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Free Route Airspace means a specific airspace within which users shall freely plan their routes between an entry point and an exit point without reference to the Air Traffic Services (ATS) route network. In this airspace, flights will remain subject to air traffic control.
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Free Route Airspace Concept Document |
The aim of the Free Route Airspace Concept Document is to provide an enabling framework for the application of Free Route Airspace in the eight States.
It constitutes the basis for a common understanding between civil and military airspace users, civil and military service providers, that will:
- Meet the Safety Objectives
- Commence on a continuous 24-hour basis
- Be sustainable through further development
- Be capable of expansion to adjoining areas
- Be capable of being exported to other regions
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The Free Route Airspace Objectives are:
- Increased airspace capacity
- Enhanced flexibility
- Financial and operational benefits to the airspace users
- Optimisation of the use of existing and foreseen airborne systems
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The concept outlined in this document is applicable to the development and implementation of Free Route Airspace within the Eight-States. The impact on adjacent Airspace, Areas and Organisations is taken into consideration.
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General Air Traffic (GAT) and Operational Air Traffic (OAT) |
The Free Route Airspace Concept is described to meet the needs of General Air Traffic (GAT) and Operational Air Traffic (OAT) which are defined as:
- General Air Traffic (GAT): All flights which are conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and/or the national civil aviation regulations and legislation.
- Operational Air Traffic (OAT): All flights, which do not comply with the provisions, stated for GAT and for which rules and procedures have been specified by the appropriate authorities.
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Note: These definitions were approved by the Provisional Council's Ninth Meeting in November 2000.
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Military Aviation has a vital role to play in the security of each State. It is, therefore, a fundamental responsibility that each State is able to operate its military forces to enable them to discharge their responsibilities for security and defence. Free Route Airspace will support the level of military effectiveness required by each State.
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The Enablers are:
- Basic Area Navigation (B-RNAV) - The capability to navigate to B-RNAV standards.
- System Support - Enhancement for the purposes of flight planning, flight data processing, flight data display and exchange, co-ordination, conflict detection and resolution.
- Procedures - New or amended procedures for the transit between Free Route Airspace and the Fixed Route Network and new procedures where necessary for operations within Free Route Airspace.
- Adapted airspace organisations and airspace management.
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Use the links below for more detailed information relating to Free Route Airspace Concept |
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Last validation: 04/09/2009
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