# Departing Traffic ### Before Connecting to VATSIM Please make sure you have a current version of your Navdata and a valid route. Valid routes are available at [https://grd.aero-nav.com/](https://grd.aero-nav.com/). ### Delivery - Clearance (Start-up and Enroute Clearance) When requesting your “Clearance” in Germany, you will usally receive a “start-up approved” and your IFR (Enroute) Clearance – “start-up” does **not** mean that you are allowed to pushback, just that there is no expected offblock delay within the next 5-10min. - Always check the current **ATIS!** - **You should only request your clearance when you are ready for pushback within the next 5 minutes.** - You can also receive your clearance via Datalink ([https://www.hoppie.nl/pub/](https://www.hoppie.nl/pub/)) if the airport code is stated in the Controller Info - The controller will tell you the SID, the initial climb and the squawk. (Pen and Paper might be useful) - If one or more approach controllers are online, both departure frequencies are in use. Check your charts for the correct frequency, if not stated within your flight clearance. In case of Unicom or Center TopDown, you will find the infos in the ATIS message. > EWG4345, Information X, request enroute clearance (and startup) **Please do not block the frequency with an unnecessary Radio-Check or too many unwanted information.**
**Runway** | **RWY 33** | **RWY 23** | **RWY 05** | **RWY 15** |
SID Designator | G | B | C | D |
When passing 2000ft contact the Departure Controller on the Frequency stated in the ATIS, the charts or that was given to you by the Delivery Controller! You will not receive a handoff by Tower.
Do not climb above your initial climb until advised by ATC! #### Possible Departure Frequencies**Station** | **Station ID** | **Login** | **Frequency** | **Remark** |
**East Approach** | HAME | EDDH\_E\_APP | 119.510 | -- |
**West Approach** | HAMW | EDDH\_W\_APP | 134.255 | -- |
**Aller** | EDWA | EDWW\_A\_CTR | 126.325 | TopDown Service |