2018 Sun 'n Fun Fly-In
Lakeland, florida
April 09 - April15 , 2018
Table of Contents
Preflight Planning & Safety Information
Pilots are expected to adhere to all published LAL arrival and departure procedures and ATC instructions. Failure to do so may jeopardize your safety and the safety of others.
No Radio (NORDO) aircraft must land at an airport within approximately thirty (30) minutes of LAL, call Lakeland Tower at 863-834-3335, and receive ATC approval for arrival. Specific routes and runway assignment will be issued based on traffic and weather conditions.
To ensure clear and concise communications with ATC, pilots are asked to carry a copy of the Sun 'n Fun NOTAM aboard their aircraft.
ALL VFR departures requesting AIRBORNE activation of IFR FLIGHT PLANS or VFR FLIGHT FOLLOWING in the central Florida area should use published procedures. (See: IFR Pick Up/VFR Flight Following)
When weather at Lakeland or along your route of flight is MARGINAL VFR, it is STRONGLY suggested that you file IFR from your departure airport and receive your IFR clearance and departure release on the ground. Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville Approaches may be unable to issue IFR pick-up clearances due to traffic volume and complexity.
When traffic volume is low, Air Traffic frequencies and positions may be combined. Ground Air Traffic Operational Remote (GATOR) and flagmen positions may not be staffed. Continue to follow ATC instructions.
Pilots should check LOCAL and FDC NOTAMs frequently for current information that may affect your flight.
Pilots must obtain ATC clearance prior to entering Class B airspace around Tampa and Orlando.
Due to the large number of departures after the daily airshow, arrival traffic is normally not accepted until at least one (1) hour after the airshow ends. Check arrival ATIS to determine when the airport is reopened.
Do NOT plan to arrive or depart after the night airshow. The airport is closed.
DO rock your wings with GUSTO for airborne acknowledgements.
DO NOT make unnecessary radio transmissions where procedures clearly state "monitor the frequency only".
Aircraft Windshield Signs
Pilots landing or departing LAL are requested to DISPLAY A SIGN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THEIR WINDSHIELD to designate their intended parking/camping area or type departure. The sign should have LARGE dark letters that can be read from at least 50 feet. Computer or tablet signs are not acceptable.
Abbreviations
|
Abbreviation |
Meaning |
|
GAP |
General Aviation Parking Area |
|
GAC |
General Aviation Camping Area |
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HB |
Homebuilt Parking Area |
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HBC |
Homebuilt Camping Area |
|
HC |
Handicapped Parking |
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SP |
Seaplane Parking Area |
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VAC |
Vintage Aircraft Camping/Parking |
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ONC |
One Night Camping (NO FACILITIES) |
|
CBP |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
|
FBO |
Fixed Base Operator |
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E1 |
E1 Ramp Tenants |
|
E2 |
E2 Ramp Tenants |
|
EXHIBIT |
Exhibitor |
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WB |
Warbirds |
|
P |
Paradise City |
|
VFR |
VFR Departure |
|
IFR |
IFR Departure |
Parking sign example:
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) Notice
The control tower will be open and the Class D services available from 0600- 2200 EDT (1000-0200 UTC).
DO NOT operate in the Class D airspace SOUTH of RWY 09R/27L. This area is reserved for aircraft using other procedures.
DO NOT STOP on the runway after landing. Exit the runway as soon as possible on a hard surface.
DO NOT stand on/near or walk/drive across the runways.
Use caution when operating in non-movement areas. All movement on other than paved runways is at PILOTS OWN RISK.
All aircraft must be TIED DOWN. Tie down equipment may not be available.
Aircraft parking and camping is allowed in designated areas only . CAMPING NORTH OF RWY 09L/27R IS PROHIBITED.
Contact the FBO for hard surface reserved parking and fueling information.
Student training flights and solos are NOT permitted at LAL during this event.
Observe all fire prevention rules. NO campfires or stoves are permitted near aircraft.
RWY 05 /23 will be CLOSED from 1400 EDT (1800 UTC) March 31 through 1600 EDT (2000 UTC) April 19.
RWY 08/26 will be CLOSED from 1400 EDT (1800 UTC) March 31 through 1600 EDT (2000 UTC) April 19. There will be a 2205 FT turf strip in this area. (See: Paradise City)
Several taxiways will be closed as indicated by orange cones or low profile barricades.
ENGINE OPERATION and TAXI are PROHIBITED SOUTH OF RWY 09R/27L from 1930-0700 EDT (2330-1100 UTC).
Airport Closures
The airport is CLOSED during aerobatic demonstrations and nightly from 1930-0600 EDT (2330-1000 UTC) April 8 through April 16 except for Paradise City.
Paradise City is CLOSED during aerobatic demonstrations and nightly from SUNSET - SUNRISE April 8 through April 16
Airshow Operations
The Air Show Operations Area is from the surface to 15,000 FT MSL, within a five (5) nautical mile radius of Lakeland Linder Regional Airport.
Air Show Schedule
|
DAY |
DATE |
TIME (EDT) |
TIME (UTC) |
|
Tuesday |
April 10 |
1430-1730 |
1830-2130 |
|
Wednesday |
April 11 |
1430-1730 |
1830-2130 |
|
Wednesday Night |
April 11 |
1930-2200 |
2330-0200 |
|
Thursday |
April 12 |
1200-1700 |
1600-2100 |
|
Friday |
April 13 |
1330-1730 |
1730-2130 |
|
Saturday |
April 14 |
1330-1730 |
1730-2130 |
|
Saturday Night |
April 14 |
1930-2200 |
2330-0200 |
|
Sunday |
April 15 |
1330-1730 |
1730-2130 |
NOTE-
Air show and flight restriction schedules are subject to change. Pilots should check NOTAMs (both D and FDC)
frequently to ensure the most current information.
Temporary Flight Restrictions
Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) will be in effect during periods of high performance aerial demonstrations. TFR information is disseminated via FDC NOTAM prior to the event. Once published, text and graphic depictions of restrictions may be found at:
Balloon Launch Advisory
Saturday, April 14, 0700-0800 EDT (1100-1200 UTC)
Use caution for balloon activity in the vicinity of LAL. Arriving aircraft may expect delays during this event.
Skydiving Activity Advisory
Remain vigilant for skydiving activity in the vicinity of Zephyrhills Airport (ZPH) located 16.4 nm NW of Lakeland on the LAL332 radial. Be alert for skydivers descending from 13,500 feet over ZPH sunrise to sunset.
Remain vigilant for skydiving activity in the vicinity of Blackwater Creek Ultralight Airport (9FD2) located 11.2 nm NW of Lakeland on the LAL326 radial. Be alert for skydivers descending from 17,999 feet over 9FD2 sunrise to sunset.
Lake Parker and Lake Hancock
VFR Holding at Lake Parker
If VFR holding is necessary, ATC will instruct a lead aircraft to turn left and proceed southbound over the west shore of Lake Parker.
Hold counter-clockwise around the lakeshore.
All other aircraft will be instructed to follow the leader in single file.
Controllers located on the west side the lake will monitor traffic in the holding pattern.
DO NOT PROCEED past Lake Parker without ATC clearance.
Maintain 1,200 FT MSL/100 knots or less, 1,700 FT MSL/150 knots, or 2,200 FT MSL (twin engine aircraft) regardless of airspeed.
VFR Holding at Lake Hancock
If VFR holding prior to Lake Parker is necessary, ATC will instruct aircraft to proceed to Lake Hancock.
Remain clear of Lake Parker and east of the Lakeland Airport.
Hold counter clockwise around the lakeshore.
Maintain 2000 feet MSL/ 100 knots or less, 2500 feet MSL/150 knots or 3,000 feet MSL (twin-engine aircraft) regardless of speed.
Lake Parker VFR Arrival Procedures
All aircraft (except jets/warbirds) are expected to use the Lake Parker arrival procedures.
30 miles out: TURN LANDING LIGHTS ON
Fly toward Lake Parker to approach from the North, Northeast, East or Southeast.
20 miles out: Listen to ARRIVAL ATIS 128.575 for landing and special information.
MONITOR Lake Parker Arrival on 124.5.
TURN ON YOUR LANDING LIGHTS and ENSURE LANDING GEAR IS DOWN.
Fly westbound over the north shore of Lake Parker. The power plant smokestacks with white strobe lights are located at the north side of Lake Parker. Expect heavy air traffic in this area.
All aircraft maintain 100 knots, at 1,200 feet MSL, approaching Lake Parker. Aircraft unable to safely slow to this speed should maintain 150 knots at 1,700 feet. At this point, landing lights should be on and landing gear down.
Controllers located at Lake Parker will contact you in the vicinity of Lake Parker’s north shore, using your aircraft "color" and "type" to provide sequencing and other arrival information.
Controllers may ask you to "ROCK YOUR WINGS" as an acknowledgement for instructions.
DO NOT transmit unless requested by ATC or if you have an EMERGENCY.
REMAIN IN TRAIL to the airport. NO side-by-side.
From the north shore depart the power plant flying westbound. You will see baseball fields to your south. Follow the road north of the baseball fields. Continue westbound.
Continue westbound approximately one-half nautical mile toward the intersection of Interstate I-4 and a four lane road.
At the intersection of Interstate I-4 and the four lane road, turn southwest following Interstate I-4 approximately 3 nautical miles.
Turn southbound, keeping the golf course and cake tower to your east and the white water tower to your west. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is approximately 3.5 nautical miles south of you.
Fly southbound toward the large V-shaped building. The BLUE-ROOFED airport terminal building at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport is directly south of the large V-shaped building.
MONITOR Lakeland frequency 135.225 after making your turn southbound toward the blue roof terminal.
LISTEN for ATC instructions.
Over fly the large V-shaped building. Continue toward the BLUE-ROOFED airport terminal building. Plan to turn downwind prior to the airport terminal building in the vicinity of Drane Field Road.
Traffic Pattern
IMPORTANT - RWY 09L/27R is a narrow strip 75 feet wide (which is usually a taxiway) marked with a green and orange dot.
CAUTION - Be alert for special event and fly-by aircraft using the main runway with opposite-direction base leg entries. Expect numerous aircraft in the fly-by pattern and other operations at/below 2000 FT MSL south of RWY 09R/27L.
Do not deviate south of RWY 09R/27L in the event of a go-around.
Downwind:
Fly directly toward the
BLUE-ROOFED
terminal building. Plan to turn downwind PRIOR to the blue-roofed terminal building in the vicinity of Drane
Field Road.
You will fly either left traffic for RWY 09L or right traffic for RWY 27R.
Final: RWY 09L or 09R:
The displaced thresholds are indicated by strobe lights on each side of the runways. If you require the full
length (8500 FT), advise the tower.
Short Final:
If landing RWY 09L, you may be instructed by the tower controller to land on either the GREEN or ORANGE dot
Landing
DO NOT land on the main (wide) RWY 09R/27L unless specifically instructed by the Control Tower.
Roll to the end of the runway or follow air traffic control instructions.
Do NOT stop on the runway.
After Touchdown
REMAIN ON HARD SURFACE unless directed by parking flagman.
DO NOT STOP ON THE RUNWAY, clear the runway expeditiously.
Use caution when taxiing due to the high volume of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel.
When south of RWY 09R/27L, Sun 'n Fun personnel will direct you to the parking area. Monitor Sun 'n Fun Ground Advisory on 126.075.
Park only where directed. Due to congestion, you may be asked to temporarily stop your aircraft.
DO NOT leave your aircraft until you have reached your final parking spot and have tied your aircraft down.
Select 121.5 prior to radio shutdown to detect inadvertent activation of ELT.
International Arrivals
LAL is a User Fee Airport. Visit http://www.lakelandairport.com/us-customs for more information on overflight exemptions, landing rights, and user fees. NOTE: Overflight exemptions may take up to 30 days to process.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection General Aviation Facility is located on the north side of the airport, east of the FBO. Upon landing, roll to the end of the runway and follow ATC and/or flagmen instructions.
Pilots and crews should allow for inspection time when planning their arrival. Aircraft arriving at or near the start of the airshow will not be allowed to taxi to the south side of the airport until after the airshow.
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OPERATING HOURS
|
DAY |
DATE |
TIME (EDT) |
TIME (UTC) |
|
Tuesday |
April 10 |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Wednesday |
April 11 |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Thursday |
April 12 |
1130-2000 |
1530-0000 |
|
Friday |
April 13 |
1130-2000 |
1530-0000 |
|
Saturday |
April 14 |
1130-2000 |
1530-0000 |
|
Sunday |
April 15 |
1130-2000 |
1530-0000 |
Lakeland VFR Departures
If Lakeland Airport is IFR, TAXI IS PROHIBITED without an IFR CLEARANCE.
Prior to engine start, place a sign in your windshield with the letters " VFR" to indicate to the flagmen you intend to depart VFR.
Before taxiing, monitor Lakeland Departure ATIS on 118.025 for taxi information.
When ready to taxi, DO NOT CONTACT GROUND CONTROL. Follow the flagman’s directions and other traffic to the advertised active runway.
Hold short of the runway and monitor the applicable tower frequency.
-
Departing RWY 09L/27R monitor 133.125.
-
Departing RWY 09R/27L monitor 127.850.
FAA air traffic controllers on elevated platforms "GATORs" near runway departure points will clear all aircraft for take off via the applicable departure frequency.
After departure, proceed straight out for three (3) miles before proceeding on course. Avoid Lake Parker and Lake Hancock.
Be alert for numerous aircraft departing, particularly after 1800 EDT, and for arrival traffic from the north. Use caution for special flight activity south of the airport and parachute jumping at the Zephyrhills Airport (ZPH) and Blackwater Creek Ultralight Airport (9FD2).
GATOR
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Warbird South Arrivals
CONTACT Lakeland Tower on 118.35 10 NM South of LAL.
Pilot should state: Warbird south arrival, aircraft color and type, position.
Example : "Lakeland Tower, Warbird south arrival, silver mustang, 10 south "
Approach the airport from the south and enter a MID-FIELD DOWNWIND for RWY 09R or 27L, as instructed. Remain AT OR ABOVE 2,500 FT MSL until turning a wide base leg to at least a 3 MILE FINAL.
Expect a high volume of traffic for RWY 09L/27R from OPPOSITE-DIRECTION base legs.
After exiting, and south of RWY 09R/27L, contact Sun ’n Fun ground advisory on 126.075 for parking information.
Use caution for numerous aircraft operating South of RWY 09R/27L at and below 2000 FT MSL.
IMPORTANT - RWY 09R has a displaced threshold. If you require the full length (8500ft) advise the tower.
Choppertown
VFR Arrival/Departure
Certificated Helicopters
Approach the airport from the Southeast at or below 500 feet MSL.
Announce call sign, location, and intentions on Helicopter ADVISORY frequency 123.025.
Example: "N1234, 3 South on the Helicopter arrival."
REMAIN in the helicopter corridor. Remain east of the large hangars to avoid the Paradise City flight pattern.
PARK in the grass East of Taxiway E.
REMAIN EAST of TWY E at all times. YIELD TO TAXIING AIRCRAFT.
Helicopters MAY NOT DEPART/ARRIVE DURING AIRFIELD CLOSURES.
All pilots must attend a briefing prior to departure from Choppertown. Briefing times are available at the Choppertown ADVISORY Tower.
Paradise City
Arrival/Departure
Ultralight/Light Sport Aircraft & homebuilt Rotorcraft
RWY 08/26 will be closed from 1400 EDT (1800 UTC) March 31 through 1600 EDT (2000 UTC) April 19. A turf strip will be available, 2205 FT long x 60 FT wide with displaced thresholds on each end. A ditch runs parallel to the south side of the strip.
Paradise City operation is limited to Ultralight Aircraft (14 CFR 103), Light Sport Aircraft (14 CFR 1) and Homebuilt rotorcraft as authorized by the Sun 'n Fun Director of Operations. VFR Daytime Operations only.
Inbound traffic approach LAL from the south at 500 FT AGL. Enter the pattern on the downwind leg at a forty-five (45) degree angle.
AVOID South Lakeland Airport (X49) 3.5 NM SW of LAL due to extensive aircraft activity. Be alert for heavy traffic in the airspace surrounding LAL. Use caution for HELICOPTER operations at the same altitudes just east of Paradise City.
DO NOT FLY NORTH of the Paradise City turf strip or east of Airside Center Drive.
MONITOR Paradise City ADVISORY frequency 123.825 with enough time to receive advisories. Note: The frequency is used for airport ADVISORY information and pilot communications. It is NOT intended/authorized for Air Traffic Control clearances, sequencing, or separation of aircraft.
All pilots MUST ATTEND A PILOT BRIEFING PRIOR TO DEPARTURE from Paradise City. Briefing times are available in the Paradise City main tent.
IFR Procedures
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft traveling to and from the Lakeland area for the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, special air traffic procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
Traffic Management
Traffic management initiatives will be utilized when arrival rates exceed airport capacity. Pilots should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, or Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT’s) that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals to the following airports:
|
AIRPORT |
IDENTIFIER |
|
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport |
LAL |
|
Plant City Municipal Airport |
PCM |
|
Bartow Municipal Airport |
BOW |
|
Lake Wales Municipal Airport |
X07 |
|
Winter Haven Gilbert Airport |
GIF |
Heavy demand and traffic management initiatives may be expected during the following dates/times:
DAILY: April 09 - April 15
0700 - 1959 (1100 - 2359 UTC)
Traffic management initiatives for this event are designed to provide equitable airspace access. To maintain program integrity and minimize delays, airborne changes of destination to above listed airports will not be accepted within 200nm of destination, except in emergency situations. Duplicate flight plans (same time/call sign) to multiple airport destinations are subject to removal from the system.
IFR Traffic
Due to increased over flight traffic along the southeastern coast and ARTCC radar limitations, southbound traffic filed over CHS via V1 should request 8,000 feet or above. Traffic filed V1 at 6,000 feet and below will be rerouted via V437.
Air files and changes of destination from airborne flights to LAL, PCM, BOW, X07 and GIF will not be accepted except in emergency situations.
NOTE - Please be familiar with the Sun ’n Fun - Lake Parker Arrival and Departure Procedures.
IFR Arrivals
When Lakeland ceiling and visibility are reported at or above 3,000 feet and five (5) miles, plan to cancel IFR and expect a vector to the vicinity of Lake Parker for a VFR approach following published Sun ’n Fun - Lake Parker Arrival Procedures.
JET AIRCRAFT ARE NOT RECOMMENDED OVER LAKE PARKER . Expect ATC vectors to final RWY 09R/27L. Be extremely alert for a high volume of traffic with a wide variance of performance characteristics operating in the vicinity of Lakeland.
Pilots retaining IFR clearance until landing must contact Tampa Approach on 120.65 after exiting the runway to cancel IFR clearance.
IFR Departures
File your flight plan at least four (4) hours prior to proposed departure time. IFR flight plans not activated will expire ninety (90) minutes after proposed departure time.
Prior to engine start, place a sign in your windshield with the letters " IFR" to indicate to the flagmen you intend to depart IFR.
MONITOR ATIS on 118.025. IFR departures will be instructed via ATIS to contact Ground Control on 124.15 or 121.4.
Contact Ground Control as instructed for clearance. DO NOT TAXI until enroute clearance is received. If you have not received initial departure instructions prior to reaching the runway, attempt to taxi your aircraft to a position that will allow other VFR aircraft to pass for departure.
DO NOT accept FAA flagman’s instructions to enter the runway or take off unless you have received departure release from Ground Control.
IFR Pick Up/VFR Flight Following
IFR pick-up and VFR flight following procedures are required for the following Lakeland area airports:
|
AIRPORT |
IDENTIFIER |
|
Lakeland Linder Airport |
LAL |
|
Plant City Airport |
PCM |
|
Gilbert Field Municipal Airport (Winter Haven) |
GIF |
|
Tampa Executive Airport |
VDF |
|
Peter O. Knight Airport |
TPF |
|
Bartow Municipal Airport |
BOW |
|
Zephyrhills Municipal Airport |
ZPH |
|
South Lakeland Airpark |
X49 |
|
Lake Wales Airport |
X07 |
IMPORTANT- When weather at Lakeland or along your route of flight is MARGINAL VFR, it is STRONGLY suggested that you FILE IFR off your departure airport and receive your IFR clearance/departure release ON THE GROUND. Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville Approaches may not be able to issue IFR pick-up clearances due to traffic volume and complexity.
Destinations to the Northeast and East coast through Orlando Approach : Orlando Approach is unable to retrieve flight plan information or activate IFR clearances for aircraft requesting an IFR pick up that file off the Lakeland area airports. Aircraft departing VFR from the LAL area destined to the east coast or northeast must file a flight plan showing CAMBE intersection or X61 (Bob White Airport) as their departure point in order to receive airborne IFR clearance. Enter AIRFILE or IFR PICK UP in the remarks section of the flight plan. MONITOR first then contact Orlando Approach at or below 4,500 feet on 119.4. Remain clear of Orlando Class B airspace.
Destinations to the North or Northwest through Jacksonville Approach : Jacksonville Approach is unable to retrieve flight plan information or activate IFR clearances for aircraft requesting an IFR pick up that file off the Lakeland area airports. Aircraft departing VFR from the LAL area destined to the north or northwest must file a flight plan showing either CGC (Crystal River Airport) or INF (Inverness Airport) as their departure point in order to receive airborne IFR clearance. Enter AIRFILE or IFR PICK UP in the remarks section of the flight plan. Approximately ten (10) miles south of CGC/INF, MONITOR first then contact Jacksonville Approach at or below 9,500 feet on 120.925.
Departing from a Lakeland area airport through Tampa Approach : Tampa Approach may be unable to issue an IFR pick up clearance due to heavy traffic volume if you depart VFR from one of the Lakeland area airports. Due to anticipated frequency congestion, aircraft not complying with these procedures should NOT expect to receive airborne IFR pickup clearance or VFR flight following until NORTH OF THE FLORIDA/GEORGIA BORDER.
DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION: NOT TO SCALE
Requests to Deviate from Mode C
Transponder Requirement
Tampa Area
TAMPA CLASS B MODE C VEIL
DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION: NOT TO SCALE
Operators of aircraft not equipped with Mode C transponders may operate within the Tampa Class B Mode C veil to attend the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport along the following ATC-designated route:
Fly-In by remaining at and below 2500FT MSL east of HWY 39. Remain outside of the Tampa Class B airspace lateral boundary. Aircraft must follow Sun 'n Fun Lakeland Linder Regional Airport arrival/departure procedures.
CAUTION: This notice does not constitute authorization to enter the Tampa Class B airspace.
Orlando Area
ORLANDO CLASS B MODE C VEIL
Operators of aircraft not equipped with Mode C transponders may operate within the Orlando Class B Mode C veil to attend the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport along the following ATC-designated routes:
Northwest portion of Orlando Class B:
At or below 2,500 FT MSL along a route that passes over the city of Deland, Lake Apopka,
and the City of Clermont. Remain northwest of V152.
Southern portion of Orlando Class B:
At or below 2,500 FT MSL south of V441 along a route over the center of Lake Hatchineha and
east of the City of Winter Haven. Remain outside of the lateral boundaries of the Orlando
Class B airspace and outside R-2901E.
DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION: NOT TO SCALE
CAUTION: This notice does not constitute authorization to enter the Orlando Class B airspace.
Exceptions
Per 14 CFR 91.215, aircraft without electrical systems, balloons, and gliders are exempt from the Mode C transponder requirement when operating within the Orlando and Tampa Mode C veil. ATC authorization to deviate from transponder requirement is not required.
Other Requests for Authorizations
Orlando Approach
Requests to operate along other than the routes specified above must be submitted to Orlando Approach in accordance with 14 CFR 91.215. Such requests will not be considered approved without the express written authorization signed by the Orlando Manager or designee.
Operations conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in this notice must remain outside the Orlando Class B airspace unless otherwise authorized by Orlando Approach.
Flight Service Information
Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available online through the Leidos Pilot Portal at https://www.1800wxbrief.com/Website/ or by contacting Leidos Flight Service at 1-800-WX-BRIEF ( 1-800-992-7433).
Inbound VFR Flight Plans
Filing flight plans:
Pilots should allow for unexpected delays and add an additional 30 minutes when filing their ETE.
Pilots should ensure the color of their aircraft is included in the remarks section of their VFR flight plan.
Pilots are requested to close their flight plans while airborne. Due to the large number of aircraft, pilots may encounter up to a 30-minute delay in parking their aircraft.
Contacting Flight Service by Radio:
On initial call-up, advise flight service of your full aircraft identification and which frequency you are using.
When transmitting on 122.1 and listening to the VOR, remember to check that volume is up.
Due to frequency congestion, air files and in-flight full route weather briefings are discouraged.
REMEMBER TO CLOSE YOUR VFR FLIGHT PLANS
Plant City (PCM) Airport
In response to increased air traffic at Plant City Airport (PCM) during the Lakeland Sun n’ Fun Fly-In, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
A Non-Federal Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower (NFCT) will be in operation on the following dates/times:
|
DATES |
HOURS EDT |
HOURS UTC |
|
Tuesday, April 10 |
0900-1400 |
1300-1800 |
|
Wednesday, April 11 - Saturday, April 14 |
0900-1800 |
1300-2200 |
|
Sunday, April 15 |
0900-1200 |
1300-1600 |
|
PCM NFCT |
FREQUENCIES |
|
Tower |
127.6 |
|
Unicom |
123.05 |
|
CTAF (when Tower closed) |
123.05 |
Traffic pattern will be left traffic for RWY 10 or RWY 28 unless otherwise advised by ATC. Plan to approach the airport from the north or south to avoid Tampa Class B airspace and Lakeland high-density traffic.
Unless otherwise advised by ATC, departures turn north or south one (1) mile after takeoff to avoid Tampa Class B airspace and Lakeland high-density traffic
Sun 'n Fun Frequencies
|
Lakeland Area |
Frequencies |
|
Lakeland Arrival ATIS |
128.575 |
|
Lake Parker Arrival |
124.5 |
|
Lakeland Ground Control |
121.4 |
|
Lakeland Helicopter |
123.025 |
|
Warbird Parking Advisory |
125.025 |
|
Lakeland Tower North |
135.225 |
|
RWY 9L/27R Departure Monitor |
133.125 |
|
Paradise City Advisory |
123.825 |
|
Lakeland Departure ATIS |
118.025 |
|
Sun 'n Fun Ground Advisory |
126.075 |
|
Lakeland IFR Ground Control |
124.15 |
|
Lakeland VOR |
116.0 |
|
Lakeland UHF |
236.775 |
|
Lakeland Tower South |
118.35 |
|
RWY 9R/27L Departure Monitor |
127.850 |
|
Tampa (TPA) Approach |
Frequencies |
|
E of Tampa SFC-4,000’ |
119.9 |
|
E of Tampa 4,500’-12,000’ |
135.5 |
|
W of Tampa SFC-4,000’ |
125.3 |
|
W of Tampa 4,500’-12,000’ |
118.8 |
|
SRQ Area SFC-4,000’ |
119.65 |
|
SRQ Area 4,500’-12,000’ |
134.25 |
|
Tampa Tower |
119.5 |
|
LAL IFR Arrivals Cancelling |
120.65 |
|
Orlando (F11) Approach |
Frequencies |
|
CAMBE int. 4.500’& Below |
119.4 |
|
N of Orlando |
121.1 |
|
SE of Orlando |
119.77 |
|
Jacksonville (JAX) Approach |
Frequencies |
|
Vicinity of GNV - 28J - PGD |
|
|
SFC to 6,000 |
118.17 |
|
6,500 to 10,000 |
121.3 |
|
Vicinity of X60 - OFC - LEE |
|
|
SFC to 6,000 |
118.6 |
|
6,500 to 10,000 |
128.67 |
|
VFR Following/IFR Pick-up |
120.925 |
|
Plant City (PCM) Airport |
Frequencies |
|
Tower |
127.6 |
|
Unicom |
123.05 |
|
CTAF (When tower closed) |
123.05 |
|
Daytona (DAB) Approach |
Frequencies |
|
N of Daytona SFC-3,500’ |
125.8 |
|
N of Daytona 4,000’-11,000’ |
118.85 |
|
SW of Daytona SFC-3,500’ |
126.55 |
|
SSE of Daytona SFC-3,500’ |
125.35 |
|
S of Daytona 4,000’-11,000’ |
127.07 |
|
Jacksonville (ZJX) ARTCC |
Frequencies |
|
TAY Surface & Above |
125.37 |
|
CTY Area 10,500’ & Above |
128.05 |
|
OCF Area 10,500’ & Above |
133.325 |
|
Miami (ZMA) ARTCC |
Frequencies |
|
S of Lakeland 9,000’ & Below |
134.55 |
|
S of Lakeland 10,000’ & Above |
127.2 |
|
SRQ Area 13,000’ & Above |
132.35 |
|
LBV Area |
132.45 |
|
Other Flight Service (AFSS) |
Frequencies |
|
BKV |
122.3 |
|
FT DRUM |
122.2 |
|
LAL (receive) |
116.0 |
|
LAL (transmit) |
122.1 |
|
MLB |
122.6 |
|
OMN |
122.4 |
|
OMN (receive) |
112.6 |
|
OMN (transmit) |
122.1 |
|
ORL |
122.65 |
|
ORL |
123.65 |
|
PGD |
122.025 |
|
PIE |
122.45 |
|
PIE |
123.6 |
|
SEF |
122.25 |
|
SRQ (receive) |
117.0 |
|
SRQ (transmit) |
122.1 |
|
TIX |
123.6 |
|
VRB |
122.5 |