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Allegheny (AGC)

Minor Field Standard Operating Procedures 7110.2F - Current Revision F - Effective Date: 2023/07/01

Quick Reference

  • IFR Departure Altitude: 3,000
  • IFR Departure Heading:
    • 28/31: 040, 220, 250
    • 10/13: 020, 100, 180
  • VFR Altitude: AOB 3,000
  • Pattern Altitude: 2,300
  • Missed Approach: 3,000 and Runway Heading

AGC

Positions

Callsign Position Radio Name ID Frequency
AGC_GND Ground Allegheny Ground GC 121.700
AGC_TWR Local Allegheny Tower LC 121.100

Overlying Positions

The position directly overlying AGC is PIT-S (119.350) or whichever controller has responsibility over the position.

Operational Hours

Continuous

General Operations

  1. PIT must determine the flow in use at AGC.
  2. PIT authorizes AGC to utilize a certified TDW that may be utilized to provide radar service as deemed necessary IAW FAAO 7110.65 3-1-9.b. Additionally, LC shall issue radar traffic advisories IAW FAAO 7110.65 2-1-21a.

Departures

IFR departures:

  1. Issue the current AGC Standard Instrument Departure (SID). Aircraft not issued the current AGC SID must be issued all relevant information contained in the SID.
  2. Instruct each departure to maintain 3,000ft
  3. Issue initial heading of 040, 220, or 250 to aircraft that depart Runway 28 or 31. Issue initial heading of 020, 100, or 180 to aircraft that depart Runway 10 or 13. The initial heading should be whichever is closest to the on course heading.
  4. Obtain verbal approval from PIT for:
    • All aircraft destined to PIT
    • Departures off of Runway 31 when Runway 10 is being used for arrivals and for departures off of Runway 13 when Runway 28 is being used for arrivals.

Arrivals

AGC Must: 1. Assign missed approach aircraft 3,000ft 2. Inform PIT of an unplanned missed approach prior to the aircraft reaching one (1) NM from the runway departure end.