Planned Changes to Filed Flight Plans in 2012
On November 15 2012 the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Filed Flight Plan (FPL) will undergo significant changes regarding Item and Field contents for FPLs and related messages. The ICAO flight plan currently in use will not be supported after that date. Changes include:
- Additional alphanumeric equipment qualifiers that reflect enhancements to operational capabilities in ground based and satellite based navigation and surveillance. The new characters cover equipment for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C), and data communications upgrades to Controller Pilot Data Link Future Air Navigation System (CPDLC-FANS) as well as, several other character additions and deletions laid out in the document.
- Significant changes to Item 18 (Other Information). Including changes in required formatting, definitions of the indicators, new terminology for special handling request and new characters for Area Navigation (RNAV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP). There are also a specific filing formats for an Aerodrome not listed in the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP).
- Changes to the format of Delay (DLA), Change (CHG), Cancel (CNL) and arrival (ARR) messages.
- Ability to file up to 120 hours prior to departure.
Users are encouraged to review the four links which follow-
Approval of Amendment 1Guidance to Implement Amendment 1
Changes to Item 10 in ICAO FPL 2012
Changes to Item 18 in ICAO FPL 2012
Note: Grey shaded items are new additional items. Items crossed out will be deleted
We have also included a section defining acronyms used in these documents. Link here for Acronyms used in Amendment 1 Letter.
For questions or suggestions regarding the new FPL please contact:Frederick Carmona
frederick.ctr.carmona@faa.gov
202-267-9714