Where can I find ARTCC frequency?
ARTCC frequencies can be found on low-altitude IFR enroute charts, but the best source of ARTCC frequencies you will use on a planned flight is a Flight Specialist, so be sure to ask when getting a briefing.
How do I listen to the ARTCC?
LiveATC.net was the first site to provide both live and recorded ATC audio transmissions with instant archive retrieval and it’s free to use. Just search the airport/ARTCC code or frequency or click on their world map and you’ll be tuned in and listening.
How many FAA ARTCC are there?
The United States has 22 Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC). They are operated by and are part of the Federal Aviation Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
What frequency do I call for flight following?
Use the one appropriate to your departure heading. For example, if you are heading north-ish use 124.35, and if you are going south-ish use 118.1. Don’t worry. If you mess up they will tell you to contact the other frequency.
How does ARTCC work?
When your plane leaves TRACON airspace, the departure controller passes your plane off to the center controller (ARTCC controller). Every time your plane gets passed between controllers, an updated flight progress slip gets printed and distributed to the new controller.
How many U.S. airports are towered?
In fact, nearly 20,000 airports in the United States are nontowered, compared to approximately 500 that have towers. Millions of safe operations in all types of aircraft are conducted at nontowered airports in a variety of weather conditions.
What is ZDV ARTCC?
Denver Virtual Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZDV ARTCC) is part of the VATSIM Network of virtual pilots and air traffic controllers. Modeled on the real Denver ARTCC which covers more than 285,000 square miles spread over parts of 9 states. Home to the infamous mountain ranges, ZDV has a diverse range of airports for you to fly in.
How many flights does ZDC monitor each day?
On March 24, 2005 ZDC observed a record 10,682 daily operations. ZDC monitors 50,000 square miles of airspace above the Atlantic Ocean including Warning Areas along the eastern coast of the United States.
What is the area of area of coverage at ZDC?
ZDC has responsibility for approximately 160,000 square miles of airspace above the states of: and above portions of: For detailed information on area of coverage and frequencies check the RR Database entry page; ZDC is the busiest en route facility in the nation in regards to military operations.
Where is the ZDC?
The current facility, located in the historic town of Leesburg, Virginia, opened on April 28, 1963. It was constructed on land donated by the citizens of Loudoun County. ZDC is one of 21 FAA ARTCC’s in the United States and is the third busiest en route center in the nation. The facility handles more than 1.6 million aircraft every 6 months.