INTEGRATED VFR CIRCULATION AT TMA-SP, TMA-RJ AND PARAÍBA VALLEY
- PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
1.1. GOAL
This Circular aims at the order and safety of the traffic of aircraft flying under Visual Flight Rules in the Terminal Control Areas of São Paulo (TMA-SP), Rio de Janeiro (TMA-RJ) and the FIR-CW section below the existing FL110 between these two TMAs, over the Paraíba Valley and the north coast of São Paulo and south of Rio de Janeiro, as well as under their projections and in all other existing Structures in them, establishing Special Routes for Aircraft in Visual Flight (REA) and Routes Special Routes by Helicopter (REH), in order to:
- avoid interference with IFR flight traffic;
- optimize the use of Airspace and the provision of ATS;
- minimize the effects caused by the noise of these aircraft;
- consider the characteristics of these flights when providing the ATS service; and
- designate MANDATORY Routes to regulate circulation in the CONTROLLED Areas, with AFIS forecast or even in specific Routes when above 5000 feet, in this case without the obligation of prior authorization from the APP-SP
1.2. SCOPE
The guidelines described in this Circular are applicable to SISCEAB Bodies with jurisdiction over the Airspaces delimited in this Circular and to aircraft under Visual Flight Rule (VFR) that intend to fly in the CONTROLLED or NON-CONTROLLED Airspaces of the Terminal Control Areas of São Paulo ( TMA-SP), of Rio de Janeiro (TMA-RJ) and in the portion of the FIR-CW below FL110 existing between these two TMAs, over the Paraíba Valley and North Coast of São Paulo and south of Rio de Janeiro, as well as under their projections and in all other Structures existing therein
1.3. COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
1.3.1. The International Civil Aviation Convention (CACI), signed on December 7, 1944 in the city of Chicago, USA, was ratified through Decree Law No. 21,713/1946, thus making official the application of this Convention and its Annexes in Brazil.
1.3.2. Thus, the rules and procedures set forth in this publication are in line with Annexes 02 (Rules of the Air) and 11 (Air Traffic Services) of this Convention, as well as the presentation of the Visual Corridor Charts derived from both Annex 4 (Aeronautical Charts) regarding ICAO Circular 211-NA/128 (Aerodrome Flight Information Service - AFIS)
1.4. ANNEXES
The Special Aircraft Routes (REA) and Special Helicopter Routes (REH) referenced in this Circular have their descriptions, visual references, altitudes, directions and other information presented in the annexes to this publication, as follows: A - DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA OF TMA-SP AND PARAÍBA VALLEY; B - DESCRIPTION OF THE REH OF TMA-SP AND PARAÍBA VALLEY; C - DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA OF TMA-RJ; AND D - DESCRIPTION OF REH AND REUL OF TMA-RJ
- CONCEPTS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2.1. CONCEPTS In this Circular, the terms below have the following definitions:
AIRCRAFT - Any device that can sustain itself in the atmosphere from reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the surface.
CONTROLLED AREA - Generic designation used when referring, jointly or in part, to the TMA, the CTR and the Traffic Circuits of the Controlled Aerodromes.
AIRPLANE - Aircraft heavier than air, mechanically propelled, which owes its lift in flight mainly to the aerodynamic reactions exerted on surfaces that remain fixed during flight.
CORRIDOR - Generic designation of Visual Routes, used to replace the expression Special Route for Aircraft in Visual Flight (REA) and Special Route for Helicopters (REH).
ELEMENTARY FLIGHT MANEUVERS WITH HELICOPTER - These are those carried out in the pilot's initial training that, in general, include variations in altitude or speed, such as hovering, autorotation, curves, among others.
VERTICAL PROJECTION OF A TERMINAL AREA - Airspace that goes from the ground or water to the lower vertical limit of a Terminal Area, excluding CTR, ATZ and FIZ.
ENTRY/EXIT GATE - Airspace defined to discipline the entry and/or exit of a CTR, ATZ or FIZ. NOTE: In order to specify entry and exit points, entry gates and output defined in this AIC will have lateral dimensions of 1.0 NM (0.5 NM for each side its axis), with the exception of the JAPI Gate, made of SBJD, extended and 2.0 NM wide.
ATS ROUTE - Specific route designated to channel the air traffic flow, as necessary for the provision of air traffic services, being an expression used to mean, as the case may be, airway, advisory route, controlled or non-controlled route, arrival route or departure, etc.
SPECIAL AIRCRAFT ROUTE IN VISUAL FLIGHT (REA) - ATS VFR flight path route, with lateral dimensions of 3 NM (1.5 NM for each side of its axis), supported by visual geographic points on the ground, indicated as a reference for visual flight guidance for aircraft (planes and helicopters), arranged in a corridor and so as not to interfere with IFR, EAC procedures and local traffic at the main aerodromes.
SPECIAL HELICOPTER ROUTE (REH) - VFR flight path ATS route, with lateral dimensions of 1.0 NM (0.5 NM for each side of its axis), supported by visual geographical points on the ground, indicated as a reference for orientation visual flight of helicopters, arranged in a corridor and so as not to interfere with IFR, EAC procedures and local traffic at the main aerodromes. NOTE: To meet the specific operating conditions of the TMA-SP and TMA-RJ, the lateral dimension of the REH may be: a) in NON-CONTROLLED Areas, up to 250m on each side of its axis; and b) on CTR and ATZ, up to 100m on each side of its axis.
SPECIAL ULTRALIGHT ROUTE (REUL) - ATS VFR flight path route, with lateral dimensions of 500m (250m on each side of its axis), supported by visual geographical points on the ground, indicated as a reference for visual guidance of ultralight flight, arranged in the form of a corridor and in such a way as not to interfere with IFR, EAC procedures and local traffic at the main aerodromes.
PARAÍBA VALLEY - Region that covers the outline of the Paraíba do Sul River Valley, flanked by the Presidente Dutra Highway (BR-116), limited to the north by Serra da Mantiqueira, to the south by the cities of São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba, to the east by Serra das Araras and to the west by the city of Jacareí, thus including the North Coast of the State of São Paulo.
CONTROL ZONE (CTR) - Controlled Airspace, of defined dimensions, which extends from the ground or water to a specified upper limit, with the purpose of containing the IFR Landing and Takeoff Procedures.
FLIGHT INFORMATION ZONE (FIZ) - Class “G” ATS airspace, of defined dimensions, established around an aerodrome for the provision of AFIS.
AERODROME TRAFFIC ZONE (ATZ) - Airspace of defined dimensions, established around an aerodrome, for the protection of aerodrome traffic.
2.2 ABBREVIATIONS
In this AIC, the abbreviations below have the following meanings:
ACAS Automatic Collision Avoidance System
AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service
AMSL Above Mean Sea Level
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATS Air Traffic Service
ATZ Aerodrome Traffic Zone
C-AIS SP Aeronautical Information Service of São Paulo
CCV Chart of Visual Corridors
CRCEA-SE Southeast Airspace Regional Control Center
CTR Control Zone
EAC Conditioned Airspace
FCA Interaircraft Coordination Frequency
FIZ Flight Information Zone
GND Ground
IFR Instrument Flight Rule
MSL Mean Sea Level
QNH Altimeter Setting
REA Special Aircraft Route in Visual Flight
REH Special Helicopter Route
REUL Ultralight Special Route
TMA Terminal Control Area
VFR Visual Flight Rules
3.1 OBLIGATION TO TRANSPOND
Pilots MUST keep the mode A/C or mode S transponder activated during the flight in the area covered by this publication, under its projection and in all other existing structures therein, given the intensity of traffic flow, increasing the safety generated by the increasing use of on-board anti-collision technologies, such as the ACAS system. NOTE: Exceptions are made to flights carried out by aircraft without a transponder at existing aerodromes within the FIZ and ATZ of non-controlled aerodromes, which will be restricted to the Traffic Circuit of these aerodromes.
3.2 MANDATORY VHF RADIO
Aircraft MUST have and use homologated VHF aeronautical radiocommunicators, given the intensity of the traffic flow, increasing the security generated by the disclosure of the position of all aircraft in the covered area by this publication, under its projection and in all other Structures existing therein.
3.3 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF HEADLIGHTS
IT IS RECOMMENDED that pilots keep the landing or taxi lights on during the flight, in order to improve perception by other aircraft in flight.
3.4 MODERATE USE OF PHONICS
Given the density of flights on TMA-SP, TMA-RJ and Paraíba Valley and, with a view to maintaining the safety of operations, aircraft flying in these Airspaces must be BRIEF in the transmission when establishing radio contact, informing:
- Recipient of the message (CONTROL, TOWER, RADIO or COORDINATION);
- Enrollment;
- Route (if flying in one);
- Position;
- Altitude;
- Direction of displacement; and
- Enrollment.
3.4.1 Examples of use of Phraseology in COMPULSORY OER:
“CONTROLE SÃO PAULO, PT-BRO, QUEBEC Corridor, vertical PALMEIRAS, crossing 3800FT up to 5500FT, heading REPRESA, BRAVO ROMEO OSCAR.”
“CONTROLE RIO, PR-OBE, FOXTROT Corridor, RONDA Position, 2000FT, heading ILHA, OSCAR BRAVO ECHO.”
“RADIO SANTOS, PP-ERE, FOXTROT Corridor, BERTIOGA Gate, 5000FT, heading ENTRONCAMENTO, ECHO ROMEO ECHO.”
3.4.2 Examples of use of Phraseology in CLASS “G” AIRSPACE:
“COORDINATION, PT-ISI, north of Americana, maintaining 5000FT, heading Piracicaba, INDIA SIERRA INDIA.”
“COORDINATION, PR-CTA, vertical Barra Mansa, maintaining 4500FT, heading Piraí, CHARLIE TANGO ALFA.”
“COORDINATION, PS-ICO, south of Ubatuba, 7500FT, heading Parati for landing, INDIA CHARLIE OSCAR.”
3.4.3 Examples of use of Phraseology specific to HELICOPTERS:
“JACAREPAGUÁ TOWER, PR-GON, BEACH Corridor, Position PRAÇA, 600FT, heading Position OLÍMPICO, for ATZ crossing authorization, GOLF OSCAR NOVEMBER.”
“TORRE SÃO PAULO, PR-ASA, Position SIRIO, 3300FT, for crossing from E to W to the vertical of the field, ALFA SIERRA ALFA.”
“RADIO AFONSOS, PT-LOR, Corridor BRASIL, Position MOCIDADE, 800FT, heading LUPE, for crossing the area, LIMA OSCAR ROMEO.”
“COORDINAÇÃO, PP-ENA, vertical CEBOLÃO, 3200FT, heading Mars, ECHO NOVEMBER ALFA.”
3.5 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR FLIGHTING ON TMA-SP, TMA-RJ AND PARAÍBA VALLEY
3.5.1 The visual references described in this Circular are informed with geographic coordinates, with the sole purpose of assisting pilots in the visual identification of said reference.
3.5.2 Aircraft in flight in the REA, as well as Helicopters in flight in the REH, must remain to the RIGHT of the route centerline.
NOTE: In order to meet operational and/or safety conditions, the description of the Routes (Annexes A, B, C and D) will contain the obligation to fly on the axis or fly over a visual reference on a given Route.
3.5.3 Helicopters may use the REA provided they meet the requirements of these routes.
3.5.4 To minimize the effect of aircraft noise, it is recommended that the maximum altitudes provided for in the REA or REH be maintained, according to the direction flown, even over urban or rural areas, except for reasons of ceiling reduction.
3.5.5 In view of occasions with high demand for concentrated traffic, such as on certain festive or commemorative dates, the class of any portion of the Airspace, including REA or REH, may be temporarily changed from “G” to “D” ” or “C”, through NOTAM. This measure has the objective of anticipating the starting point of the provision of the Air Traffic Control Service, as well as defining Visual Waiting Points along the Routes.
3.5.6 The MAXIMUM Indicated Flight Speed within the CONTROLLED Areas is 200kt.
3.5.7 The description of TMA-SP, TMA-RJ, FIR-CW and all Airspace Structures within their lateral projections is contained in AIP BRASIL, part ENR 2.
4 SÃO PAULO TERMINAL (TMA-SP) AND PARAÍBA VALLEY
4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1.1 In order to optimize the use of Airspace and the Air Traffic Service provided to VFR flight traffic, as well as to increase Operational Safety, the São Paulo Terminal Control Area (TMA-SP) is subdivided into:
Terminal São Paulo 1 (TMA-SP 1); and
Terminal São Paulo 2 (TMA-SP 2).
4.1.2 In the projection of the lateral limits of TMA-SP, the following Airspace Structures are located:
Jundiaí Control Zone (CTR-JUNDIAÍ);
Campinas Control Zone (CTR-CAMPINAS);
São Paulo Control Zone (CTR-SÃO PAULO);
Guarulhos Control Zone (CTR-GUARULHOS);
São José dos Campos Control Zone (CTR-SÃO JOSÉ);
Mars Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-MARTE);
Atibaia Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-ATIBAIA);
Itanhaém Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-ITANHAÉM);
Sorocaba Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-SOROCABA);
Americana Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-AMERICANA);
Santos Flight Information Zone (FIZ-SANTOS);
Amarais Flight Information Zone (FIZ-AMARAIS);
Catarina Flight Information Zone (FIZ-CATARINA); and
Bragança Paulista Flight Information Zone (FIZ-BRAGANÇA PAULISTA).
4.1.3 In the projection of the lateral limits of the FIR-CW where the Paraíba Valley and the North Coast of São Paulo are located, the following Airspace Structures are found:
Taubaté Control Zone (CTR-TAUBATÉ);
Guaratinguetá Control Zone (CTR-GUARATINGUETÁ);
Paraty Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-PARATI); and
Ubatuba Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ-UBATUBA).
4.1.4 The set of information present in this chapter is transcribed and published, in whole or in part, in the following VISUAL CORRIDOR CHARTS (CCV):
a) CCV TMA-SP and PARAÍBA VALLEY - SPECIAL AIRCRAFT ROUTES AND HELICOPTERS AT TMA-SP AND PARAÍBA VALLEY;
b) CCV REA TMA-SP 2 - SPECIAL AIRCRAFT ROUTES ON TMA-SP 2; and
c) CCV REH TMA-SP 2 - SPECIAL HELICOPTER ROUTES IN TMA-SP 2 and UNDER ITS PROJECTION.
4.2 SCHEMATIC PRESENTATION OF TMA-SP AND PARAÍBA VALLEY
4.2.1 TMA-SP and Paraíba Valley are presented, seen in PLAN, as shown in figure 1.
Page 8 - Figure 1 - TMA-SP Plan View
4.2.2 The TMA-SP is shown, in profile view, as shown in figure 2.
Page 9 - Figure 2 - TMA-SP Profile View
4.2.3 The TMA-SP 2 is presented, in profile view, as shown in figure 3.
Page 10 - Figure 3 – TMA-SP 2 Profile View
4.2.4 The Paraíba Valley is shown, in profile view, as shown in figure 4
Page 10 - Figure 4 - Profile view of the Paraíba Valley and North Coast of SP
Page 11 - Figure 5 - Label
4.3 SPECIFIC RULES FOR FLIGHT IN UNCONTROLLED AIRSPACE UNDER THE PROJECTION OF TMA-SP AND PARAÍBA VALLEY
4.3.1 When flying under TMA-SP, the altimeters must be set to QNH according to the values provided by the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) at the Airport closest to the overflight location, and must be updated during the flight, with the available ATIS frequencies listed in table 1:
| AIRPORT | ICAO Code | ATIS Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo – Congonhas | SBSP | 127.65 MHz |
| São Paulo – Guarulhos/Cumbica | SBGR | 127.75 MHz |
| São Paulo – Campo de Marte | SBMT | 127.725 MHz |
| Campinas – Viracopos | SBKP | 127.825 MHz |
| São José dos Campos | SBSJ | 127.925 MHz |
| Sorocaba | SDCO | 127.775 MHz |
| Taubaté | SBTA | 127.575 MHz |
Page 11 - Table 1 – TMA-SP ATIS frequencies
NOTE 1: Consult NOTAM and ROTAER for possible changes.
NOTE 2: In case the pilot cannot receive the ATIS from any of the Airports informed above, he can obtain the QNH information directly from the APP-SP, through the 129,500 MHz frequency.
4.3.2 Coordination between aircraft in the NON-CONTROLLED Airspace must be carried out using Inter-Aircraft Coordination Frequencies (FCA).
4.3.3 To optimize the use of these FCA, TMA-SP was divided into three Regions, NORTH, SOUTH and COAST, the latter also covering the NON-CONTROLLED area of Paraíba Valley and North Coast of São Paulo, having been delimited in in order to aggregate the areas of interest of the overflight sector or nearby airfields, being distributed according to table 2:
| FCA | Frequency |
|---|---|
| NORTH | 135.675 MHz |
| SOUTH | 126.650 MHz |
| COAST | 122.925 MHz |
Page 11 - Table 2 – Regional FCA Frequencies of TMA-SP and Paraíba Valley
4.3.4 Operation at Aerodromes with ATS Provision Aircraft intending to enter the CTR, ATZ or FIZ must observe the obligation to call the corresponding ATS Unit BEFORE entering.
4.3.5 Operation at Aerodromes without ATS Provision
4.3.5.1 Aircraft that intend to approach aerodromes with ATZ without an ATS Unit, which have a specific FCA, must coordinate with the traffic of these aerodromes through the respective FCA, according to table 3:
| ATZ | ICAO AD Code | FCA |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICANA | SDAI | 135.025 MHz |
| ATIBAIA | SDTB | 126.250 MHz |
| ITANHAÉM | SDIM | 124.925 MHz |
| PARATI | SDTK | 126.025 MHz |
| UBATUBA | SDUB | 124.525 MHz |
Page 12 - Table 3 – AD specific FCA frequencies with ATZ
4.3.5.2 Aircraft operating at aerodromes without ATZ or without specific FCA must coordinate with the traffic of these aerodromes through the FCA of the Region where such aerodrome is located, as established in items 4.3.3 and 4.3.6.
4.3.6 Use of FCA in TMA-SP and Paraíba Valley The use of FCA in TMA-SP and Paraíba Valley must comply with the scheme shown in figure 6, which is also shown in CCV TMA-SP and PARAÍBA VALLEY:
Page 12 - Figure 6 - Use of FCA in TMA-SP and Paraíba Valley
4.3.7 Allocation of Transponder Codes In order to provide travel predictability to the APP-SP, the AIRPLANES must have the Transponder Codes activated in accordance with table 4, unless they receive a specific discrete code from the ATS Body, when their destination is:
| DESTINATION Airport | ICAO Code | Transpoder Code |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo - Catarina | SBJH | 2010 |
| São Paulo - Campo de Marte | SBMT | 2020 |
| Jundiaí | SBJD | 2030 |
| São José dos Campos | SBSJ | 2040 |
| Bragança Paulista | SBBP | 2050 |
| Campinas – Amarais | SDAM | 2060 |
| Sorocaba | SDCO | 2070 |
| Demais localidades | - | 2000 |
Page 13 - Table 4 - Transponder Codes
NOTE: The predicted Transponder codes will be activated when the flight originates from outside the TMA-SP or from an aerodrome WITHOUT an ATS unit located within the TMA-SP or PARAÍBA VALLEY.
4.3.8 The Class “G” Flight Information and Airspace Alert Service will be provided, when feasible:
a) through the APP-SP, when below the TMA-SP, through the 129,500 MHz frequency; and
b) by the APP-RJ, when below FL110 of the FIR-CW over the Paraíba Valley and the northern coast of São Paulo and southern Rio de Janeiro, using the 121,350 MHz (primary) or 123,900 MHz (secondary) frequency.
4.3.8.1 The schematic presentation of the Frequencies for the provision of the Flight Information and Alert Service in the aforementioned class “G” Airspace is shown in figure 7:
Page 13 - Figure 7 - Frequencies for providing the Flight Information and Alert Service
NOTE: The provision of the Flight Information and Alert Service in these areas may also be provided as indicated by ARC São Paulo-Rio or NOTAM, if any.
4.4 SPECIFIC RULES FOR FLIGHT IN CONTROLLED AIRSPACE OR WITH AFIS PROVISION
4.4.1 Aircraft in VFR flight intending to evolve must MUST use the Routes established in this Circular, adjusting to the predicted courses and altitudes, unless they receive instructions or authorization different from the ATS Body.
a) at TMA-SP 2;
b) in the CTR;
c) in the ATZ of Controlled aerodromes;
d) in the FIZ under the projection of TMA-SP;
e) in REA MIKE, between the Positions TRAVÉS NORTE IGARATÁ and CACHOEIRA (ATC);
f) in REA FOXTROT, between the ENTRONCAMENTO and BERTIOGA positions (AFIS); and
g) in the REA CHARLIE, ECHO, LIMA and OSCAR, in their sections that allow climbing above 5000ft (FCA).
4.4.2 Entry or exit from the CTR or ATZ must, compulsorily, be carried out through the Gates or Entry/Exit Positions of the area, except when a different instruction or authorization is given by the ATC Body, if any.
4.4.3 In CONTROLLED Areas, descending aircraft must program their navigation to be at the maximum altitude indicated on the chart from the point (Position) of this indication.
4.4.4 The altimeters must be adjusted in QNH according to the values provided by the ATS Unit with jurisdiction over the Airspace flown.
4.4.5 When flying in the TMA-SP 2 REA, the frequency to be used will be 129,500 MHz (APP-SP Visual Sector).
4.4.6 Special VFR flights departing from or arriving at Campo de Marte (SBMT), Campinas-Viracopos (SBKP) and São José dos Campos (SBSJ) airports may be authorized by the APP-SP, which will establish the operational conditions that ensure the maintenance of a safe and orderly operation.
4.4.7 Aircraft intending to take off from Campo de Marte (SBMT), Jundiaí (SBJD) and Campinas-Viracopos (SBKP), with a Complete Flight Plan with change of VFR Flight Rule to IFR (ZULU Plan), must wait for authorization of the APP-SP for changing the flight rules.
4.4.8 In case of planning to change the Flight Rule to a significant point within TMA-SP 2 (CONTROLLED AREA), this point MUST coincide with the existing Positions on the lateral limit of TMA-SP 2 (DOM PEDRO, ATIBAIA, CABREÚVA , VARGEM GRANDE, RÉGIS and PALMEIRAS). If the significant point chosen is in a NON-CONTROLLED Area (Airspace class G), the VFR flight will be restricted to a maximum altitude of 5000ft until the APP-SP can authorize the rule change, unless they use Corridors that allow ascension above 5000ft, the aircraft must have two VHF radio equipment for coordination with the APP-SP and the FCA of the overflight Region (NORTH, SOUTH or COAST).
NOTE: In case of Communication Failure, the pilot must comply with the provisions set out in ICA 100-11 (Flight Plan) and ICA 100-12 (Rules of the Air).
4.4.9 The entrance of airplanes in the CTR-CAMPINAS and CTR-JUNDIAÍ is only allowed for landing in the respective airports, being prohibited for crossing, given the intensity of the existing traffic flow. On the ATZ-MARTE, crossings above 3600ft may be permitted, under the authorization and coordination of the APP-SP.
4.4.10 Aircraft coming from TMA-RJ or the North Coast of São Paulo, in a VFR flight above 5000ft must, COMPULSORILY, call the APP-SP on the frequency 134.15 MHz or 124.15 MHz for authorization to enter TMA-SP 1 ( Class C Airspace, Controlled) at least 5 minutes from the entrance, unless they enter through REA ROMEO complying with their altitudes.
4.4.11 The VFR operation of AIRPLANES at SBSP and SBGR aerodromes is PROHIBITED. In SBGR, military aircraft are excluded.
4.4.12 OPERATING PARTICULARITIES AT CTR-CAMPINAS Aircraft arriving or departing from Campinas - Viracopos (SBKP) must use the ANHANGUERA (sector E) or INDAIATUBA (sector W) Gates to enter or leave CTR-CAMPINAS, except when instructed or otherwise authorized by TWR- SBKP. Both Gates have a maximum altitude of 3600ft MSL and contact must be direct with TWR-SBKP.
4.4.13 PARTICULARITIES OF OPERATION AT CTR-GUARATINGUETÁ
4.4.13.1 Aircraft intending to take off from other aerodromes or occasional landing areas within the CTR-GUARATINGUETÁ must make prior telephone contact with the AIS-SBGW, in order to deliver the PLN and receive takeoff instructions.
4.4.13.2 Special care must be taken when entering REA MIKE through the CACHOEIRA Gate, as the IFR procedure may be in use. It is worth mentioning that entry into any controlled airspace can only be carried out after PREVIOUS authorization from the corresponding ATC unit.
4.4.14 PARTICULARITIES OF OPERATION AT CTR-SÃO JOSÉ
4.4.14.1 Aircraft entering the CTR-SÃO JOSÉ is only allowed for landing, being compulsory the use of the provided Gates (CAÇAPAVA, REDENTÇÃO, JACAREÍ and IGARATÁ). The crossing must, COMPULSORILY, be carried out by REA MIKE (CONTROLLED) or TANGO (NOT CONTROLLED), given the complexity of operations at the airport, consisting of civil and military test flights, laboratory, test, ANAC check, among others.
NOTE: Helicopters may enter to land at another location within the limits of CTR-SÃO JOSÉ, as well as for their crossing, being compulsory to call TWR-SBSJ when entering the CTR.
4.4.14.2 Aircraft intending to take off from other existing airfields within CTR-SÃO JOSÉ close to the approach and take-off axis of SBSJ, must make prior radio contact with TWR-SBSJ, in order to receive takeoff instructions. If they cannot make contact while on the ground, they must do so immediately after takeoff.
4.4.15 OPERATING PARTICULARITIES AT CTR-TAUBATÉ
4.4.15.1 Airplanes and helicopters must enter the CTR-TAUBATÉ at the CAÇAPAVA or PEDÁGIO DUTRA positions, both at the MIKE (CONTROLLED) REA or at the REDENTÇÃO position at the UNIFORM REA.
4.4.15.2 Aircraft intending to take off from any aerodrome or occasional landing areas existing within the CTR-TAUBATÉ must submit a PLN (preferably with the AIS-SBTA) and later, before the activation, make telephone contact with the TWR-SBTA (12 2123 7445 or 12 2123 7443), in order to receive instructions and authorization from their Plane before takeoff, due to military maneuvers. Additionally, only in case of technical inoperability of the phones listed above, telephone contact may be made, eventually, through the number 12 99708 0975.
4.4.15.3 Aircraft moving along the REA MIKE between the TREVO CARVALHO PINTO and TAUBATÉ Positions, in both directions, must maintain the vertical of the Presidente Dutra Highway, in order to avoid the Traffic Circuit and IFR procedures of SBTA (Aviation Base of the Army, in Taubaté), except if authorized by the TWR-SBTA.
4.4.16 PARTICULARITIES OF OPERATION AT CTR-JUNDIAÍ
4.4.16.1 Visual Circulation in sector E of the Jundiaí Aerodrome (SBJD), during TWR-SBJD opening hours, will take place through the LAGOA and STADIUM Gates and depending on the runway in use, where entry and exit of the Traffic Circuit shall occur as follows:
| RUNWAY IN USE | FLOW DIRECTION |
|---|---|
| 18 | ENTRY: LAGOA (POND) Gate |
| 18 | EXIT: ESTÁDIO (STADIUM) Gate |
| 36 | ENTRY: STADIUM Gate |
| 36 | EXIT: LAGOA Gate |
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NOTE: Information about the direction of flow will be given through the TWR-SBJD, for departing aircraft, and through the APP-SP, for approaching ones.
4.4.16.2 The JAPI Gate, linking CTR-JUNDIAÍ with the W sector of TMA-SP, is 2NM wide and has a maximum altitude of 4100ft AMSL for arrivals and 4500ft for departures, with the Flight Information and Alert Services provided by TWR-SBJD.
4.4.17 PARTICULARITIES OF OPERATION AT ATZ-MARTE
4.4.17.1 When taking off from Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), speed, altitude and compatible turn radius must be observed in order not to exceed the ATZ-MARTE limits, so as not to interfere with IFR approaches or departures from the airport de Congonhas (SBSP), already within CTR-SÃO PAULO, as well as with the HELICOPTER CONTROL AREA, also at CTR-SÃO PAULO.
NOTE: The situation described above refers to the take-off from runway 12, aiming to exit via REA DELTA or NOVEMBER, or from runway 30, aiming to exit via REA QUEBEC.
4.4.17.2 In case of impossibility of carrying out a curve radius compatible with ATZ-MARTE, such information MUST be passed on to TWR-SBMT, and the aircraft must, COMPULSORILY, be driven by the REAs existing in the take-off sector, for the safe contour of CTR-SÃO PAULO or CTR-GUARULHOS, as the case may be.
4.4.17.3 Visual circulation in sectors E and W of the Campo de Marte aerodrome (SBMT) will take place through the COMETA, DUTRA, ABRIL and PENTEADO Gates and depending on the runway in use, where the entry and exit of the Traffic Circuit should occur as follows:
| RUNWAY IN USE | SECTOR | FLOW DIRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | ECHO | ENTRY: DUTRA Gate |
| 12 | ECHO | EXIT: COMETA Gate |
| 12 | WHISKEY | ENTRY: PENTEADO Gate |
| 12 | WHISKEY | EXIT: ABRIL Gate |
| 30 | ECHO | ENTRY: COMETA Gate |
| 30 | ECHO | EXIT: DUTRA Gate |
| 30 | WHISKEY | ENTRY: ABRIL Gate |
| 30 | WHISKEY | EXIT: PENTEADO Gate |
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4.4.17.4 To allow the inversion of the flow at the entrance and exit gates of SBMT depending on the runway in use, it is necessary for aircraft to cross between the QUEBEC and ROMEO corridors (ECHO sector) and close to the TRAVÉS ECHO JARAGUÁ position ( WHISKEY sector) under APP-SP control. However, pilots must pay special attention to intersections in the ECHO sector, when the lane in use is 12, and in the WHISKEY sector, when the lane in use is 30.
NOTE: In view of the intense flow of SBMT and the need for crossings to reverse the flow according to the runway in use, a maximum speed of 160kt (IAS) is recommended for all aircraft at the access gates to SBMT.
5 RIO DE JANEIRO TERMINAL (TMA-RJ)
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6 SPECIFIC RULES FOR HELICOPTERS
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7 FINAL PROVISIONS
7.1 The criteria and procedures established in this Circular do not exempt the pilots and Bodies involved from complying with the other provisions contained in the legislation in force.
7.2 This Circular enters into force on MAY 20, 2021 revoking, on this date: AIC N 17/21 - “INTEGRATED VFR CIRCULATION IN THE TMA-SP, TMA-RJ AND VALE DO PARAÍBA”, of April 30, 2021.
7.3 Cases not provided for in this Circular will be resolved by the Director General of DECEA.
ANNEXES
Annex A - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL AIRCRAFT ROUTES IN VISUAL FLIGHT (REA) AT TMA-SP AND VALE DO PARAÍBA
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In the CONTROLLED Areas, the MAXIMUM altitudes described according to the direction of flight MUST be obeyed, under the risk of infringing the minimum separations or causing conflict with other aircraft fulfilling IFR trajectories, flying above.
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In NON-CONTROLLED Areas, VFR flights above an altitude of 5000ft are PROHIBITED, given the network of existing IFR procedures above that altitude, except on Routes where another altitude is specifically described.
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The MINIMUM altitudes described in the REA correspond to the OBSTACLE-FREE ALTITUDES of each segment, which provide separation with natural and artificial obstacles on the ground, as well as some existing REH below, and DOES NOT OBLIGATE the Pilot to maintain visual reference with the ground. Flights below the altitude indicated on each route section are the RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND, regarding compliance with the Rules of the Air.
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MANDATORY consultation with NOTAM and ROTAER to verify possible changes.
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In the CTR, ATZ and FIZ with designated Gates, the entry or exit movements of the Traffic Circuits must be carried out through such Gates, aiming at the organization, predictability and safety of the operations of the respective aerodrome, except when instructed or different authorization by the ATS Unit. The airfields with planned Gates are:
| AERODROME | GATE | COORDINATES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarais (Campinas) | 1 | PAULÍNIA | 22°47’29’’S/047°09’38’’W |
| Amarais (Campinas) | 2 | UNICAMP | 22°47’33’’S/047°03’13’’W |
| Amarais (Campinas) | 3 | SHOPPING | 22°52’02’’S/047°01’04’’W |
| Amarais (Campinas) | 4 | ANHANGUERA | 22°57’24’’S/047°03’24’’W |
| Americana | 1 | REPRESA | 22°42’54’’S/047°15’28’’W |
| Americana | 2 | NOVA ODESSA | 22°47’02’’S/047°17’59’’W |
| Bragança Paulista | 1 | GUARIPOCABA | 22°56’55’’S/046°29’47’’W |
| Bragança Paulista | 2 | FERNÃO DIAS (EXIT) | 23°01’44’’S/046°32’24’’W |
| Bragança Paulista | 3 | BOCAINA | 23°00’57’’S/046°34’33’’W |
| Bragança Paulista | 4 | INSTRUÇÃO (EXIT to INSTRUCTION) | 22°56’06’’S/046°33’43’’W |
| Campo de Marte | 1 | COMETA (ARR RWY 30 / DEP RWY 12) See VAC | 23°31’04’’S/046°34’40’’W |
| Campo de Marte | 2 | DUTRA (ARR RWY 12 / DEP RWY 30) See VAC | 23°31’45’’S/046°35’27’’W |
| Campo de Marte | 3 | ABRIL (ARR RWY 30 / DEP RWY 12) See VAC | 23°30’08’’S/046°41’55’’W |
| Campo de Marte | 4 | PENTEADO (ARR RWY12 / DEP RWY 30) See VAC | 23°29’22’’S/046°41’29’’W |
| Guaratinguetá | 1 | CACHOEIRA | 22°40’31’’S/044°59’53’’W |
| Guaratinguetá | 2 | SUL BASÍLICA | 22°57’17’’S/045°12’14’’W |
| Guaratinguetá | 3 | PEDÁGIO DUTRA | 22°55’49’’S/045°21’39’’W |
| Guarulhos | 1 | ITAQUERA (MILITAR ONLY) | 23°32’33’’S/046°27’56’’W |
| Jundiaí | 1 | LAGOA (ARR RWY 18 / DEP RWY 36) | 23°08’44’’S/046°51’42’’W |
| Jundiaí | 2 | ESTÁDIO (ARR RWY 36 / DEP RWY 18) | 23°11’03’’S/046°51’14’’W |
| Jundiaí | 3 | TREVO (EXIT) | 23°14’29’’S/046°52’50’’W |
| Jundiaí | 4 | JAPI (ENTRY 4100ft / EXIT 4500ft) | 23°13’15’’S/047°07’25’’W |
| Jundiaí | 4 | Position TRAVÉS SUL ITUPEVA | 23°12’08’’S/047°02’42’’W |
| Jundiaí | 4 | Position ELÓI | 23°11’15’’S/046°57’53’’W |
| Santos | 1 | PARANAPIACABA | 23°45’16’’S/046°18’27’’W |
| Santos | 2 | BERTIOGA | 23°52’41’’S/046°09’02’’W |
| Santos | 3 | ENTRONCAMENTO | 24°02’30’’S/046°29’41’’W |
| Santos | 4 | INTERLIGAÇÃO | 23°54’26’’S/046°29’08’’W |
| São José dos Campos | 1 | CAÇAPAVA (Gate) | 23°07’06’’S/045°43’14’’W |
| São José dos Campos | 2 | REDENÇÃO (Gate) | 23°15’40’’S/045°33’58’’W |
| São José dos Campos | 3 | JACAREÍ | 23°20’39’’S/045°57’58’’W |
| São José dos Campos | 4 | IGARATÁ | 23°13’00’’S/046°05’10’’W |
| São Roque (Catarina) | 1 | CABREÚVA | 23°18’23’’S/047°07’53’’W |
| São Roque (Catarina) | 2 | MAILASQUI | 23°34’01’’S/047°04’20’’W |
| Sorocaba | 1 | INDUSTRIAL | 23°26’29’’S/047°25’51’’W |
| Sorocaba | 2 | RAPOSO | 23°30’14’’S/047°25’05’’W |
| Sorocaba | 3 | HOSPITAL | 23°32’14’’S/047°31’41’’W |
| Sorocaba | 4 | IPANEMA | 23°26’54’’S/047°32’52’’W |
| Taubaté | 1 | PEDÁGIO DUTRA | 22°55’49’’S/045°21’39’’W |
| Taubaté | 2 | CAÇAPAVA (Position fix) | 23°05’45’’S/045°40’40’’W |
| Taubaté | 3 | REDENÇÃO (Position fix) | 23°15’59’’S/045°30’17’’W |
| Viracopos (Campinas) | 1 | ANHANGUERA | 22°57’24’’S/047°03’24’’W |
| Viracopos (Campinas) | 2 | INDAIATUBA | 23°05’50’’S/047°12’42’’W |
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REA DESCRIPTION LEGEND
ANNEX B - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL HELICOPTER ROUTES (REH) IN TMA-SP AND VALE DO PARAÍBA
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Annex C - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL AIRCRAFT ROUTES IN VISUAL FLIGHT (REA) AT TMA-RJ
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Annex D - DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL HELICOPTER ROUTES (REH) AND SPECIAL ULTRA LIGHT ROUTES (REUL) AT TMA-RJ
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