WATRS Plus Route Structure Redesign and Separation Reduction Project
Updated: 2:32 pm ET September 2, 2008
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WATRS Plus Control Area (CTA) Chart (17 Apr 08)
- WATRS Plus CTAs are:
the West Atlantic Route System (WATRS), the Atlantic portion of Miami Oceanic
and the San Juan CTA/FIR.
WATRS Coordinates (17 Apr 08)
WATRS Plus Redesign Chart (6 May 08) |
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Table of Contents:
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Section 1: |
Acronyms
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Section 2: |
WATRS Plus Airspace Redesign and Separation Reduction Project
- Project Description
- Key Dates
- Routing Information - WATRS Plus
- Operating Policy
- FAA RNP Authorization Policy & Procedures: RNP 10 & Operator-Option RNP 4
- FAA Inspector Guidance (FAA Flight Standards Inspectors)
- ICAO RNP Guidance and Documents
- Safety Assessment
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Section 3: |
RVSM Policy and Procedures
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Section 4: |
Datalink Policy and Procedures
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Section 5: |
Contacts
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Section 6: |
Miami Y-route Notice
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SECTION 1 - Acronyms
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SECTION 2 - WATRS Plus Airspace Redesign and Separation Reduction Project
- Project Decription: On 5 June 2008, the FAA is planning on introducing a redesigned route structure and a reduced lateral separation standard in WATRS Plus CTAs. The redesigned route structure is based on introducing 50 nm lateral separation between aircraft that are authorized Required Navigation Performance 10 (RNP 10) or RNP 4.
The FAA “WATRS Plus Operational Policy & Procedures Notice” posted below under “Operating Policy” provides project objectives, operating policies and operator requirements.
- Key Dates (13 Mar 08)
- Routing Information - WATRS Plus
- Operating Policy
- FAA RNP Authorization Policy & Procedures: RNP 10 and Operator-Option RNP 4
Important Note: RNP 10 is the minimum “navigation specification” for 50 NM separation. RNP 4 is an operator option.
- FAA Inspector Guidance (FAA Flight Standards Inspectors)
- ICAO RNP Guidance and Documents
Important Note: RNP 10 is the minimum “navigation specification” for 50 NM separation. RNP 4 is an operator option.
Safety Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Under Development
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SECTION 3 - RVSM Policy and Procedures
- RVSM Documentation: Policies & procedures for RVSM operations in WATRS can be found under “Area of Operations Specific Information”
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SECTION 4 - Datalink Policy and Procedures
- Datalink Webpage: Policies & procedures for datalink operations in WATRS airspace can be found on the Datalink Webpage.
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SECTION 5 - Contacts
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SECTION 6 - Miami Y-route Notice
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