2-1-16. SURFACE AREAS

2-1-16. SURFACE AREAS

1. Coordinate with the appropriate nonapproach control tower on an individual aircraft basis before issuing a clearance which would require flight within a surface area for which the tower has responsibility unless otherwise specified in a letter of agreement.
   • REFERENCE
   • FAA Order JO 7210.3, Para 4-3-1, Letters of Agreement.
   • 14 CFR Section 91.127, Operating on or in the Vicinity of an Airport in Class E Airspace.
   • P/CG Term - Surface Area.
2. Coordinate with the appropriate control tower for transit authorization when you are providing radar traffic advisory service to an aircraft that will enter another facility's airspace.

   NOTE: The pilot is not expected to obtain his/her own authorization through each area when in contact with a radar facility.

3. Transfer communications to the appropriate facility, if required, prior to operation within a surface area for which the tower has responsibility.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-17, Radio Communications Transfer.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 3-1-11, Surface Area Restrictions.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-6-1, Application.
• 14 CFR Section 91.129, Operations in Class D Airspace.