AFI13-201_AETCSUP — Airspace Management

AFI13-201_AETCSUP governs Air Force airspace management, including planning, acquisition, use, and management for flight operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI13-201_AETCSUP
  • Title: AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2018-12-18

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It provides guidance and procedures for developing and processing Special Use Airspace and Airspace for Special Use. The publication includes rules for AETC airspace establishment and disestablishment, waiver authority, and route closures.

Applies to: This Instruction applies to all Air Force (AF), Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and Air National Guard (ANG) component of the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Topics covered

  • Airspace management
  • Special Use Airspace
  • AETC airspace establishment
  • Airspace proposals and changes
  • Waivers and exemptions
  • MTR closure
  • Obstruction evaluation

Questions and answers

What must AETC units do before publishing supplements?

Units will coordinate supplements through the Range and Airspace office (HQ AETC/A3OF) before publishing.

Who is the waiver authority for AFI13-201_AETCSUP unless otherwise specified?

Unless otherwise specified, HQ AETC/A2/A3/10 is the waiver authority for this supplement.

Can aircrews enter a low level route after it is closed?

Aircrews will not enter a low level route after being advised it is closed.

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