Oceanic Flight Information

Resources

FAA National Airspace System Resource Guide

FAA North Atlantic Resource Guide

FAA Pacific Resource Guide

FAA West Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico Resource Guide

News

Flight Crews: Be Aware of NAT Clearance Changes March/April 2025: During the recent 2025 NBAA International Operators Conference, business aircraft pilots received updates about best practices for flying over the North Atlantic, the world’s busiest oceanic airspace.
How Pilots Prepare for the Unexpected During Trans-Oceanic Flights July/August 2024: Business aviation pilots who have flown hundreds of oceanic crossings offer tips about making contingency plans and the art of expecting the unexpected.
NBAA News Hour Details Latest Changes to Oceanic Flight Procedures Nov. 16, 2023: With so many changes to pilot procedures for oceanic and international flights taking place in the wake of the pandemic, the time is now for flight crews to familiarize themselves before their next trip overseas.
New FAA Guides Detail Streamlined LOA Process for Transoceanic Flights Aug. 3, 2023: The FAA’s Oceanic and Remote Continental Operations Application Guides include information about the new streamlined letter of authorization process required for transoceanic flight.
Operators: Tips for Avoiding Common Oceanic Route Errors July 13, 2023: New York Center’s Oceanic Air Traffic Controller Karoline Gorman shared concerns with NBAA regarding business jets not filing preferred oceanic routes, especially into the New York Metro area, and from the Northeast, southbound, coasting out to WATRS airspace.
Deep Water Ditching March/April 2023: Deep water ditching is a rare event in today’s age of advanced aircraft, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared to ditch if required.
NBAA GO Offers Guidance on New ICAO PANS-ATM Protocols Nov. 2, 2020: New global oceanic traffic separation and contingency procedures developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization go into effect Nov. 5, 2020.
New ICAO Oceanic In-Flight Contingency Procedures Take Effect Next Month Oct. 13, 2020: Changes to ICAO Document 4444 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services-Air Traffic Management - will usher in new in-flight contingency procedures in oceanic airspace. The changes, which are significant, will take effect Nov. 5, 2020.
FAA Safety Alerts Highlight Potential for COVID-Related, ATC-Zero Events July 10, 2020: Due to COVID-19, the FAA has issued SAFOs recommending operators familiarize themselves with Oceanic and Terminal Airspace procedures for the closure of ATC facilities with little notice.
Top 4 International Issues for Business Aviation March 5, 2018: NBAA shares the top four things international business aviation operators should know before their next overseas flight in the March/April 2018 edition of Business Aviation Insider magazine, the International Issue.
Revised In-flight Contingency Procedures To Be Used In Oceanic Operations Feb. 16, 2006: FAA Domestic/International NOTAM Book. This notice will be posted in the January 19, 2006 edition of the FAA Domestic/International NOTAM book. It will be located in: Part 3 (International), Section 2 (International Oceanic Airspace Notices), Pacific notices and Atlantic notices. It will also be posted on the Oceanic Operations Standards Group Webpage.

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