LC must verbally coordinate with departure control for which operations?

• A. SVFR operations
• B. OTP operations
• C. SVFR operations and/or OTP operations
• D. SVFR and OTP operations

Answer: (D)

Coordinating with Departure Control is required whenever a departure involves non-standard procedures that affect how traffic leaves the terminal area and enters the en route airspace. SVFR flights operate under special visual flight rules with weather minima that differ from normal VFR and require explicit clearance; to safely sequence and hand off these aircraft, the local controller must inform Departure Control about the flight’s intent, route, and altitude so they can manage the flow. OTP operations involve non-normal routing or altitude patterns that also change how traffic is released into the en route structure; Departure Control needs to be aware to maintain separation and prevent conflicts. Because these operations alter normal departure patterns, verbal coordination with Departure Control is required for both.