Federated Auto Parts 400

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Event

Richmond, Virginia
September 19-23 , 2018

Special Air Traffic Procedures

Special air traffic procedures to manage increased traffic, enhance safety, and minimize delays are in effect 1200 UTC September 19, 2018 through 0500 UTC September 23, 2018 for the following airports:

AIRPORT	IDENTIFIER
Richmond International Airport	RIC
Richmond Executive Airport	FCI
Hanover County Airport	OFP

ATIS

Monitor Richmond International Airport ATIS on 119.15 prior to initial contact inbound and engine startup outbound.

IFR ARRIVAL ROUTES

Jet aircraft file one of the following routes:

FROM	TO RIC
EXX/HKY/SVH	LYH POWTN3 KRIC
CLT/EQY/JQF	BARMY3 RDU NEAVL DUCXS4 KRIC
GSO/INT	QUAK4 SBV KELCE DUCX4 KRIC
Florida airports	FLO RDU NEAVL DUCXS4 KRIC

FROM	TO FCI/OFP
EXX/HKY/SVH	LYH FAK
CLT/EQY/JQF	BARMY3 RDU LVL MANGE
GSO/INT	QUAK4 SBV NUTTS
Florida airports	FLO RDU LVL MANGE

VFR ARRIVALS

Richmond Class C Airspace

Pilot participation and Class C Service is required for aircraft landing at airports within the lateral limits of the Richmond Class C airspace. Contact Potomac Approach Control at least 20 miles from the Richmond International Airport. Remain clear of Class C airspace until receiving clearance to proceed inbound.

VFR arrivals should cancel their flight plans with Flight Service prior to landing or as soon as possible thereafter.

FLIGHT SERVICE FREQUENCIES
122.2	Transmit/Receive
122.1	Transmit
RIC VOR 114.1	Receive

RICHMOND RACEWAY ADVISORY

Expect restricted aircraft operations and aerial demonstrations over the Richmond Raceway. Aerial operations may include military fly-bys and lifeguard helicopter operations.

Racetrack Advisory frequency: 130.87

ALL AIRCRAFT must depart RIC with Class C service. Monitor ATIS on 119.15 prior to taxi.

HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

BETWEEN RICHMOND RACEWAY AND RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL

All helicopters flying between the raceway and RIC shall have an approved waiver on file with Richmond Tower. Helicopter flights should request the RACEWAY Corridor (see graphic). Prior to requesting the corridor:

Monitor the Richmond airport ATIS on 119.15.
Contact Richmond Tower on 121.1. Give aircraft identification number and location. Request entrance to the RACEWAY Corridor.

RACEWAY Corridor is only available in VFR conditions.

Use caution for numerous towers and antennas along the route at and below 450 feet MSL. There are five antennas one (1) NM north of Entry/Exit Point Yankee.

RACEWAY Corridor Inbound:

Proceed VFR to Entry Point Yankee (Intersection of I-64 and Rt. 360, Mechanicsville Tpk., N37 33.26’ / W077 24.56’). Request clearance to enter Class C airspace via the RACEWAY corridor from RIC Tower on frequency 121.1. Follow I-64 to point X-RAY (Intersection of I-64 and Brittles Lane, N37 31.80’ / W077 22.47’) at or below 600’ MSL. Proceed direct to HeloAir, Richmond Jet or MillionAir. Squawk beacon code 0350. Monitor RIC Tower on 121.1 at all times.

RACEWAY Corridor Outbound :

Contact RIC Tower on frequency 121.1. Request clearance to depart the Class C airspace via the RACEWAY Corridor. Upon receiving clearance, proceed from HeloAir, Richmond Jet, or MillionAir direct to point X-RAY (Intersection of I-64 and Brittles Lane, N37 31.80’ / W077 22.47’) at 900’ MSL. Follow I-64 to Exit Point Yankee (Intersection of I-64 and Rt. 360, Mechanicsville Tpk. N37 33.26’ / W077 24.56’). Report clear of RACEWAY Corridor. Squawk beacon code 0350. Monitor RIC Tower on 121.1 at all times.

Racetrack Helipad: N37 35.60’ / W077 24.99’

A graphic depicting the Richmond International Airport raceway.

IFR DEPARTURE ROUTES

To minimize delays, file IFR flight plans to your destination via one of the following routes. To receive advanced navigation (RNAV) procedures/routes, you must use the correct PBN capability qualifier, in ICAO format, when filing your flight plan. Flight plans without the correct ICAO RNAV designators will receive conventional procedures.

DEST.	TYPE	ROUTE
CLT	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH CHSLY3 or
		RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL OKNEE MLLET2
EQY	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH MAJIC2 EQY or
		RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL J4 FLO RASLN3
JQF	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH NASCR3 or
		RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL J4 FLO KABEE2
GSO/INT	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH HENBY2 or
		RIC HPW V213 MAZON ARGAL JAYRR
EXX	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH V222 BURCH
HKY/SVH	Jets	RIC KALLI4 LYH V222 BURCH BZM

AIR FILED FLIGHT PLANS

Due to frequency congestion, Washington Center, Potomac TRACON, and Richmond ATCT will not accept air filed flight plans to or from the Richmond area, except for emergencies.

NOTE : Expect extended drop times on flight plans. DO NOT file duplicate flight plans.

IFR/VFR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

Monitor ATIS on 119.15 prior to engine start-up for current airport information and special instructions.

Contact Clearance Delivery on 127.55 for IFR clearance or to request VFR services in the Class C area. Give the following:

Aircraft identification number
Type aircraft
Destination
Requested altitude

Taxi to nearest exit spot (see airport diagram) and monitor ground control on 121.9. Remain clear of active taxiways at all times.

NOTE: Taxiway Golf west of taxiway Alpha, taxiway Tango south of taxiway Golf, and the east/west section of taxiway Kilo are designated non-movement areas to allow aircraft on the Million Air ramp access to exit spots 2 and 3. Use caution on these taxiways and do not block access to the cargo ramp. Do not block the North/South portion of Kilo. Exit spot three is for non-turbo propeller driven aircraft. Exit spot two is for turboprop and jet aircraft.

When number one (1) at the exit spot, contact ground control. Give your position, aircraft call sign, and current ATIS code.

Taxi as instructed. Expect to depart from the runway end unless otherwise advised.

Monitor tower 121.1 when instructed by ground control.

Tower will consider aircraft ready for departure when number one (1) for assigned runway.

Aircraft equipped with anti-collision lights , exercise courtesy while taxiing.

A graphic depicting the after race departure spots at Richmond International Airprot.

HELICOPTER DEPARTURES

When not using the RACEWAY corridor:

Contact clearance delivery on 127.55 MHz. Give your aircraft call sign, type aircraft, destination, if IFR or VFR, and current ATIS code.

Contact Tower on 121.1 MHz and give your location on the airport.

D eviation from these procedures may result in increased departure delays.

FUEL ADVISORY

Due to special ATC departure procedures after the race, expect clearance to altitudes lower than requested. Higher altitudes will be available as traffic permits.

Notices to Airmen Publication