Departure Headings at Nashville International Airport (BNA)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update departure headings at Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Tennessee. Under the proposed changes ( https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/community_engagement/nash_bna ), aircraft would follow similar paths to existing ones. These updates will improve lateral and vertical separation of aircraft within Nashville’s airspace and allow air traffic controllers to get aircraft up, out, and on their way more efficiently. The purpose of this workshop is to share information and answer your questions about the departure headings. The virtual meeting will take place on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Central. You can register on
HNL Airport Arrival and Departure Procedures
Arrival and departure procedures are being strictly interpreted at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), especially since the January 23, 2025 reopening of Runway 4R-22L (and temporary closure of RWY 4L-22R). To avoid a potential pilot deviation, precise compliance with arrival and departure procedures is required; for one example, aircraft on the North Six Arrival must cross RWY 8L at the specific crossing point detailed in the arrival procedure. As ever, all pilots are reminded to review all current NOTAMS and all applicable arrival and departure procedures before operating at HNL Airport. POC: Miguel "Mike" Mancha email: Miguel.A.Mancha@faa.gov Phone: (808)
KSJC Tecky One Departure (TECKY DP)
On January 8, 2015, the FAA published the TECKY ONE DEPARTURE (TECKY DP) at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Charted on the TECKY DP is waypoint SPTNS (“Spartans”) with an associated mandatory crossing altitude of 5,000 feet, which is depicted with both an underscore and overscore on FAA-distributed charts. Pilots are reminded that, unless amended by ATC, compliance with the mandatory crossing altitude of 5,000 feet at SPTNS is required and expected. Failure to comply with the mandatory crossing altitude at SPTNS has resulted in less than standard vertical separation between aircraft operating on the TECKY DP