VFR Traffic
We ask all pilots to also read the General section with information relevant to all pilots.
Stuttgart’s airspace and general traffic levels make the airport very friendly to VFR traffic in the real world. As this is similar on VATSIM, controllers will usually be able to accommodate VFR requests. However, the limited amount of space at Stuttgart can result in situations where some VFR requests might be denied during periods of high traffic.
Additionally, you should be prepared for the controller to instruct you to leave the control zone if the traffic load rises or you fail to comply with instructions promptly and accurately.
Airspace Structure
The Stuttgart CTR has a top altitude of 3500 ft MSL, about 2200 ft AGL. Please pay close attention to setting the correct QNH and your altitude to avoid inadvertently entering airspace C above.
The following mandatory reporting points exist around the airport:
| Reporting point |
Use |
Location |
| W |
Entry/Exit from/to the NW |
highway intersection A8 and A81 |
| E |
Entry/Exit from/to the NE |
between Fernsehturm Stuttgart and Fernmeldeturm Stuttgart |
| L |
Exit to the SW 25 operations |
Fernmeldeturm Waldenbuch/Dettenhausen |
| S |
Entry from the S |
Aichtalviadukt (B27) |
| O |
Exit to the SE 07 operations |
Neckarbrücke Nürtingen |
Keep in mind that ATC might instruct you to use a different reporting point than the one you requested, if necessary.
Departure
VFR departures have to initially call Stuttgart Delivery.
During 07 operations, smaller aircraft can expect to be assigned intersection G. During 25 operations they can expect to be assigned intersection C.
Arrival
If EDDS_VFR_TWR is online (frequency 119.050), all VFR arrivals have to initially call this controller.
CTR crossings
If EDDS_VFR_TWR is online (frequency 119.050), all VFR crossings have to initially call this controller.
Traffic circuits
During periods of high traffic, ATC might need to fit you into very tight gaps, resulting in very short to non-existent finals as well as early crosswind turns. Please follow all instructions accurately and immediately to avoid go arounds and ensure separation.