Big City Arrivals

Arriving or departing IFR around big-city airports can be an intimidating, high-workload experience. Surrounded by pilots who know the ropes, its easy to stand out if you make greenhorn mistakes. Getting a tongue-lashing from ATC can be avoided with a little research and planning.

Key Takeaways:

• Thorough pre-flight planning and research are crucial for IFR operations at big-city airports, including reviewing arrival procedures (STARs, instrument/visual approaches) and preferred departure routings.
• Always use airport diagrams for taxiing and departures, obtain IFR clearances early, and meticulously brief Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) to comply with all restrictions.
• Proactively use all available resources (charts, GPS, ATC communication) to confirm clearances, navigate correctly, and prevent common errors like runway confusion or missed altitude assignments.

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