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IRFD AD 2.1 AERODROME INFORMATION

Overview

Greater Rockford Airport is the main airport of Rockford. Within PTFS, it has acted as the main airport in
the game, being the most popular.

Use of stands

The main terminal is only for airliners. Stand number 4 and 5 are for larger airliners (B777, A330, A380
etc.). The spawning ramp can be used for light aircraft, small cargo freighters and reposition aircraft. Stand
6, 7, 11 and 12 should only be used by small airliners or prop aircraft. The east apron with the hangars is
only for GA aircraft. Stand 8, 9 and 10 are only for cargo aircraft.

IFR clearance

Initial contact is with Clearance Delivery, reporting callsign, stand number, and latest ATIS identification
letter and QNH. Be aware that at most of the time, initial clearance is with Polaris Control.

Push-back

Most of the terminal gates will have straight-back pushes, however a few will require turn-pushes. If you are
parked at stand 5, face north/south on B. From the Cargo Terminal, tail discretion facing south on Bravo.

Taxi

Taxi instructions at Rockford includes the full taxi route, however the runway intersection is not always
included. If for example “holding point runway XX” is stated in your instruction, you may call ATC with
“CALLSIGN, ready via ” as you approach this intersection, and it may be approved if traffic permits. Make
sure to double-check if you are able to use the runway length from the intersection before requesting it.

On runway 36R, for airliners, always expect to use full length via F3. From runway 18L, for large airliners,
always expect to use full length via D7.

Runways

Runway 36L/18R is most likely used regardless of aircraft type. Runway 36R/18L is sometimes used if
traffic permits. The western runway (36L/18R) has a runway length of 1077m, the eastern runway
(36R/18L) has a runway length of 914m. Heavy aircraft may request to use the western runway due to its
length, make this request as you request your IFR clearance.

SIDs

All SIDs are individually numbered for each runway. When receiving your clearance, know that the SID
stated is only valid for one runway, in case the controller forgets to state the departure runway.
RNAV SIDs at Rockford has an initial climb altitude of 5000ft. If you are unable to follow the published
SIDs, request an omni-directional departure. Omni-directional departures climbs on runway track to 1500ft
followed by a turn according to ATC clearance. Omni-directional SIDs has an initial climb of 4000ft. It is
important that you NEVER climb above the initial climb without ATC clearance, as STARs and SIDs cross
each other at different altitudes.

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If you are using a STAR, always be prepared for a direct routing towards the merge point (last fix in the
STAR), in order to ease the workload of approach ATC.
All STARs are valid for both parallel runways, 36L/R or 18L/R. Expect Approach ATC to inform you of
which runway to expect.

The last fix of the STAR is followed by a transition to the ILS approach for each runway. ATC often replace
these with vectoring, but always be prepared to fly the transition, and do NOT fly direct from the last STAR
fix to the Final Approach Fix. If you have no transitions available, inform ATC and request vectoring.

Study the approach charts, and make sure to always follow altitude and speed restriction, unless otherwise
instructed by ATC.

Approach

The default approach to Rockford is ILS for runway 36L and 18R and visual for the others. (ILS is coming to
36R/18L soon)

Direct routings

At Rockford, direct routings are often used. Both arriving and departing traffic should be prepared to fly
direct the end of SIDs, STAR fixes, and airspace border fixes. Make sure to always be able to fly direct.

IRFD AD 2.2 ATS AIRSPACE

ENGLISH
Designation Rockford CTR
1

Vertical limits GND to 1500 FT AMSL

2

Airspace classification D
3

ATS unit call sign, language(s) Rockford Tower

4 English

Transition altitude 5000 FT

5

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Designation Polaris FIR
1

Vertical limits (1500 FT AMSL) GND to UNL

2

Airspace classification C
3

ATS unit call sign, language(s) Polaris Control

4 English

IRFD AD 2.3 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

Service
Call Sign FREQ HR RMK
Designation
1 2 3 4 5
ATIS Rockford 127.600 MHZ NIL AVBL via D-
Information ATIS in Discord

CLR Rockford 128.400 MHZ NIL

Delivery

SMC Rockford 120.400 MHZ NIL

Ground

TWR Rockford 118.100 MHZ NIL

Tower

CTR Polaris 124.850 MHZ NIL

Control

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 STANDARD DEPARTURE ROUTES

GENERAL: Maximum speed below 5000 feet: 250 KT IAS unless otherwise instructed by
ATC.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after takeoff, maintain last assigned level for 2 minutes, then
climb to the cruising level stated in the flight plan. Join the cleared SID or
route.

VECTORING/
DIRECT ROUTING: When being vectored or cleared for DCT routing, climb to cruise level stated
in flight plan unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS

BEANS 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to FD5, to KENNEDY, continue climb
(BEANS ONE ALPHA ROCKET, to BEANS. to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

EASTN.
DEATH 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to FD5, to KENNEDY, continue climb
(DEATH ONE ALPHA ROCKET, to PARTS, to to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) WAREZ, to HELPR, to flight plan.
CRACK, to DEATH.
MAX 250 KT IAS AT
EASTN.
ENDER 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to FD5, to KENNEDY, continue climb
(ENDER ONE ALPHA ENDER. to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

EASTN.
INDEX 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to INDEX. KENNEDY, continue climb
(INDEX ONE ALPHA to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.
MAX 250 KT IAS AT
EASTN.

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SAVES 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to SETHR, KENNEDY, continue climb
(SAVES ONE ALPHA to FD20, to SAVES. to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

EASTN.
SETHR 1A To EASTN on course 360°, Climb to cleared altitude to
to KENNEDY, to SETHR. KENNEDY, continue climb
(SETHR ONE ALPHA to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

EASTN.

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VECTORING: Expect vectoring by POLARIS CONTROL or ROCKFORD APP to join

cleared ATS route.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after take-off, AFCT shall maintain last cleared and
acknowledged track and level for 2 minutes, then climb to the cruising level
stated in the flight plan and join the cleared ATS route.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS CLIMB TO

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL Climb on RWY track 360°. MNM climb gradient 5.0%. 4000 FT
DEPARTURE Expect further clearance If unable to comply, inform
from ATC. ATC.

MNM turn at ALT 2000 FT.

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VECTORING: Expect vectoring by POLARIS CONTROL or ROCKFORD APP to join

cleared ATS route.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after take-off, AFCT shall maintain last cleared and
acknowledged track and level for 2 minutes, then climb to the cruising level
stated in the flight plan and join the cleared ATS route.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS CLIMB TO

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL Climb on RWY track 001°. MNM climb gradient 5.0%. 4000 FT
DEPARTURE Expect further clearance If unable to comply, inform
from ATC. ATC.

MNM turn at ALT 2000 FT.

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 STANDARD DEPARTURE ROUTES

GENERAL: Maximum speed below 5000 feet: 250 KT IAS unless otherwise instructed by
ATC.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after takeoff, maintain last assigned level for 2 minutes, then
climb to the cruising level stated in the flight plan. Join the cleared SID or
route.

VECTORING/
DIRECT ROUTING: When being vectored or cleared for DCT routing, climb to cruise level stated
in flight plan unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS

BEANS 2D To BLADES on course Climb to cleared altitude to
180°, to INTER, to FD34, to BLADES, continue climb to
(BEANS TWO DELTA HELPR, to WAREZ, to cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) FD16, to BEANS. flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

BLADES.
DEATH 2D To BLADES on course Climb to cleared altitude to
180°, to INTER, to DEATH. BLADES, continue climb to
(DEATH TWO DELTA cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

BLADES.
JAMSI 2D To BLADES on course Climb to cleared altitude to
180°, to INTER, to FD36, to BLADES, continue climb to
(JAMSI TWO DELTA SAVES, to JAMSI. cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

BLADES.
REAPR 2D To BLADES on course Climb to cleared altitude to
180°, to INTER, to FD36, to BLADES, continue climb to
(REAPR TWO DELTA REAPR. cruise level stated in the
DEPARTURE) flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

BLADES.
SETHR 2D To BLADES on course Climb to cleared altitude to
180°, to INTER, to FD36, to BLADES, continue climb to
(SETHR TWO DELTA SAVES, to SETHR.
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flight plan.

MAX 250 KT IAS AT

BLADES.

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VECTORING: Expect vectoring by POLARIS CONTROL or ROCKFORD APP to join

cleared ATS route.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after take-off, AFCT shall maintain last cleared and
acknowledged track and level for 2 minutes, then climb to the cruising level
stated in the flight plan and join the cleared ATS route.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS CLIMB TO

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL Climb on RWY track 180°. MNM climb gradient 5.0%. 4000 FT
DEPARTURE Expect further clearance If unable to comply, inform
from ATC. ATC.

MNM turn at ALT 2000 FT.

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VECTORING: Expect vectoring by POLARIS CONTROL or ROCKFORD APP to join

cleared ATS route.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after take-off, AFCT shall maintain last cleared and
acknowledged track and level for 2 minutes, then climb to the cruising level
stated in the flight plan and join the cleared ATS route.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS CLIMB TO

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL Climb on RWY track 181°. MNM climb gradient 5.0%. 4000 FT
DEPARTURE Expect further clearance If unable to comply, inform
from ATC. ATC.

MNM turn at ALT 2000 FT.

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 STANDARD DEPARTURE ROUTES

GENERAL: Maximum speed below 5000 feet: 250 KT IAS unless otherwise instructed by
ATC.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
In case of RCF after takeoff, maintain last assigned level for 2 minutes, then
climb to the cruising level stated in the flight plan. AFCT under vectoring
shall, after setting transponder to 7600, continue on last cleared and
acknowledged heading and level for 2 minutes, then proceed via the most
direct route to join the cleared SID or route and climb to the cruising level
stated in the flight plan.

VECTORING/
DIRECT ROUTING: When being vectored or cleared for DCT routing, climb to cruise level stated
in flight plan unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

ATC CLEARANCE: Departing IFR flights shall contact active frequency to obtain ATC clearance.
Specify stand number. Request for ATC clearance may take place at the
earliest 10 and at the latest 2 minutes prior to anticipated engine start-up.

NON RNAV 1 AFCT: At first contact with active controller state “UNABLE RNAV 1”
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL DEPARTURE available. (see page 15).

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS CLIMB TO

SAVES 6C Climb on track 181°. At A MNM climb gradient of 4000 FT
1700 FT turn left direct 5.0% is required until
(SAVES SIX CHARLIE to SAVES. reaching 4000 FT. If Expect further climb
DEPARTURE) unable to comply, inform from POLARIS
ATC. Control.

TRANSITION ROUTES

DESIGNATOR ROUTE
FORIA TRANSITION From SAVES to FORIA.

JAMSI TRANSITION From SAVES to JAMSI.

SETHR TRANSITION From SAVES to SETHR.

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 STANDARD ARRIVAL ROUTES

GENERAL: Maximum speed 250 KT IAS unless otherwise stated under

“RESTRICTIONS” or instructed by ATC.

VECTORING: Vectoring may be used for sequencing.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
Follow cleared or expected STAR until IAF, then start approach to assigned
runway without delay. If no specific runway for landing has been assigned,
start visual approach for runway 36R without delay.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS DESCEND

BEANS 3E From BEANS to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
CRACK. less: BEANS. ATC.
(BEANS THREE Speed 220 KT IAS or
ECHO less: CRACK.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.
DEATH 3E From DEATH to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
CRACK. less: DEATH. ATC.
(DEATH THREE Speed 220 KT IAS or
ECHO less: CRACK.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.
ENDER 3E From ENDER to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
PARTS, to less: ENDER, PARTS, ATC.
(ENDER THREE WAREZ, to WAREZ, HELPR.
ECHO HELPR, to Speed 220 KT IAS or
ARRIVAL) CRACK. less: CRACK.
Enter STAR at or below
7000 feet, not below
3000.
FORIA 4E From FORIA to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
SAVES. less: FORIA. ATC.
(FORIA FOUR ECHO Speed 220 KT IAS or
ARRIVAL) less: SAVES.
Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.
JAMSI 4E From JAMSI to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
SAVES. less: JAMSI. ATC.
(JAMSI FOUR ECHO
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less: SAVES.
Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.
SETHR 4E From SETHR to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
SAVES. less: SETHR. ATC.
(SETHR FOUR ECHO Speed 220 KT IAS or
ARRIVAL) less: SAVES.
Enter STAR at or below
6000 feet, not below
3000.

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 STANDARD ARRIVAL ROUTES

GENERAL: Maximum speed 250 KT IAS unless otherwise stated under

“RESTRICTIONS” or instructed by ATC.

VECTORING: Vectoring may be used for sequencing.

RADIO COMMUNICATION
FAILURE:
SQUAWK 7600
Follow cleared or expected STAR until IAF, then start approach to assigned
runway without delay. If no specific runway for landing has been assigned,
start visual approach for runway 36R without delay.

DESIGNATOR ROUTE RESTRICTIONS DESCEND

BEANS 3M From BEANS to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
ENDER. less: BEANS. ATC.
(BEANS THREE Speed 220 KT IAS or
MIKE less: ENDER.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
6000 feet, not below
3000.
CRACK 3M From CRACK to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
PARTS, to ENDER. less: CRACK, PARTS. ATC.
(CRACK THREE Speed 220 KT IAS or
MIKE less: ENDER.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
7000 feet, not below
3000.
GUESS 3M From GUESS to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
ENDER. less: GUESS. ATC.
(GUESS THREE Speed 220 KT IAS or
MIKE less: ENDER.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
4000 feet, not below
3000.
FORIA 4M From FORIA to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
SAVES, to FD40, less: FORIA, SAVES, ATC.
(FORIA FOUR MIKE to INDEX. FD40.
ARRIVAL) Speed 220 KT IAS or
less: INDEX.
Enter STAR at or below
6000 feet, not below
3000.

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RESURGE 4M From RESURGE to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
INDEX. less: RESURGE. ATC.
(RESURGE FOUR Speed 220 KT IAS or
MIKE less: INDEX.
ARRIVAL) Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.
SETHR 4M From SETHR to Speed 250 KT IAS or As cleared by
INDEX. less: SETHR. ATC.
(SETHR FOUR MIKE Speed 220 KT IAS or
ARRIVAL) less: INDEX.
Enter STAR at or below
5000 feet, not below
3000.

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