EDDR - Saarbrücken
Departing Traffic
Saarbrücken is not equipped to handle A380 aircraft. To maintain realism and prevent inconveniences for controllers and other pilots, we ask pilots to choose a different airport when flying the A380.
Start-Up and Enroute (IFR) Clearance
In Germany you have to request “start-up” to get your IFR clearance. This does not include the pushback, therefore a separate approval is required!
- Always check the current ATIS first!
- Report Callsign, ATIS Information and request start-up and enroute clearance
- Only request start-up when you are ready for pushback within the next 5 minutes
- Clearance also available via Datalink (PDC/DCL via Hoppie ACARS System) - check Controller Info for Airport Code!
- Valid routes out of Saarbrücken are available via grd.aero-nav.com.
- There are a number of different SID available for different performances, please always make sure you will fly the assigned one.
- Report if unable to comply with a climb restriction.
Pushback
There is no pushback on any position required. Please contact the Controller after starting up the engine for taxi.
Tower
There are no useful intersections you can expect. If you a light General Aviation Aircraft, you might get the intersection B. Keep in mind that in departing Runway 09 you then have max. 950 m Runway length and on departing Runway 27 max. 1000m.
Departure
Departing IFR traffic have to contact Langen Radar without separate instruction, immediately when airborne. You will always find the correct departure frequency in the ATIS.
Arriving Traffic
Saarbrücken is not equipped to handle A380 aircraft. To maintain realism and prevent inconveniences for controllers and other pilots, we ask pilots to choose a different airport when flying the A380.
Arrival
There are no Stars available at Saarbrücken. There is a 250KTS/FL100 restriction at EDDR within airspace E (more or less everywhere around the airport). Normal descent speeds are 250 KT until instructed by ATC. As a general guidance on base you should be around 220kt, when cleared for the final approach between 200-180 KT. Expect to cross the FAF/FAP between 200 -180 KT and to maintain 170 KT until 5 DME.
Permitted Aircrafts
Traffic with WTC Heavy is not permitted to land in EDDR. Also for all other aircraft there is not gate available.
Charts and Scenery
IFR Charts for Saarbrücken are available at https://chartfox.org/EDDR (Vatsim Login required).
VFR Charts are available for every airfield in Germany via https://www.vfraip.de/ (official DFS VFR AIP) or with less information at https://www.openflightmaps.org/ed-germany/.
Airport Scenery
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| Prepare3D V4/V5 |
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