Scratchpads

Approach Type Entry Format Example
Visual __ (Runway Assignment) V__ V23 (Visual 23)
ILS __ (Runway Assignment) I__ I23, I8R (ILS 23, ILS 28R)
LOC __ (Runway Assignment) L__ L32 (LOC 32)
RNAV __ (Runway Assignment) R__ R14 (RNAV 14)
RNAV U __ (Runway Assignment) U__ U2R (RNAV U 22R)
RNAV W __ (Runway Assignment) W__ W3R (RNAV W 03R)
RNAV X __ (Runway Assignment) X__ X4L (RNAV X 24L)
RNAV Y __ (Runway Assignment) Y__ Y4L (RNAV Y 24L)
RNAV Z __ (Runway Assignment) Z__ Z2R (RNAV Z 24R)
VOR __ (Runway Assignment) O__ O14 (VOR 14)
NDB __ (Runway Assignment) N__ N32 (NDB 32)
If multiple types of an instrument approach are available, and not covered above, (e.g. ILS Y), still utilize the format above and clear for the advertised approach in the ATIS unless the approach is alternatively requested by the pilot, then coordinate/relay information as appropriate.