Anchorage ARTCC: Oceanic #

General Information #

1. Oceanic airspace is to be controlled using the vatSys client. The vatSys client is available for download here. vatSys has a built-in method of keeping your local information up to date including sector files, plugins, etc.
2. Please utilize the ATOP Guide for information on separation standards outside of radar airspace.
3. Handoffs to ZAN Domestic are using automated means and communications transfer must be conducted prior to crossing the boundary.
4. Handoffs to any other sector, unless otherwise established by LOA, will be via direct message or voice and must occur no later than 15 minutes prior to boundary crossing.

Areas #

Pacific Area #

Radar Coverage #

The Pacific area does have radar coverage for a portion closest to the Domestic side. This may be used to provide radar services, especially for departures and arrivals, and establishing radar identification.

This radar coverage is viewable by enabling the Sys > SRM map in vatSys.

When an aircraft is radar identified, controllers should/may use the identification of “Anchorage Center” when communicating with the aircraft and may revert to the normal communication procedures.

Arctic Area #

There is no radar coverage in this sector.