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Departure release

At some airports it is necessary to obtain a so-called Departure Release from the radar station above before each departure, as they are responsible for the separation between IFR arrivals and departures. Whether a release is required can be found in the corresponding tower SOP of the airport.
If a release is required, coordination should proceed as follows:

EDFH TWR
REQUEST RELEASE DLH123
EDGG

DLH123 RELEASED <initials>

DLH123 RELEASED AFTER LANDING RYR123 <initials>
DLH123 RELEASED, CLEARANCES EXPIRES AT 1530 <initials>
DLH123 RELEASED AT 1520 <initials>
UNABLE, CALL YOU BACK <initials>

EDFH TWR
<initials>

The release can accordingly either be given with or without restriction, or rejected.