CAE SOP

Area Information

ICAO Code	Airport Name	Airspace	IFR Beacon Codes	VFR Beacon Codes
KCAE	Columbia Metro Airport	C	1601-1677	1601-1677

Purpose:

This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at the Columbia Air Traffic Control Tower (CAE ATCT) and TRACON. The procedures described herein are supplemental to the Jacksonville ARTCC Facility Operating Guidelines and FAA Order JO 7110.65, as well as any published FAA guidelines or procedures.

Distribution:

This order is distributed to all Jacksonville ARTCC personnel.

Operational Positions

CAE ATCT

Position	Radio Name	Callsign	Relief Callsign	Symbol	Frequency
Clearance Delivery	Columbia Clearance Delivery	CAE_DEL	CAE_1_DEL	7CD	119.750
Ground	Columbia Ground	CAE_GND	CAE_1_GND	7CG	121.900
Tower	Columbia Tower	CAE_TWR	CAE_1_TWR	7CT	119.500

CAE TRACON

Position	Sector Name	Callsign	Relief Callsign	Symbol	Frequency
RN	Radar North	CAE_N_APP	CAE_1N_APP	7RN	133.400
RS	Radar South	CAE_S_APP	CAE_1S_APP	7RS	124.150
RF	Radar Final	CAE_F_APP	CAE_1F_APP	7RF	128.500

ATCT Information

Clearance DeliveryGroundTowerTRACON

IFR Departure Instructions

Clearance/Route
All Aircraft shall be "Cleared as filed" unless a route amend is necessary. All routes must comply with LOA-approved standards. Aircraft unable to accept preferred route require coordination between all affected facilities.

Altitude
Instruct all pilots to maintain 4,000 feet and to expect filed cruise altitude (If higher) ten minutes after departure. All filed cruise altitudes must be checked for validity for the direction of flight and/or LOAs.

Departure Frequency
The Primary Departure Frequency is CAE_S_APP on 124.150. Updates to the Departure Frequency will be given by the TRACON controller.

Transponder
All departing aircraft shall be assigned a trasnponder code between 1601-1677.

VFR Departure Instructions

Altitude
If Aircraft is not remaining in the pattern, issue the instruction "Maintain VFR below 2,000 feet".

Departure Frequency
VFR aircraft not remaining within the pattern shall be given a departure frequency. The primary departure frequency is CAE_S_APP on 124.150. Updates to the Departure Frequency will be given by the TRACON controller.

Transponder
All VFR aircraft shall be assigned a trasponder code between 1601-1677.

Pushback and Startup

GC does not authorize pushbacks or startups unless the aircraft pushing back will enter a controlled area during pushback.

• In these instances, aircraft should be instructed “Push and start approved, push tail facing (direction).” The direction should keep the aircraft pointed in the direction the aircraft will taxi.
• If the pilot calls to push, and no controlled area will be penetrated, simply advise the pilot “Push and start at pilot's discretion.”

Intersection Departure

GC must advise LC of all intersection departures verbally or through the chatbox.

ATIS

GC shall ensure pilots have the current ATIS prior to the aircraft being handed off to LC.

Active Runway Operations

GC must transfer communications to LC if an aircraft is to operate on an active runway.

Handoffs

GC shall instruct aircraft to “Contact Columbia Tower 119.500” unless otherwise agreed upon by LC. LC can request pilot monitor the frequency instead of contacting.

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