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NFL 2024-1-3031 - Notice on the regulations for the locally defined airspaces C (HX), D (not CTR) (HX) and TMZ (HX)

Last updated on 13 April 2024
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH announced regulations for the locally defined airspaces C (HX), D (not CTR) (HX), and TMZ (HX), which will enter into force on 21 March 2024. These regulations affect various areas in Germany, including Leipzig, Berlin, Dresden, Hanover, Erfurt, Hamburg, and Friedrichshafen, and replace the previous announcement NfL 2023-1-2844.

The following regulations apply from 21 March 2024.

Airspace D (not CTR) and TMZ Leipzig (HX):

  • The entire airspace D and the TMZ Leipzig are generally active 24 hours a day.
  • Specific areas within these airspaces are flexibly activated or deactivated depending on the operating runway at Leipzig Airport.
  • Aircraft pilots must inform themselves about the current status of the airspace before entering it.
  • The activation or deactivation of the airspace is communicated by the Munich air traffic control centre via VFR ATIS and „LANGEN INFORMATION“.

Airspace C Berlin (HX):

  • Airspace C Berlin is also generally active 24 hours a day.
  • Here too, certain areas are handled flexibly depending on the operating runway at Berlin Airport.
  • Information is passed on by the Bremen air traffic control centre via VFR ATIS and „LANGEN INFORMATION“.

Airspace D (not CTR) and TMZ Dresden (HX):

  • Similar regulations apply in Dresden as in Leipzig, with 24/7 activity and flexible handling of certain areas.
  • DFS informs about the status via TWR-ATIS of Dresden Airport and „LANGEN INFORMATION“.

TMZ Hanover (HX):

  • Part of the TMZ Hannover is permanently active, while other areas are regulated flexibly.
  • The regulations are communicated by the Bremen Air Traffic Control Centre and „LANGEN INFORMATION“.

TMZ Erfurt (HX):

  • TMZ Erfurt is only active when IFR arrivals/departures take place at Erfurt Airport.
  • Information on the status is provided by ATIS Friedrichshafen and „LANGEN INFORMATION“.

Airspace C Hamburg (HX):

  • Similar to the other airspaces, airspace C Hamburg is basically always active, with the exception of certain areas.
  • Uetersen flight control and „LANGEN INFORMATION“ will inform you of the current status.

TMZ Friedrichshafen (HX):

  • The entire TMZ Friedrichshafen airspace is always active, with the exception of specific areas depending on the operating runway.
  • Information is communicated via ATIS Friedrichshafen and „ALPS RADAR“.

In all cases, pilots must inform themselves about the current status before entering the airspace concerned and, if necessary, obtain a control clearance or leave the airspace. The regulations aim to ensure air traffic safety through clear communication and flexible adaptation to the respective traffic situation.


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