Ok, You Found the Routes. But Which One Do You Fly?

Taking a look at the TEC section of the A/FD, we can see that Santa Monica November Routes 22 through 27 all serve the same destination airports from KSMO. So which one does a pilot pick or expect? That will depend on two factors: What broad class of aircraft the pilot is flying and what the wind patterns in the area are.

Key Takeaways:

• TEC routes, such as Santa Monica November Routes 22-27 from KSMO, serve the same destination airports, with the specific route assigned based on the aircraft's broad class and local wind/traffic patterns.
• Aircraft class codes (J=jet, M=turboprop, P/Q=non-jet based on speed) are used to delineate routes, which also specify expected altitude assignments.
• Route selection is further refined by operational conditions, such as LAX East operations or KSMO landing north, and the specific criteria for TEC route assignments can vary by geographical area.

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