Checklist for Operations in the ADIZ

(Air Defense Identification Zone)

New York or Washington, DC Area

VFR traffic pattern operations within the ADIZ

On the ground:

  • File and activate flight plan with FSS (VFR or IFR)
  • Obtain discrete code from FSS or ATC via clearance delivery or landline
  • Transponder ON squawking code

In the air:

  • Monitor CTAF (NO ATC COMMUNICATION REQUIRED)
  • Do NOT leave the airport vicinity without ATC approval and radio contact
  • Maintain your discrete code until you have landed or are outside the ADIZ boundary

CLOSE Flight Plan after landing

VFR flights desiring entry into the ADIZ area

Before Penetrating the ADIZ:

  • File and activate flight plan with FSS (VFR or IFR)
  • Contact ATC and obtain transponder code

While operating within the ADIZ:

  • Maintain two-way communications with ATC while operating within the ADIZ
  • Maintain your discrete code until you have landed or are outside the ADIZ boundary
  • Monitor the frequencies 121.5 VHF or 243.0 UHF
  • To enter the Class B airspace area within the ADIZ, pilots must obtain a Class B clearance *

CLOSE Flight Plan after landing

VFR flights from airports within the ADIZ

(XC, practice area outside ADIZ)

On the ground:

  • File and activate flight plan with FSS (VFR or IFR)
  • Obtain discrete code from FSS or ATC via clearance delivery or landline
  • Transponder ON squawking code

Before becoming airborne:

  • Establish two way communications with ATC prior to departing towered airports (nontowered airports, establish prior to departing the airport traffic area)

After becoming airborne:

  • Maintain two-way communications with ATC while operating within the ADIZ.
  • Follow ATC instructions until outside the ADIZ boundary
  • Maintain your discrete code until you have landed or are outside the ADIZ boundary
  • Monitor the frequencies 121.5 VHF or 243.0 UHF

CLOSE Flight Plan after landing

IFR operations within the ADIZ

On the ground:

  • File and activate flight plan with FSS (VFR or IFR)
  • Obtain discrete code from FSS or ATC via clearance delivery or landline
  • Transponder ON squawking code

Before becoming airborne:

  • Establish two way communications with ATC prior to departing towered airports (nontowered airports, establish prior to departing the airport traffic area)

After becoming airborne:

  • Maintain two-way communications with ATC while operating within the ADIZ.
  • Maintain your discrete code until you have landed or are outside the ADIZ boundary
  • Monitor the frequencies 121.5 VHF or 243.0 UHF

 

CLOSE Flight Plan after landing

REMEMBER:

While operating within the ADIZ:

  • Maintain two-way communications with ATC while operating within the ADIZ
  • Monitor the frequencies 121.5 VHF or 243.0 UHF
  • Maintain your discrete code until you have landed or are outside the ADIZ boundary
 REMEMBER:

Before entering Class B, C or D airspace:

  • Pick up a separate clearance to enter Class B airspace, or establish two-way radio contact with a Class C or D tower
  • Close flight plans after landing
  • Monitor the frequencies 121.5 VHF or 243.0 UHF