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Pre‐Departure Clearance (PDC)

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

PDC must be utilized in accordance with this order and the local facility directive for transmitting automated clearances developed in accordance with FAA Order JO 7210.3, Facility Operation and Administration.
Review all clearances for accuracy and route integrity.
Ensure all information is complete and understandable to the recipient, and the route of flight is continuous.
PDC does not permit amended or revised flight plans to be transmitted. Revised or amended flight plans require the clearance to be verbally issued to the flight crew.
Note

A flight plan that initially generates in the tower, with a route assigned by automation, (for example: ADR) is not considered revised or amended and may be transmitted.
PDC information must be operational in nature. All selectable fields will be predefined by the Terminal Automation System (TAS) and available from a drop‐down menu.
For a minimum of 60 days following the commissioning of a Terminal Data Link System (TDLS), the facility Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) must broadcast that PDC is available.