Washington DC SFRA

Leesburg (JYO) Procedures

AML R- 004
Basic requirements for DC SFRA Operations / Leesburg

1. Two-way radio
DC Flight
Restricted
Zone (FRZ) 2. Operating transponder w/ altitude
reporting (Mode C)

3. Flight plan appropriate to intended

operation:

IFR: IFR flight plan

VFR: DC SFRA flight plan for pattern
or
practice IFR approaches

4. Transponder code appropriate to in-

tended operation:
Frequencies subject to change.
ALWAYS check NOTAMS!  Leesburg egress/ingress (1226) (flight plan not required)
 Leesburg pattern work (obtain discrete code)
Area Name Nearest major airport) Telephone
 Leesburg practice approaches (obtain discrete code)

Shenandoah Dulles (IAD)

1-866-709-4993 5. VFR speed restriction (≤ 180 KIAS in DC SFRA)
1-540-349-4097
6. Communication:
Reagan National (DCA) 1-866-599-3874
Mount Vernon 1-540-349-0493
Andrews AFB (ADW)
 Leesburg ingress/egress: make CTAF calls
Chesapeake Baltimore (BWI)
1-866-429-5882  Leesburg pattern work: CTAF calls & monitor guard if able
1-540-349-8478
 Leesburg practice approaches: make request to ATC
Richmond (RIC) 1-866-640-4124
James River 1-540-349-9697
Charlottesville (CHO)
A DC SFRA flight plan is not required for JYO ingress or JYO
ATC Terms Specific to the DC SFRA: egress. Squawk 1226 for both JYO ingress and JYO egress.

Security services: Identification, communications and security tracking provid- Activating DC SFRA Flight Plan for All Other JYO Operations
ed by an ATC facility in support of DOD, or other security elements. NOTE:  Traffic pattern: activated with CTAF calls
Security services do not include basic radar services or any other ATC services.
 Practice approaches: activated when ATC issues discrete code
Transponder observed: Used in security airspace to inform a pilot that the
assigned beacon code / position have been observed. This transmission does Closing DC SFRA Flight Plan for All Other JYO Operations
not imply ATC services. It conveys only that the transponder reply has been  Traffic pattern: close by calling ATC at 540-351-6129
observed and its position correlated for movement through security airspace.
 Practice approaches: closes automatically on completion/landing
Remain on the code until you land: Used when Potomac hands an inbound
VFR flight off to the tower or authorizes change to advisory frequency for non- *JYO traffic pattern operations, practice approaches, or transit must obtain a dis-
towered airports. This term reminds pilots to remain on the assigned discrete crete transponder code. Use 1226 ONLY for direct entry/exit at JYO.
transponder code until after landing. NEVER squawk 1200 in the DC SFRA.

*Also see online DC SFRA course at www.faasafety.gov

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 VFR Departure from JYO Pattern Work at JYO
Step 1: Preflight—Check NOTAMs for Current Info Step 1: Preflight—File a DC SFRA Flight Plan
 Pilots departing Leesburg VFR using the 1226 squawk are not  ALWAYS review NOTAMs for current TFR information.
required to file a DC SFRA flight plan.  File DC SFRA flight plan
 If desired, file a standard VFR flight plan (search-and-rescue).

Step 2: Pre-Takeoff — Squawk and Talk Step 2: Pre-Takeoff — Activate DC SFRA Flight Plan
 Set 1226 code for JYO departure & verify Mode C (ALT) is on.  Contact Potomac to obtain discrete transponder code.
 Announce make/model, call sign, & intended runway on CTAF.  Set assigned code & verify that Mode C (ALT) is on.
 Announce make/model, call sign, & intended runway on CTAF.
Step 3: After Takeoff—Depart via Direct Route
 Depart DC SFRA via direct route through maneuvering area. Step 3: After Takeoff— Remain in JYO Pattern
 Monitor Guard on 121.5 if able.
 Remain outside of Class B unless explicitly cleared to enter.
 Remain in JYO traffic pattern, and remain outside Class B.
 Make pattern position calls on CTAF & monitor 121.5 if able.
Step 4: Exiting—Change Squawk Outside SFRA
 Remain on CTAF and squawk 1226 until you are outside the DC Step 4: Landing—Close DC SFRA Flight Plan
SFRA.
 Remain on assigned code until pattern work is completed.
 Call Potomac TRACON at 540-351-6129 to close the DC SFRA
VFR Arrival at JYO Flight Plan for pattern work at JYO.

Step 1: Preflight—Check NOTAMs for Current Info Practice Instrument Approaches at JYO
 Pilots entering Leesburg VFR using the 1226 squawk are not
required to file a DC SFRA flight plan.
Step 1: Preflight—File a DC SFRA Flight Plan
Step 2: Before Entry - Squawk and Talk  ALWAYS review NOTAMs for current TFR information.
 Set 1226 code for JYO entry & verify that Mode C (ALT) is on.  File DC SFRA flight plan:
 Announce make/model, call sign, & intended runway on CTAF.
“Leesburg traffic, (make/model/call sign), 10 miles west, will Step 2: Before Entry — Squawk and Talk
maneuver for Runway 17 traffic pattern at Leesburg.”
 Monitor Guard on 121.5 if able.  Contact Potomac to obtain discrete transponder code.
 Remain outside Class B unless explicitly cleared to enter.  Set assigned code & verify that Mode C (ALT) is on.
 Comply with ATC instructions
Step 3: After Entry—Enter via Direct Route
 Enter via most direct route; remain in JYO maneuvering area. Step 3: Upon Completion— Keep the Code
 Remain outside Class B unless explicitly cleared to enter.  Remain on assigned code until after landing and shut down.
Step 4: Arriving—Landing at JYO
Emergency / Abnormal Situations
 Remain on CTAF; squawk 1226 until you land and shut down. Transponder failure:
 Contact ATC and comply with all instructions.
 If unable to contact ATC, exit the DC SFRA by the most direct lateral route.
Go-Arounds: Pilots should not hesitate to go around if safety does not Communications failure:
permit a landing at JYO on the first attempt. If multiple go-arounds are  Squawk 7600 and exit SFRA via most direct route
required for safety reasons, contact Potomac on 127.325 to advise of the
situation; then comply with ATC instructions.  Or, if closer to departure point than SFRA boundary, return to departure point.

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