ENR 3.2 Upper ATS Routes

1.. High Altitude ATS Route Structure

See also ENR 1.10, ENR 1.16, ENR 3.3, and ENR 3.5. These routes are available at the following website: ­https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/aero_data/Part_95_Consolidation/.

1. The U.S. does not use the term “Upper ATS Routes.” The published high altitude route structure in the U.S. ­consists of jet routes and high altitude RNAV routes (Q-routes). The high altitude route structure is for use at ­and above 18,000 feet MSL.
   1. Jet route and Q-route designators and significant points defining the routes are listed in FAA Order JO ­7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points.
   2. Applicable route tracks, radials, distances between points, changeover points, cruising altitudes for ­direction of flight, upper and lower limits, minimum flight altitudes and ARTCC boundaries are published on ­the IFR En Route High Altitude - U.S. chart series.
   3. The high altitude route structure is contained within Class A airspace.