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.
Santa Monica's TEC routes (e.g., SMON 22-27) to the same destination are assigned based on the aircraft's class and local traffic/wind patterns.
Aircraft classes are defined by type and speed (J=jet, Q=non-jet <189 kts), which dictates the expected route and altitude.
Specific route selection for non-turbine aircraft from Santa Monica further depends on operational factors like LAX or Santa Monica's active runway direction.
TEC route classification criteria, such as aircraft speed cutoffs or type distinctions, can vary significantly by geographical region.
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.
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