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> For instance, there's a few narrow corridors through LAX's airspace that don't require talking to ATC. One of those corridors even goes directly over LAX's ru
by lazyasciiart 1y ago
> For instance, there's a few narrow corridors through LAX's airspace that don't require talking to ATC. One of those corridors even goes directly over LAX's runways at a few thousand feet.)
Why do these exist?
- lazide 1y agoBecause they are safe to use, and there is no real reason for them not to exist.
- ceejayoz 1y agoSame reason crosswalks for pedestrians exist on roads.
- gbacon 1y agoIt’s there as a relief valve. LAX has some of the busiest airspace in the world. ATC grants services to VFR traffic on a workload permitting basis. When ATC is too busy separating IFR traffic, which is their higher priority, it allows pilots an option that confines them to a certain area and altitudes. For details, take a look at the Los Angeles Special Flight Rules Area[0] on the Los Angeles TAC. It gives a narrow set of exceptions. Note the specific assigned altitudes that depend on direction of travel. Also notice that the other VFR transition routes do require ATC clearance. [0]: https://skyvector.com/?ll=33.630638921294874,-119.62910850715298&chart=114&zoom=2 https://skyvector.com/?ll=33.630638921294874,-119.6291085071...