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<tabber>
|-|TTN ATCT=
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{| class="table table-sop table-sop-operational-positions"
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-operational-positions"
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|-|PHL TRACON=
|-|PHL TRACON=
{{Extract:OperPositions-PHL-TRACON}}
{{Extract:OperPositions-PHL-TRACON}}
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<tabber>
|-|Valid Exits=
|-|Valid Exits=
<div class="ny-pull-right" style="width: 35%">
<div class="ny-pull-right" style="width: 35%">
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
! Exit Gate
! Exit Gate
! Exit  
! Exit
! Scratchpad
! Scratchpad
! Radial
! Radial
|-
|-
| rowspan=7 | '''North'''
| rowspan=7 | '''North'''
| PTW
| PTW || PTW ||
| PTW
|
|-
|-
| FJC
| FJC || FJC ||
| FJC
|
|-
|-
| MAZIE
| MAZIE || MAZ || SBJ 237
| MAZ
| SBJ 237
|-
|-
| ARD
| ARD || ARD ||
| ARD
|
|-
|-
| SBJ
| SBJ || SBJ ||
| SBJ
|
|-
|-
| MXE
| MXE || MXE ||
| MXE
|
|-
|-
| STOEN
| STOEN || STO || MXE 240
| STO
| MXE 240
|-
|-
| rowspan=8 | '''South'''
| rowspan=8 | '''South'''
| RUUTH
| RUUTH || RUU || RBV 238
| RUU
| RBV 238
|-
|-
| RBV
| RBV || RBV ||
| RBV
|
|-
|-
| DITCH
| DITCH || DIT || CYN 274 / VCN 047
| DIT
| CYN 274 / VCN 047
|-
|-
| CYN
| CYN || CYN ||
| CYN
|
|-
|-
| VCN
| VCN || VCN ||
| VCN
|
|-
|-
| OOD
| OOD || OOD ||
| OOD
|  
|-
|-
| ENO
| ENO || ENO ||
| ENO
|
|-
|-
| DQO
| DQO || DQO ||
| DQO
|
|}
|}
</div>
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[[File:ExitGateDiagram-PHL.png|550px]]
[[File:ExitGateDiagram-PHL.png|550px]]


 
;Notes
===== Notes =====
# DITCH is a valid exit for certain N90 airports. Reference the preferred routes section of this manual for more information.
# DITCH is a valid exit for certain N90 airports. Reference the preferred routes section of this manual for more information.
# White exit points '''must be preceded by''' a red or grey exit point. Examples of acceptable route strings include:
# White exit points '''must be preceded by''' a red or grey exit point. Examples of acceptable route strings include:
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|-|Departure Frequency=
|-|Departure Frequency=
 
<div style="width:40%; float:right;">
{| class="table table-sop"
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
! Position
! Position
! Frequency
! Frequency
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|-
|-
| NY_CTR
| NY_CTR
| 125.325
| 125.320
| N56
| N56
|-
|-
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| 124.350
| 124.350
| 6E
| 6E
|-
|}
|}
</div>
The table on the right lists common departure frequencies for TTN, and the order in which they should be used.


The table on the right lists common departure frequencies for TTN, and the order in which they should be used. Note that this table only serves as a guide. The actual departure frequency has to be determined based on coordination with the other online controllers.
Note that this table only serves as a guide. The actual departure frequency has to be determined based on coordination with the other online controllers.


|-|Common Amendments=
If there is no other controller online that would accept departures from TTN, use UNICOM frequency (122.8).


|-|Common Amendments=
{{Extract:CommonAmendments-PHL-TRACON}}
{{Extract:CommonAmendments-PHL-TRACON}}


|-|LOA Routes=
|-|LOA Routes=
 
Routing to certain airports in ZNY, ZDC and ZBW ARTCCs is precoordinated through letters of agreement (LOA). These routes have been added to the [[PRD|Preferred Route Database]]. Therefore, PRD must be referenced for all departures.
Routing to certain airports in ZNY, ZDC and ZBW ARTCCs is pre-coordinated through letters of agreement (LOA). These routes have been added to the '''[[PRD|Preferred Route Database]]'''. Therefore, PRD must be referenced for all departures.
 


|-|IFR Departures=
|-|IFR Departures=
The initial altitude for IFR departures of all types is 3,000’ whereas higher may be expected in 10 minutes after departure.
* The initial altitude for IFR departures of all types is 3,000' whereas higher may be expected in 10 minutes after departure.
 
* There is no published departure procedure out of Trenton. All aircraft must be cleared to their destination via radar vectors to an TTN exit.
There is no published departure procedure out of Trenton. All aircraft must be cleared to their destination via radar vectors to a TTN exit.


|-|VFR Departures=
|-|VFR Departures=
Wilmington is located inside '''[[VFR Operations#Airspace_Classification|Class D]]elta''' Airspace but it is in close proximity to Philadelphia Class Bravo Airspace.  
TTN is located inside a '''[[VFR Operations#Airspace_Classification|Class Delta]] Airspace''' but it is in close proximity to Philadelphia Bravo Airspace. See [[VFR Operations#Class D VFR Operations]] for detailed explanation of VFR procedures.
 
</tabber>
See the [[VFR Operations#Airspace_Classification|VFR Operations document]] for detailed explanation of applicable VFR procedures.
 


</tabber>
=== Ground ===


=== Ground Control ===
; Departure Sequencing
; Departure Sequencing
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<div style="width:40%; float:right;">
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
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! Exits
! Exits
|-
|-
|'''North'''
|'''North Gates'''
|MXE, STOEN, PTW, FJC, MAZIE, PNE, ARD
| MXE/STOEN, PTW/FJC, MAZIE/PNE/ARD
|-
|-
|'''South'''
|'''South Gates'''
|RUUTH, DITCH, OOD, DQO
| RUUTH, DITCH, OOD, DQO
|}
|}
</div>
</div>
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##If not the above, then by alternating exit.
##If not the above, then by alternating exit.
##If not the above, then by aircraft type largest to smallest.
##If not the above, then by aircraft type largest to smallest.
# Coordinate with Local Control at the beginning of a shift if departures will “monitor” or “contact.” Also ensure to coordinate how Local Control would like departure sequence forwarded.
# Coordinate with Local Control at the beginning of a shift if departures will "monitor" or "contact." Also ensure to coordinate how Local Control would like departure sequence forwarded.
# Before switching departing aircraft to Local Control frequency, ensure the aircraft is aware of his or her number for takeoff. This is important for engine start and warm up times.
# Before switching departing aircraft to Local Control frequency, ensure the aircraft is aware of his or her number for takeoff. This is important for engine start and warm up times.


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# When the above is not available, hold departures on the ramp until the inbound aircraft is clear of the outbound aircraft. You may use conditional taxi instructions to accomplish this.
# When the above is not available, hold departures on the ramp until the inbound aircraft is clear of the outbound aircraft. You may use conditional taxi instructions to accomplish this.


=== Local Control ===
=== Tower ===


<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Tower Procedures=
|-|Tower Procedures=
 
'''Releases'''
==== Tower Procedures ====
# Releases from TTN is requested per aircraft, unless PHL TRACON permits blanket releases.
 
# In order to depart TTN under an IFR flight plan, TRACON must issue a release for departure. Departure restrictions such as release times and clearance void times are necessary to separate departures from other traffic in the airspace or to regulate the departure flow. Through land line communications, tower will obtain a release from TRACON for a specific flight after which tower can then issue departure instructions and takeoff clearance.
; Releases
* Releases from TTN is requested per aircraft unless PHL TRACON permits blanket releases.
* In order to depart TTN under an IFR flight plan, TRACON must issue a release for departure. Departure restrictions such as release times and clearance void times are necessary to separate departures from other traffic in the airspace or to regulate the departure flow. Through land line communications, tower will obtain a release from TRACON for a specific flight after which tower can then issue departure instructions and takeoff clearance


; Separation
; Separation
The standard departure separation technique to be used is anticipated radar separation. Only use timed separation if the pilot requests it.
:The standard departure separation technique to be used is anticipated radar separation. Only use timed separation if the pilot requests it.


; Radar
; Radar
This tower uses a RACD radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. By agreement with Philadelphia TRACON, this tower will NOT radar identify departing IFR aircraft and will instruct a departure to contact departure control once the aircraft appears to be clear of any traffic. It is imperative that tower controllers observe departing traffic turning towards the assigned heading before handing off. VFR aircraft can and must be radar identified to receive flight following within the tower's airspace, otherwise it is not necessary.
:This tower uses a RACD radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. By agreement with Philadelphia TRACON, this tower will NOT radar identify departing IFR aircraft and will instruct a departure to contact departure control once the aircraft appears to be clear of any traffic. It is imperative that tower controllers observe departing traffic turning towards the assigned heading before handing off. However, VFR aircraft can and '''must''' be radar identified to receive flight following within the tower's airspace.


|-|Runway Selection=
|-|Runway Selection=
'''Runway Selection'''


=====Runway Selection=====
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
 
! rowspan=2 width="25%" | Wind Speed
{| class="table table-sop"
! rowspan=2 width="25%" | Direction
! width="25%" | Wind Speed
! colspan=2 width="50%" | Configuration
! width="25%" | Direction
|-
! width="15%" | Depart
! width="25%" | Depart
! width="15%" | Land
! width="25%" | Land
|-
|-
|'''0-4'''
|'''0-4'''
|Any
|Any
|6, 34
|6, 34
|4
|6
|-
|-
|rowspan=4 | '''5-15'''
| rowspan=4 | '''5+'''
|230-329
|230-329
|24, 34
|24, 34
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|24, 16
|24, 16
|24
|24
|-
|}
|}


|-|Departure Heading (IFR)=
|-|Departure Heading (IFR)=
All departures shall be issued runway heading unless PHL TRACON assigns a specific heading in the IFR release.
All departures shall be issued runway heading unless PHL TRACON assigns a specific heading in the IFR release.
 
|-|Missed Approach=
|-|Missed Approach=
=====Missed Approach =====
* All TTN missed approaches shall be issued the published missed for the IAP being conducted.
* All TTN missed approaches shall be issued the published missed for the IAP being conducted.
* In order to prevent increased workload on the TRACON, consider issuing missed approaches speed restrictions in accordance with FAA Order JO 7110.65.
* In order to prevent increased workload on the TRACON, consider issuing missed approaches speed restrictions in accordance with FAA Order JO 7110.65.
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* Coordinate with the TRACON as soon as possible and hand off when local traffic is not a factor for those aircraft not remaining in the traffic pattern.
* Coordinate with the TRACON as soon as possible and hand off when local traffic is not a factor for those aircraft not remaining in the traffic pattern.
* Sound judgment must be exercised when dealing with missed approaches. Deviate as necessary from the published procedure if using it would compromise safety.
* Sound judgment must be exercised when dealing with missed approaches. Deviate as necessary from the published procedure if using it would compromise safety.
 
|-|VFR Procedures=
|-|VFR Procedures=
'''Airspace'''
=====Airspace=====
# Class [[VFR Operations#Airspace_Classification|DELTA]].
# Trenton Mercer Tower owns 2700' MSL and below within 4 miles of the airport except in the southwest quadrant where TTN owns all the way to Yardley (ARD) VOR.
* '''[[VFR Operations#Airspace_Classification|Class Delta]]'''
 
* Trenton Mercer Tower owns 2700' MSL and below within 4 miles of the airport except in the southwest quadrant where TTN owns all the way to Yardley (ARD) VOR.
; Radar
; Radar
* Trenton tower uses DBRITE radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. The following are the uses of the DBRITE radar at Wilmington:
# Trenton Mercer tower uses DBRITE radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. The following are the uses of the DBRITE radar at Trenton Mercer:
** To determine an aircraft's exact location. This is accomplished by radar identifying the VFR aircraft through any of the techniques available to a radar position, such as having the aircraft squawk ident. Once identified, the aircraft's position and spatial relationship to other aircraft can be determined. Once initial radar identification of a VFR aircraft has been established and the appropriate instructions have been issued, radar monitoring may be discontinued; the reason being that the local controller's primary means of surveillance in VFR conditions is visually scanning the airport and local area.
#* To determine an aircraft's exact location. This is accomplished by radar identifying the VFR aircraft through any of the techniques available to a radar position, such as having the aircraft squawk ident. Once identified, the aircraft's position and spatial relationship to other aircraft can be determined. Once initial radar identification of a VFR aircraft has been established and the appropriate instructions have been issued, radar monitoring may be discontinued; the reason being that the local controller's primary means of surveillance in VFR conditions is visually scanning the airport and local area.
** To provide radar traffic advisories. Radar traffic advisories may be provided to the extent that the local controller is able to monitor the radar display. Local Control has primary control responsibilities to the aircraft operating on the runways, which will normally supersede radar monitoring duties.
#* To provide radar traffic advisories. Radar traffic advisories may be provided to the extent that the local controller is able to monitor the radar display. Local Control has primary control responsibilities to the aircraft operating on the runways, which will normally supersede radar monitoring duties.
** To provide information and instructions to aircraft operating within Class B, Class C, and Class D surface areas. In an example of this situation, the local controller would use the radar to advise a pilot on an extended downwind when to turn base leg.
#* To provide a direction or suggested heading. The local controller may provide pilots flying VFR with generalized instructions which will facilitate operations;
** To provide a direction or suggested heading. The local controller may provide pilots flying VFR with generalized instructions which will facilitate operations:
#*:{{phraseology|syntax=Proceed southwest bound, enter a right downwind runway tree fower.}}
{{phraseology|syntax=Proceed southwest bound, enter a right downwind runway tree fower.}}
#:Or provide a suggested heading to establish radar identification or as an advisory aid to navigation;
: Or provide a suggested heading to establish radar identification or as an advisory aid to navigation:
#::{{phraseology|syntax=Suggest heading two two zero for radar identification.}}
{{phraseology|syntax=Suggest heading two two zero for radar identification.}}
#:In both cases, the instructions are advisory aids to the pilot flying VFR and are not radar vectors.
: In both cases, the instructions are advisory aids to the pilot flying VFR and are not radar vectors.
#* To provide information and instructions to aircraft operating within Class B, Class C, and Class D surface areas. In an example of this situation, the local controller would use the radar to advise a pilot on an extended downwind when to turn base leg.


; Departures
; Departures
All departures whose destination is known to be PHL should remain on the ground until an approval has been received from the PHL Tower that they are able to accept the aircraft into their airspace.
All departures whose destination is known to be PHL should remain on the ground until an approval has been received from the PHL Tower that they are able to accept the aircraft into their airspace.


; Flight Following
; Flight Following
 
All aircraft should remain on the tower frequency while operating within the Class Delta. For operations leaving the Class Delta and requesting Flight Following coordination with Philadelphia Departure will be required.
All aircraft should remain on the tower frequency unless the route of flight will or may impede the operations of PHL TRACON while operating inside the tower's delegated portion of the Class Bravo, or the aircraft will leave the tower's delegated portion of the Class Bravo..


; Pattern Work
; Pattern Work
All traffic patterns at TTN are to the LEFT unless the pilot specifically requests something different or traffic warrants the use of right hand patterns. In the event of tower requiring the use of a left and right downwind for one runway, the intersecting runway cannot be used.
All traffic patterns at TTN are to the LEFT unless the pilot specifically requests something different or traffic warrants the use of right hand patterns. In the event of tower requiring the use of a left and right downwind for one runway, the intersecting runway cannot be used.


NOTE: All helicopters should be at 500’ AGL, props at 1000’ AGL, and jets at 1500’ AGL.
NOTE: All helicopters should be at 500' AGL, props at 1,000' AGL, and jets at 1,500' AGL.
 
; VFR Reporting Points


; VFR reporting points
Pilots will often report a geographical location or checkpoint to verify and announce their location and position in relation to the field. Most VFR checkpoints are depicted on sectional aeronautical and terminal area charts.
Pilots will often report a geographical location or checkpoint to verify and announce their location and position in relation to the field. Most VFR checkpoints are depicted on sectional aeronautical and terminal area charts.
</tabber>
</tabber>


== TRACON ==
== TRACON ==
TRACON services for Trenton Mercer are provided by [[PHL SOP|Philadelphia TRACON]].


== Appendix ==
TRACON services for Trenton Mercer are provided by [[PHL SOP#TRACON|Philadelphia TRACON]].
=== Changelog ===
{| class="table table-sop table-sop-compact"
! style="white-space: nowrap;" | Change &nbsp;
! style="white-space: nowrap;" | Date Published &nbsp;
! Description
|-
| '''CHG1'''
| 23 Feb 2014
| MAJOR REVISION. Updated to Wiki format. Separated from the PHL SOP.
|-
| '''CHG2'''
| 28 Jun 2014
| Concordance with PHL SOP in regard to departure frequency.
|-
| '''CHG3'''
| 28 Sep 2014
| TTN is not a satellite anymore.
|-
| '''CHG4'''
| 22 May 2020
| Amended the IFR Squawk Code Range.
|-
| '''CHG5'''
| 06 Mar 2021
| Minor phraseology changes.
|-
| '''CHG6'''
| 12 Mar 2022
| Update ground frequency to AFV deconflicted frequency
|-
| '''CHG7'''
| 4 Nov 2024
| Converted to new Wiki format.
|-
|}

Latest revision as of 00:53, 24 June 2026

New York ARTCC
Standard Operating Procedure — Trenton Mercer ATCT

Rev. 7 — Revised: 2026-06-24

Area at a glance

ICAO Code Airport Name Airspace
KTTN Trenton Mercer D


Purpose
This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at Trenton Mercer Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). The procedures described herein are supplemental to the New York ARTCC Standard Operating Procedures and FAA Order JO 7110.65.
Distribution
This order is distributed to all New York ARTCC personnel.
Procedural Deviations
Exceptional or unusual requirements may dictate procedural deviations or supplementary procedures to this order. A situation may arise that is not adequately covered herein; in such an event use good judgment to adequately resolve the problem.



Operational Positions

Position Callsign Radio Name Frequency Identifier
Ground TTN_GND Trenton Ground 121.925 6T
Tower TTN_TWR Trenton Tower 120.700 6R
ATIS KTTN_ATIS 126.775

Sector Callsign Frequency Identifier Combined Sector
North Departure PHL_ND_DEP 124.350 1E Primary Departure
North High PHL_NH_DEP 126.070 1H Always Combined
South Departure PHL_SD_DEP 119.750 1V
South High PHL_SH_DEP 126.600 1J Always Combined
Sector Callsign Frequency Identifier Combined Sector
North Arrival PHL_NA_APP 128.400 1N Primary Approach
South Arrival PHL_SA_APP 133.870 1S
Sector Callsign Frequency Identifier Combined Sector
Final Vectors 1 PHL_F1_APP 125.400 1F Primary Final
Final Vectors 2 PHL_F2_APP 132.670 1L
Sector Callsign Frequency Identifier Combined Sector
Woodstown PHL_WD_APP 127.350 1W Primary Satalite
Dupont PHL_DU_APP 118.350 1D Always Combined
Pottstown PHL_PT_APP 126.850 1P
Yardley PHL_YD_APP 123.800 1Y Always Combined

ATCT

Clearance Delivery

Exit Gate Exit Scratchpad Radial
North PTW PTW
FJC FJC
MAZIE MAZ SBJ 237
ARD ARD
SBJ SBJ
MXE MXE
STOEN STO MXE 240
South RUUTH RUU RBV 238
RBV RBV
DITCH DIT CYN 274 / VCN 047
CYN CYN
VCN VCN
OOD OOD
ENO ENO
DQO DQO

Notes
  1. DITCH is a valid exit for certain N90 airports. Reference the preferred routes section of this manual for more information.
  2. White exit points must be preceded by a red or grey exit point. Examples of acceptable route strings include:
    OOD TEBEE ...
    MXE MXE278 PENSY ...
    PTW PTW320 SARAA ...
    RUUTH RBV ...
    OOD VCN PHL
Position Frequency Code
PHL_PT_APP 126.850 6P
PHL_NA_APP 128.400 6N
NY_CTR 125.320 N56
PHL_ND_DEP 124.350 6E

The table on the right lists common departure frequencies for TTN, and the order in which they should be used.

Note that this table only serves as a guide. The actual departure frequency has to be determined based on coordination with the other online controllers.

If there is no other controller online that would accept departures from TTN, use UNICOM frequency (122.8).

Airway Join
V3 North: MAZIE V3
South: MXE V3
V29 North: PTW V29
South: DQO V29
V123 North: RUUTH V123
South: OOD V123
V157 North: RUUTH V157
South: OOD V157
V166 West: DQO V166
South: OOD V166
V170 North (West Ops): MXE V170
North (East Ops): PTW V12 BOYER V170
South: DQO V170
V184 North (West Ops): MXE V184
North (East Ops): PTW V12 HAR V184
South: VCN V184
V312 East: DITCH V312
South: OOD V312
V378 MXE V378
V449 PTW CHLSE V449
V474 West Ops: MXE V474
East Ops: PTW V12 BOYER V39 DELRO V474
J6 North: DITCH J225 JFK J37 ALB J6
South: MXE PENSY J110 FLIRT J6
J42 North RNAV: DITCH J225 JFK HFD J42
South: OOD J42
J48 RNAV: STOEN REEFI EMI J48
Non-RNAV: MXE MXE278 PENSY J48
J60 PTW SARAA RAV PSB J60
J62 DITCH V312 DRIFT J121 SHLEP J62
J64 PTW SARAA J64
J77 North: DITCH J225 JFK J37 GANDE J77
South: MXE PENSY J77
J80 North: DITCH J225 JFK J37 GANDE J80
West: MXE PENSY J110 KIPPI J80
J110 MXE PENSY J110
J150 North: DITCH V312 CYN J150
South: OOD J150
J225 DITCH J225
J230 MXE PENSY J110 LARRI J230
Q42 MXE PENSY J110 FLIRT BRNAN Q42
Q62 PTW SARAA J64 RAV Q62
Q75 STOEN Q75
Q409 OOD TEBEE HAYDO TRPOD Q409
Filed Exit Amendment
ARD MAZIE V3 SBJ
BAL DQO V166 BELAY V378 BAL
BELAY DQO V166 BELAY
BRAND East: DITCH
N90: RUUTH
BYRDD MXE
CHLSE PTW CHLSE
CYN DITCH CYN
DCA DQO V166 BELAY V378 BAL DCA
EMI STOEN REEFI EMI
ETX PTW ETX
GXU DITCH CYN
HAYDO OOD TEBEE HAYDO
LGA RUUTH V123 LGA
METRO MAZIE V3 SBJ
RUUTH V123 RBV
PENSY MXE PENSY
RBV RUUTH V123 RBV
REEFI STOEN REEFI
SARAA PTW SARAA
SBJ MAZIE V3 SBJ
SBY OOD TEBEE HAYDO SBY
TEBEE OOD TEBEE
VCN OOD VCN

Routing to certain airports in ZNY, ZDC and ZBW ARTCCs is precoordinated through letters of agreement (LOA). These routes have been added to the Preferred Route Database. Therefore, PRD must be referenced for all departures.

  • The initial altitude for IFR departures of all types is 3,000' whereas higher may be expected in 10 minutes after departure.
  • There is no published departure procedure out of Trenton. All aircraft must be cleared to their destination via radar vectors to an TTN exit.

TTN is located inside a Class Delta Airspace but it is in close proximity to Philadelphia Bravo Airspace. See VFR Operations#Class D VFR Operations for detailed explanation of VFR procedures.

Ground

Departure Sequencing
Exit Gate Exits
North Gates MXE/STOEN, PTW/FJC, MAZIE/PNE/ARD
South Gates RUUTH, DITCH, OOD, DQO
  1. Aircraft should be sequenced to depart in the following order:
    1. By alternating gate group.
    2. If not the above, then by alternating exit.
    3. If not the above, then by aircraft type largest to smallest.
  2. Coordinate with Local Control at the beginning of a shift if departures will "monitor" or "contact." Also ensure to coordinate how Local Control would like departure sequence forwarded.
  3. Before switching departing aircraft to Local Control frequency, ensure the aircraft is aware of his or her number for takeoff. This is important for engine start and warm up times.
Taxi Routes
  1. As the taxiway system is simple, there are no pre-defined routings.
  2. Since there are no parallel taxiways, you may use each taxiway as a two-way road whereby aircraft may be taxied in the opposite direction on the same taxiway at the same time. When you do this, ensure that both aircraft are told to watch out for the other. This procedure is only available to single engine props during daylight hours as they are narrow enough to be able to fit two abreast.
  3. When the above is not available, hold departures on the ramp until the inbound aircraft is clear of the outbound aircraft. You may use conditional taxi instructions to accomplish this.

Tower

Releases

  1. Releases from TTN is requested per aircraft, unless PHL TRACON permits blanket releases.
  2. In order to depart TTN under an IFR flight plan, TRACON must issue a release for departure. Departure restrictions such as release times and clearance void times are necessary to separate departures from other traffic in the airspace or to regulate the departure flow. Through land line communications, tower will obtain a release from TRACON for a specific flight after which tower can then issue departure instructions and takeoff clearance.
Separation
The standard departure separation technique to be used is anticipated radar separation. Only use timed separation if the pilot requests it.
Radar
This tower uses a RACD radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. By agreement with Philadelphia TRACON, this tower will NOT radar identify departing IFR aircraft and will instruct a departure to contact departure control once the aircraft appears to be clear of any traffic. It is imperative that tower controllers observe departing traffic turning towards the assigned heading before handing off. However, VFR aircraft can and must be radar identified to receive flight following within the tower's airspace.

Runway Selection

Wind Speed Direction Configuration
Depart Land
0-4 Any 6, 34 6
5+ 230-329 24, 34 24
330-049 6, 34 6
050-149 6, 16 6
150-229 24, 16 24

All departures shall be issued runway heading unless PHL TRACON assigns a specific heading in the IFR release.

  • All TTN missed approaches shall be issued the published missed for the IAP being conducted.
  • In order to prevent increased workload on the TRACON, consider issuing missed approaches speed restrictions in accordance with FAA Order JO 7110.65.
  • If the conditions are VMC, Local Control can elect to have the aircraft enter the traffic pattern and remain Local Control frequency so long as coordination is effected with the TRACON.
  • Coordinate with the TRACON as soon as possible and hand off when local traffic is not a factor for those aircraft not remaining in the traffic pattern.
  • Sound judgment must be exercised when dealing with missed approaches. Deviate as necessary from the published procedure if using it would compromise safety.

Airspace

  1. Class DELTA.
  2. Trenton Mercer Tower owns 2700' MSL and below within 4 miles of the airport except in the southwest quadrant where TTN owns all the way to Yardley (ARD) VOR.
Radar
  1. Trenton Mercer tower uses DBRITE radar only and is not certified for any approach control services. The following are the uses of the DBRITE radar at Trenton Mercer:
    • To determine an aircraft's exact location. This is accomplished by radar identifying the VFR aircraft through any of the techniques available to a radar position, such as having the aircraft squawk ident. Once identified, the aircraft's position and spatial relationship to other aircraft can be determined. Once initial radar identification of a VFR aircraft has been established and the appropriate instructions have been issued, radar monitoring may be discontinued; the reason being that the local controller's primary means of surveillance in VFR conditions is visually scanning the airport and local area.
    • To provide radar traffic advisories. Radar traffic advisories may be provided to the extent that the local controller is able to monitor the radar display. Local Control has primary control responsibilities to the aircraft operating on the runways, which will normally supersede radar monitoring duties.
    • To provide a direction or suggested heading. The local controller may provide pilots flying VFR with generalized instructions which will facilitate operations;
      PHRASEOLOGY
      Proceed southwest bound, enter a right downwind runway tree fower.
  1. Or provide a suggested heading to establish radar identification or as an advisory aid to navigation;
    PHRASEOLOGY
    Suggest heading two two zero for radar identification.
  1. In both cases, the instructions are advisory aids to the pilot flying VFR and are not radar vectors.
    • To provide information and instructions to aircraft operating within Class B, Class C, and Class D surface areas. In an example of this situation, the local controller would use the radar to advise a pilot on an extended downwind when to turn base leg.
Departures

All departures whose destination is known to be PHL should remain on the ground until an approval has been received from the PHL Tower that they are able to accept the aircraft into their airspace.

Flight Following

All aircraft should remain on the tower frequency while operating within the Class Delta. For operations leaving the Class Delta and requesting Flight Following coordination with Philadelphia Departure will be required.

Pattern Work

All traffic patterns at TTN are to the LEFT unless the pilot specifically requests something different or traffic warrants the use of right hand patterns. In the event of tower requiring the use of a left and right downwind for one runway, the intersecting runway cannot be used.

NOTE: All helicopters should be at 500' AGL, props at 1,000' AGL, and jets at 1,500' AGL.

VFR reporting points

Pilots will often report a geographical location or checkpoint to verify and announce their location and position in relation to the field. Most VFR checkpoints are depicted on sectional aeronautical and terminal area charts.

TRACON

TRACON services for Trenton Mercer are provided by Philadelphia TRACON.

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