toyota owners 400
richmond, va
march 29-31, 2024
special air traffic procedures
Special air traffic procedures to manage increased traffic, enhance safety, and minimize delays are in effect 1300 UTC March 29, 2024, through 0300 UTC April 1, 2024, 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:
RIC Arrivals
| Departure Airport | Route |
| EXX/HKY/SVH | LYH POWTN5 KRIC |
| CLT/EQY/JQF | BARMY4 RDU NEAVL DUCXS5 KRIC |
| GSO/INT | QUAK7 SBV KELCE DUCXS5 KRIC |
| Florida airports | FLO RDU NEAVL DUCXS5 KRIC |
FCI/OPF Arrivals
| Departure Airport | Route |
| EXX/HKY/SVH | LYH FAK |
| CLT/EQY/JQF | BARMY4 RDU LVL MANGE |
| GSO/INT | QUAK7 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
| Function | Frequency |
| Transmit/Receive | 122.2 |
| Transmit | 122.1 |
| Receive – RIC VOR | 114.1 |
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 must 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’
Helicopter departures 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.
Deviation from these procedures may result in increased departure delays.
Raceway Corridor Graphic
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.
| Destination | Aircraft Type | Route |
| CLT | Jets | RIC KALLI7 LYH CHSLY5 or RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL OKNEE MLLET2 |
| EQY | Jets | RIC KALLI7 LYH MAJIC4 EQY or RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL FLO RASLN3 |
| JQF | Jets | RIC KALLI7 LYH NASCR4 or RIC HPW V213 MAZON CVI J193 WEAVR J121 BARTL FLO KABEE3 |
| GSO/INT | Jets | RIC KALLI7 LYH HENBY3 or RIC HPW V213 MAZON ARGAL JAYRR |
| EXX | Jets | RIC KALLI7 LYH V222 BURCH |
| HKY/SVH | Jets | RIC KALLI7 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 taxiway (see airport diagram) and monitor ground control on 121.9. Remain clear of active taxiways at all times.
Richmond Airport Diagram
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.
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.
(AJV-E23)
