Destination Guernsey

In order to reduce the risk of delay, re-routing or extensive holding, flights inbound for Guernsey requiring a "Special" VFR clearance should plan entry along notified recommended routes.

 

These have been established in order to keep SVFR traffic clear of any restricted areas, separated from IFR Departures and Arrival tracks and to deconflict with other SVFR traffic transiting to/from the other islands.

Inbound flights to Brecqhou and Jethou should book CICZ PPR in the same manner as those for Guernsey.

 
GUERNSEY ARRIVAL ROUTES AND PPR SECTOR MAP
Guernsey Arrival Sectors

Inbound SVFR flights to Guernsey will normally be granted clearance to enter via one of the following Visual Reference Points, Prominent Geographical Features or Towns:


  • 1. ORTAC (ORTAC) [IFR Reporting Point at 50N at the NE corner of the Channel Island CTR)
  • 2. Pointe de Rozel (ROZEL)
  • 3. Roche Douvres Lighthouse (ROCHE)
  • 4. 50°N (50N) from Berry Head (BHD) or Portland Bill (PB)


    • To simplify the flight planning process the abbreviations indicated in brackets () above may be used in the route field of a VFR flight plan.

     

    These entry routes are associated with defined Arrival Sectors which will be subject to a PPR Reservation based on an estimate for the zone boundary.

     

  • Guernsey South 'JBS' for traffic routing in via Les Roche Douvres Lighthouse (ROCHE)
  • Guernsey East 'JBE' for traffic routing in via Pointe de Rozel (ROZEL)
  • Guernsey North East 'JBNE' for traffic routing via ORTAC to the Casquests Lighthouse (CASQ)
  • CI North West 'CINW' for traffic routing in from the Plymouth, Berry Head (BHD) and Portland Bill (PB) direction.

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    Recommended Cross Channel Routes

    A recommended VFR Route has been established for traffic crossing the English Channel between St. Catherine's Point and the Cherbourg Peninsular (Cherbourg NDB (MP)).

     

    From the MP entry can be planned via Pointe de Rozel (ROZEL) and the North East Point (NEP) Guernsey.


    In order to plan a more direct route west of Danger Area D036 it is possible to fly direct from The Needles Lighthouse on the Isle of Wight to ORTAC (ORTAC). Please take care to remain clear of or below the airway Q41 (Base FL35) north of ORTAC.
    Prior Permission Required - Channel Island Control Zone PPR

    When notified as being in force (Please check NOTAMs and UK AIP), Channel Island Control Zone PPR can be booked online through this web site.(Click here or on "Online PPR Reservation" on menu bar.) You will be required to register to use the Online PPR Reservation System and a valid email address is required. Your PPR Reservation number will be emailed to you or can be retrieved by reviewing your reservation after it has been created. Your PPR Reservation number must be included in field 18 "Other Information" of your flight plan to prevent Flight Plan Rejection. i.e. ........RMK/PPR XXXXXX

     

    PPR is booked according to your estimate for the "Zone Boundary" in the appropriate inbound Arrival Sector.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Channel Island Control Zone PPR booked through arrival sectors solely designated for other Channel Island airfields may lead to Flight Plan rejection, extensive re-routing, excessive holding or possible diversion.

     

    UK NPPL holders wishing to visit any of Channel Islands will be required to contact Jersey ATC by telephone in order to secure special permission and routing instructions in order for the flight to remain clear of French Airspace. Please contact Jersey ATC Supervisor on the PPR Enquiry Line +44 1534 446309.