Airspace - Revision history

codex: Keep player guidance in-world; preserve development dates, implementation notes and original wording at Talk:Airspace.

2026-10-27T17:08:47Z

Keep player guidance in-world; preserve development dates, implementation notes and original wording at Talk:Airspace.

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	~~Currently we have two (2) types of controlled~~ airspace in the ~~game~~.		Controlled airspace around [[Deois]] and the orbital docks coordinates atmospheric and space traffic. Each area has its own boundaries and operating procedures.

	[[Image:DeoisClassBravo.png\|thumb\|right]]		[[Image:DeoisClassBravo.png\|thumb\|right]]
	= Deois =		= Deois =
	[[Deois]] ~~has what~~ is ~~very similar to an~~ Enhanced Class B airspace ~~(37km laterally~~ and 5.~~5km vertically) with a~~ procedural area ~~(where the menus start appearing) at~~ 55.~~5km~~ and 18.~~25km respectively~~.		[[Deois]] is surrounded by '''Enhanced Class B airspace''': a controlled terminal area extending approximately 37 km from the city and up to 5.5 km [[MSL]]. The surrounding procedural area extends approximately 55.5 km laterally and to 18.25 km MSL, allowing pilots to establish contact and receive instructions before reaching the terminal area.

			Flights within this area are directed by Approach, Departure and Tower according to their destination and phase of flight. Obtain the appropriate clearance, follow assigned routing and acknowledge controller instructions. Radio contact alone is not clearance to enter, take off or land.

	Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.		Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.
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	* '''Approach Clearance:''' Use Deois Approach when your destination is inside Deois controlled airspace. This includes a flight whose origin and destination are both inside the airspace, such as flying from an east colony pad to a west colony pad or a district landing zone. Select the appropriate local destination when asked for your intentions.		* '''Approach Clearance:''' Use Deois Approach when your destination is inside Deois controlled airspace. This includes a flight whose origin and destination are both inside the airspace, such as flying from an east colony pad to a west colony pad or a district landing zone. Select the appropriate local destination when asked for your intentions.
	* '''Departure Clearance:''' Use Deois Departure when leaving Deois controlled airspace. The EAST and WEST departure choices describe the direction in which you intend to leave the terminal area; they are not the choices for a local flight between Deois landing sites.		* '''Departure Clearance:''' Use Deois Departure when leaving Deois controlled airspace. The EAST and WEST departure choices describe the direction in which you intend to leave the terminal area; they are not the choices for a local flight between Deois landing sites.
	* '''Transition Clearance:''' ~~This~~ is ~~intended for~~ a flight passing through ~~Deois~~ controlled airspace with both its origin and destination outside ~~the~~ airspace~~. It is~~ not ~~intended~~ for a local flight or ~~for departing~~ from a Deois landing site. ~~'''As of October 24, 2026, this menu option is displayed but is not implemented. Selecting it does not obtain a clearance to enter the airspace.'''~~		* '''Transition Clearance:''' A transition is a flight passing through controlled airspace with both its origin and destination outside it. The Transition Clearance menu selection does not grant entry clearance. Remain clear of controlled airspace unless explicitly cleared; do not use this selection for a local flight or a departure from a Deois landing site.

	'''Local flights still need takeoff or dustoff clearance.''' When starting on the ground in controlled airspace, contact the appropriate controller, state your destination, and wait for explicit takeoff or dustoff clearance before lifting off. Selecting Approach, making initial radio contact, or hearing "radar contact" is not a takeoff clearance.		'''Local flights still need takeoff or dustoff clearance.''' When starting on the ground in controlled airspace, contact the appropriate controller, state your destination, and wait for explicit takeoff or dustoff clearance before lifting off. Selecting Approach, making initial radio contact, or hearing "radar contact" is not a takeoff clearance.
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	Tower is responsible for the Port District runway and its taxiway entry and exit areas. '''Hold short''' means keeping the entire aircraft clear of the runway, including its nose, wings and tail. Being on the frequency or hearing "radar contact" does not authorize runway entry or takeoff. Wait for the appropriate clearance, and keep ground vehicles clear of the runway during flight operations.		Tower is responsible for the Port District runway and its taxiway entry and exit areas. '''Hold short''' means keeping the entire aircraft clear of the runway, including its nose, wings and tail. Being on the frequency or hearing "radar contact" does not authorize runway entry or takeoff. Wait for the appropriate clearance, and keep ground vehicles clear of the runway during flight operations.

	~~'''Automated monitoring rollout:''' As of October 25, 2026, the runway-occupancy checks described below are implemented but awaiting deployment and in-game verification.~~

	~~The surface check includes aircraft that have not contacted ATC, aircraft whose ATC service has ended, and ground vehicles. It checks~~ the vehicle's footprint ~~and whether its movement is about to carry it onto~~ the runway. ~~Aircraft parked on~~ the ~~ramp~~ or ~~waiting on~~ the parallel taxiway do not ~~block~~ the runway ~~unless their footprint or projected movement reaches it~~.		Keep the full vehicle footprint clear of the runway when holding short. Allow for movement that could carry the nose, wings or tail across the boundary. Ramp parking and the parallel taxiway do not provide clearance to enter the runway.

			Respond to Tower's runway-traffic instructions as follows:

	* '''Departures:''' Tower can instruct an aircraft to hold short, or hold position if it is already on the runway. A waiting takeoff clearance can be cancelled when an obstruction appears. Wait for a fresh clearance after the runway is clear.		* '''Departures:''' Tower can instruct an aircraft to hold short, or hold position if it is already on the runway. A waiting takeoff clearance can be cancelled when an obstruction appears. Wait for a fresh clearance after the runway is clear.
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	* '''Takeoff already underway:''' An aircraft moving quickly on its takeoff roll or already airborne receives a traffic caution rather than an automatic stop instruction.		* '''Takeoff already underway:''' An aircraft moving quickly on its takeoff roll or already airborne receives a traffic caution rather than an automatic stop instruction.

	~~This protection covers~~ runway use. ~~A separate ground-control service for ramp movements and~~ taxi routes ~~is planned for later~~.		Runway clearance applies to runway use. It does not authorize unrestricted movement across ramps or taxi routes.

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	= Docks =		= Docks =
	The docks ~~have what is similar to a~~ Class C airspace ~~except that it~~ is a sphere ~~around~~ the facility with a ~~20km~~ procedural zone and ~~a 18~~.~~5km perimeter~~.		The orbital docks are surrounded by '''Class C airspace'''. The controlled volume is a sphere with an 18.5 km radius centered on the facility, with a surrounding procedural zone extending to 20 km. These distances are measured from the dock in three dimensions, so the boundaries apply above and below it as well as alongside it. Use the procedural zone to establish contact before entering the controlled volume and follow the dock's traffic instructions.

reskin: /* Runway incursions */

2026-10-25T13:24:59Z

Runway incursions

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	=== Runway incursions ===		=== Runway incursions ===
	[[File:Deois Port District runway protection.png\|thumb\|right\|360px\|alt=Port District map showing the protected runway, taxiway entry and exit areas, parallel taxiway, and ramp.\|Tower's runway protection areas in the Port District. Click the thumbnail for the full diagram. This is a layout guide, not a live traffic display or a map of surveyed hold lines.]]		[[File:Deois Port District runway protection.png\|thumb\|right\|360px\|Runway Environment Protection]]

	A runway incursion occurs when an aircraft or ground vehicle enters or occupies the runway without appropriate clearance or interferes with an authorized runway operation. Even an aircraft that has landed normally can keep the runway occupied until it has vacated completely.		A runway incursion occurs when an aircraft or ground vehicle enters or occupies the runway without appropriate clearance or interferes with an authorized runway operation. Even an aircraft that has landed normally can keep the runway occupied until it has vacated completely.

codex: Add runway incursion guidance and a Port District runway-protection thumbnail; note pending automated-monitoring rollout.

2026-10-25T13:23:01Z

Add runway incursion guidance and a Port District runway-protection thumbnail; note pending automated-monitoring rollout.

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 === Airport ===
 * [[Media:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg|Airport Diagram]]
 === Departures ===

codex: Clarify Approach for local Deois flights, outbound Departure, and unimplemented transition option

2026-10-24T16:23:14Z

Clarify Approach for local Deois flights, outbound Departure, and unimplemented transition option

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 [[Image:JamesGarrett.png|48px|right]]
 == Personnel ==
 Shifts lengths can be up to 10 hours. Controllers must not work more than 6 consecutive days.

reskin: /* Airport */

2026-05-16T15:51:30Z

Airport

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	* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]		* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]
	=== Airport ===		=== Airport ===
	* [[~~File~~:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg\|Airport Diagram]]		* [[Media:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg\|Airport Diagram]]

	=== Departures ===		=== Departures ===

reskin: /* Airport */

2026-05-16T15:40:16Z

Airport

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	* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]		* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]
	=== Airport ===		=== Airport ===
	* [[~~Media~~:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg\|Airport Diagram]]		* [[File:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg\|Airport Diagram]]

	=== Departures ===		=== Departures ===

reskin: /* Airport */

2026-05-16T15:37:26Z

Airport

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	* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]		* [[Media:VDEO ILS 36 (Chart 1-1).pdf\|ILS 36]]
	=== Airport ===		=== Airport ===
	* [[Media:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-1).~~pdf~~\|Airport Diagram]]		* [[Media:VDEO Airport Diagram (Chart 4-3).svg\|Airport Diagram]]

	=== Departures ===		=== Departures ===
	* [[Media:VDEO CARGO4 (Chart 3-2).pdf\|CARGO FOUR]]		* [[Media:VDEO CARGO4 (Chart 3-2).pdf\|CARGO FOUR]]

reskin: /* Personnel */

2024-06-18T23:56:58Z

Personnel

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	[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|48px\|right]]		[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|48px\|right]]
	== Personnel ==		== Personnel ==
	Controllers ~~run 14 hour shifts alternating every other day~~.		Shifts lengths can be up to 10 hours. Controllers must not work more than 6 consecutive days.

	* Veena Russell - SATCS (retired)		* Veena Russell - SATCS (retired)
			* Swathi Patel - SATCS (active)
	* James Garrett - SATCS (retiring October 3!)		* James Garrett - SATCS (retiring October 3!)
	* Swathi Patel - SATCS (active)
	* Lee Bush - ATCS (starting October 4!)		* Lee Bush - ATCS (starting October 4!)
			* Julie Williams - ATCS (started 6-18-2249)

	== Procedures ==		== Procedures ==

reskin: /* Deois */

2024-06-17T20:09:33Z

Deois

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	Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.		Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.

	[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|~~thumb~~\|right]]		[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|48px\|right]]
	== Personnel ==		== Personnel ==
	Controllers run 14 hour shifts alternating every other day.		Controllers run 14 hour shifts alternating every other day.

reskin: /* Deois */

2024-06-17T20:03:16Z

Deois

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	Currently we have two (2) types of controlled airspace in the game.		Currently we have two (2) types of controlled airspace in the game.

			[[Image:DeoisClassBravo.png\|thumb\|right]]
	= Deois =		= Deois =
	~~[[Image:DeoisClassBravo.png\|thumb\|right]]~~
	[[Deois]] has what is very similar to an Enhanced Class B airspace (37km laterally and 5.5km vertically) with a procedural area (where the menus start appearing) at 55.5km and 18.25km respectively.		[[Deois]] has what is very similar to an Enhanced Class B airspace (37km laterally and 5.5km vertically) with a procedural area (where the menus start appearing) at 55.5km and 18.25km respectively.

	Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.		Speed limit is 125 m/s [[IAS]]. Air Traffic Control cannot clear you to go faster.

			[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|thumb\|right]]
			== Personnel ==
			Controllers run 14 hour shifts alternating every other day.
			* Veena Russell - SATCS (retired)
			* James Garrett - SATCS (retiring October 3!)
			* Swathi Patel - SATCS (active)
			* Lee Bush - ATCS (starting October 4!)

	== Procedures ==		== Procedures ==
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	* [[Media:VDEO CARGO4 (Chart 3-2).pdf\|CARGO FOUR]]		* [[Media:VDEO CARGO4 (Chart 3-2).pdf\|CARGO FOUR]]
	* [[Media:VDEO PRIMA1 (Chart 3-1).pdf\|PRIMA ONE]]		* [[Media:VDEO PRIMA1 (Chart 3-1).pdf\|PRIMA ONE]]

	~~[[Image:JamesGarrett.png\|thumb\|right]]~~
	~~== Personnel ==~~
	~~Controllers run 14 hour shifts alternating every other day.~~
	* Veena Russell - SATCS (retired)
	* James Garrett - SATCS (retiring October 3!)
	* Swathi Patel - SATCS (active)
	* Lee Bush - ATCS (starting October 4!)

	= Docks =		= Docks =
	The docks have what is similar to a Class C airspace except that it is a sphere around the facility with a 20km procedural zone and a 18.5km perimeter.		The docks have what is similar to a Class C airspace except that it is a sphere around the facility with a 20km procedural zone and a 18.5km perimeter.