Local Control — FSM ATCT

Departure Corridors

The departure corridor extends 8 miles from the airport, up to and including 5,000 ft MSL. The corridor belongs to South Radar but may be used by LC without coordination for departure releases off the active runway.

Runway 26

Corridor headings: 240°, 255°, 270°

Runway 8

Corridor headings: 060°, 075°, 090°

Runway 20 only

(When only Rwy 20 is active)

Corridor headings: 170°, 190°, 210°

Runway 2 only

(When only Rwy 2 is active)

Corridor headings: 170°, 190°, 210°

Rwy 2/20 + 8/26 active

Use approved heading for 8/26, or as coordinated.

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LC Airspace Responsibilities

• FSM Class D airspace as depicted.
• TRSA service/separation is provided at FSM Regional Airport.

LC Surface Responsibilities

• All active runways including safety areas.
• Taxiway E south of Runway 8/26.
• Movement areas of the airport when coordinated with GC.

General Responsibilities

1. Apply separation standards, operational procedures, and phraseology per current directives.
2. Maintain continuous surveillance of traffic pattern areas and active runways.
3. Provide separation between:
   • Arriving/departing IFR/SVFR/VFR aircraft, and helicopters transiting to/from Fort Chaffee, Sparks Hospital, or St. Edwards Hospital.
   • Initial separation between successive IFR/SVFR/VFR departures and missed approaches.
   • Arriving/departing aircraft and over-flight aircraft on which a radar point-out has been accepted.
   • If visual separation cannot be provided or aircraft cannot remain in Class D, coordinate with appropriate radar position.