Departing Traffic

We ask all pilots to also read the General section with information relevant to all pilots.

Start-UpPreparation

A thorough preparation is important for any flight, but even more so when flying at a busy and Enroutecomplex (IFR)airport Clearancelike Frankfurt/Main. We ask you to conduct a thorough briefing to avoid delays and keep it fun for everyone.

Route planning

InYou Germanycan find valid routes for many destinations in the AeroNav Global Route Database.

When planning a route via SimBrief, please use routes with the Eurocontrol icon, as those will usually be valid.

When filing an invalid flight plan, you will usually have to request “start-up and enroute clearance” to get your IFR clearance. This does not include the pushback, thereforefile a separatecompletely approvalnew isflight required!plan (“Lufthansabefore 12FU,ATC Informationcan A,issue request start-up andyour enroute clearance.”) While ATC might occasionally be able to provide you with a valid route to your destination, this is not guaranteed. It is ultimately your responsibility as the pilot to plan and file a valid route.

SID assignment

ATC will usually assign SIDs according to the table below, but deviations are possible. If the first waypoint of your flight plan is not listed here, please check which AIRAC you are using - if your AIRAC cycle is too outdated, it might take some time until the controllers can coordinate a solution for you. Please also make sure you are complying with the restrictions for each of the available initial waypoints.

Default SID assignment

07C

Waypoint	RWY 25C	RWY 1807C	RWY18	Restrictions
ANEKI	-	-	L	-not to FIR München (EDMM)
CINDY	-	-	S	- via T104 only to destination within FIR München (EDMM) via T604 only for propeller aircraft with maximum requested FL230
KOMIB	-	D	-	Donly to EDDN area
OBOKA	M / G	-	E / D	-
MARUN	M / F	-	E / D	-
SOBRA	-	-	L	-
SULUS	-	D	S	D
TOBAK	M / F	D	-	Dnot via Z10
ULKIG	-	-	L
MTR	-	C	-	only for non-RNAV capable aircraft with maximum requested FL90
FKS	Q	C	B
TAU	Q	-	-

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Enroute checkclearance

Clearance requests in Germany are very short. Please avoid unnecessarily long clearance requests to reduce frequency congestion.

Pilot: Frankfurt Delivery, Lufthansa 123, stand A30, request enroute clearance, information A.

Be aware that SIDs in Germany are usually runway dependent, so ATC will only inform you of your departure runway if it is not obvious from your SID assignment. As there are multiple different SIDs per waypoint and runway in Frankfurt/Main, it is very important that you brief and program the currentcorrect ATISSID first!

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avoid separation issues.

Datalink clearance (DCL)

Frankfurt/Main also offers electronic datalink clearances (DCL) - similar to pre-departure clearances (PDC) - using the Hoppie ACARS system. The station code can always be found in the controller info for the controller currently issuing the enroute clearances; usually it is OnlyEDDF. requestIf start-upyour whenaircraft does not have a direct integration of the Hoppie system, you arecan readyalso foruse pushbackthe standalone easyCPDLC client.

Requesting clearance electronically is preferred over voice clearances as it reduces frequency congestion thus avoiding delays. Because of this, we ask all pilots able to use the Hoppie ACARS system to do so.

Startup

Startup approval is the controller's assurance that you will be cleared to start moving within the next 5few minutes. You can request the enroute clearance before.

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If your first waypoint is not listed, you should check your Route or AIRAC Cycle.

Report on Initial Call if unable for Runway 18 due to tailwind (if more than 10kt).

Valid routes out of Frankfurt are available via pushback.
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Do not start dieyour engines at the gate, ifunless you have a pushbacktaxi-out position. Even with startup approval, the engines are started during pushback.

Pushback will not be issued by Delivery. Startup approval is required,not evena ifclearance for pushback!

ACDM procedures

Frankfurt/Main employs ACDM procedures for more efficient operations. This requires pilots to comply with assigned ACDM times. Please set your TOBT and update it whenever your estimate changes by more than 5 minutes using the startupvACDM ispilot alreadyinterface approved!

to help controllers with preplanning and reducing delays.

NOTE:If Theyou Controllerare mayunfamiliar changewith ACDM procedures, please read the vACDM pilot guide.

Startup request

If you are unable to comply with any restriction on your plannedassigned SID or cannot accept a wind component on your assigned departure route due to operational reasons.

Enroute Clearance also available via Datalink (PDC/DCL via Hoppie ACARS System),runway, you need to callinform DeliveryATC forprior to your startup thereafter!request Exampleso below.that they can coordinate another solution.

Pushback

Pushback instructions at a busy and complex airport like Frankfurt/Main can be longer and more precise than what you might be used to. It is very important that you follow these instructions promptly and accurately.

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Especially during events this procedure is prefered for the enroute clearance.back. If you don'ttake longer than 1-2 minutes to start moving, ATC might have anto aircraftcancel withyour integratedpushback CPDLC/PDCclearance functionto avoid delays for other pilots.
Keep in mind that some positions on Frankfurt/Main's apron are taxi-out stands. If you canare useparked theon externalone softwareof easyCPDLC.these taxi out stands, you won't need a pushback.

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Pushback

Only ask for Pushback ifunless you are able to comply with them.

Pushback areas

Busy areas of Frankfurt/Main's apron utilize start pushback immediatelyareas whenfor receivingmore pushbackefficient approval!operations. BelowThe position of these areas can be found on the ground charts. With a properly realistic scenery, you will findalso see ground markings for each area, indicating where your nose gear has to be located after the pushback.

ground markings for area 5 on taxiway N8

ATC: Lufthansa 123, pushback approved, area 5.

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Taxiway	Area	Nose gear abeam stand	Facing
N	2	E5	ATC discretion
N-East	1	nose gear abeam service road between V106 and V107	ATC discretion
N3	1	C6	South
	2	C11	South
N5	1	A15	South
	2	B25	South
	3	B26	South
N7	2	A24	West
	4	A30	West
	6	A40	West
N8	1	A16	West
	3	A58A	West
	5	A58B	East
	7	A66B	West
	9	short of N	South
P1	1	F238	ATC discretion
	2	V267	West
S4	1	G6	North
	2	G12	North
S5	1	H4	North
	3	G13	North
S7	2	H12	North
S11	6	V326	North
	7	short of S	North
S13	1	K4	West
S15	2	K10	West
	4	short of S11	West

If you are parked at taxiway N7, ATC willmight instruct you to douse aone specificof routing forthe pushback (intoareas aon specific taxiway, a blue or orange line, pushN8, and thenvice pull foreward, etc.). Always report when unable or if you do not understand the instruction!versa.

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A1, B10, C2, S401-S420, V134-V136, and turn on your Transponder before offblock.

Positions V134 - V178, A1, B10 and C2V151-V178 are taxi-out positions,positions, so no pushback required.

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For positions V106 - V118 (even) a straight pushback (facing north) can be used. (see image below)

Straight pushback at positions V106 - V118 without turn facing north

S-Intersection Runway 18: For medium departures out of RWY 18, parked on any D, E or V stand (requiring a pushback), please advise on the pushback requestrequired if you are unableparked there. However, you should be prepared to receive an initial taxi instruction away from your assigned departure runway. This will allow the Apron controller to smoothly integrate you into the traffic stream without undue delay.

Taxi

Frankfurt/Main's complex layout demands a thorough briefing of expected taxi routes as well as correct taxiing. To avoid delays for yourself and other users, start taxiing as soon as possible after receiving your taxi clearance and request taxi in a timely manner after your pushback.

Intersection departures

Frankfurt Apron has no authority to assign intersections for runway 25C/07C. Because of this, you will always be instructed to hold short of L3 or L20. Frankfurt Tower will assign intersections to achieve an efficient departure sequence.

ATC: Lufthansa 123, runway 25C, taxi via N7 L, hold short of L3.

holding short of L3

Do not turn into any runway intersection S.without Takeoffan Runwayexplicit Availableinstruction (TORA)to do so by Frankfurt Tower.

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medium aircraft). Even though the taxi route to S is slightly longer than to the “normal” holding points there are less intersecting taxiways and dependencies which can often expedite your takeoff clearance! Refere to

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After Stopbar U2If you canare expectunable furtherto routingdepart viafrom intersection S, you have to inform the Apron controller on initial contact. The TORA from intersection S is 2755 m, which is enough for most light and medium aircraft (especially on short haul routes).

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Takeoff

Only use the writtenabsolute airportminimum briefing (Jeppesen) or the AIPamount of Frankfurttime (chartfox.org). 

Intersection Departure: 
To optimize the traffic flow expect intersection departures out of RWY 25C/07C. Report earliest available intersection to Apron/Tower during or before taxi.

Departure

Departure frequency will be issued by Tower when airborne.

South Departures (RWY 18 + SULUS, KOMIB) can expect 136.125 as Departure Frequency and North Departures (RWY 07C/25C) 120.150. When advised switch to these frequencies even if not displayed in vPilot/xPilot!

Use ICAO Noise Abatement Departure Procedure 2. Accelerate to flap retraction speed at 1000AGL (~1400ft on your altimeter).

Do not climb above your initial climb until advised by ATC! You will receive your initial climb with your startup clearance and you can find itnecessary on the departurerunway chartsbefore (writtenbeginning part)your takeoff roll. Due to various dependencies to other runways, there might be as little as well.

There5 isseconds for you to begin your takeoff roll after receiving your clearance. If you take too long, noATC 250KTS/FL100will speedhave limitto cancel your takeoff clearance.

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At EDDF.Frankfurt/Main, Unlessall speedaircraft restrictedare considered ready for departure by yourTower. SIDIf oryou are not yet ready, inform Tower on initial contact.

Runway 18 - Intersection M

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ATC: Lufthansa 123, line up runway 18, on the runway taxi down intersection M.