USAFEI11-201 — Flying Operations Conducted At Usaf-occupied Royal Air Force (raf) Installations In The United Kingdom (uk)

USAFEI11-201 governs flying operations conducted at USAF-occupied Royal Air Force installations in the United Kingdom.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI11-201
  • Title: FLYING OPERATIONS CONDUCTED AT USAF-OCCUPIED ROYAL AIR FORCE (RAF) INSTALLATIONS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
  • Date: 2017-06-20

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USAFEI11-201 covers quiet hours, airspace structure, altimeter settings, separation standards, radar services, complaints, Airprox reports and Royal flights. It requires specified approvals, notifications, operating limits and incident reporting procedures.

Applies to: It applies to all military and nonmilitary organizations conducting flying operations at United States Air Force (USAF)-occupied Royal Air Force (RAF) bases.

Topics covered

  • Quiet-hour flight operations
  • RAF Fairford approvals
  • UK airspace classification
  • Altimeter settings
  • Vertical and horizontal separation
  • Radar assistance
  • Airprox reporting
  • Royal Low Level Corridors

Questions and answers

What approval is required for flight operations at RAF Fairford?

All flight operations at RAF Fairford, except those identified as standing exceptions, require the approval of the 420 ABS Site Director (420 ABS/CL), HQ USAFE/A3 and the MoD UK. (paragraph 1)

How much advance notice is required for RAF Fairford coordination with the MoD UK?

Coordination with the MoD UK requires at least 30 days advance notice, unless the requested operation is classified as UAA, then 60 days advance notice is required. (paragraph 1)

What local training flights are prohibited during quiet hours?

Aircrews are not permitted to conduct local training flights or takeoff from and recover to the same RAF base during quiet hours unless aircraft operations are supporting MoD UK or HQ USAFE/A3/10 approved aerial events.

What is the standard altimeter setting above transition altitude?

Above transition altitude the altimeter setting should be: 29.92 (referred to in the UK as the standard pressure setting).

What vertical separation applies between FL290 and FL410?

Between FL290 and FL410, apply 1,000 feet for reduced vertical separation minima compliant aircraft, otherwise 2,000 feet vertical separation.

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