ENR 5.2  Military Exercise and Training Areas and Air Defence Identification Zone

1   TEMPORARY RESERVED AREAS AND TEMPORARY SEGREGATED AREAS

In temporary reserved areas (TRA), military activities that are dangerous to other aircraft take place at specified times. Crossing restrictions apply to non-participating aircraft.

In temporary segregated areas (TSA), military activities that require the reservation of the airspace for the exclusive use take place at specified times. During their activation, these areas are not accessible to non-participating aircraft.

A cross-border area (CBA) is a TRA / TSA covering airspace of two or more adjacent states.

1.1   Areas

TRA NA - TRA NORTH ALPHA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512908N 0044913E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 505000N 0053854E - 510057N 0051655E - 510251N 0045955E - 511835N 0043325E - 511807N 0043011E - 512136N 0043011E - 512908N 0044913E. (1)FL 195 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)Air exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (3)
(1) Brussels TMA Four excl.
(2) Upper limit FL 095 in area 505000N 0053854E - 505513N 0052827E - 510023N 0054559E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 505000N 0053854E. Lower limit FL145 in area 511835N 0043325E - 511938N 0044052E - 505408N 0043217E, along arc 26 DME DUB, 511332N 0045955E - 510251N 0045955E - 511835N 0043325E.
(3) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA NB - TRA NORTH BRAVO
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511032N 0042037E - 512049N 0042812E - 512254N 0043326E - 512649N 0044320E - 512650N 0044925E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 512651N 0050018E - 512651N 0050400E - 512603N 0050610E - 511857N 0052158E - 511654N 0052630E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 510133N 0054629E - 505729N 0052350E - 505342N 0050316E - 505830N 0043650E - 511032N 0042037E.UNL / FL 195Air exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC. (1)HX (2)
(1) Airspace within the Amsterdam FIR is delegated for ATC provision to Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(2) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA N1 - BRUSSELS AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512254N 0043326E - 511835N 0043325E - 510251N 0045955E - 510057N 0051655E - 505729N 0052350E - 505342N 0050316E - 505830N 0043650E - 511032N 0042037E - 512049N 0042812E - 512254N 0043326E.UNL / FL 195Aerobatic area. (1)HX (2)
(1) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(2) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA N2 - BALEN AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511857N 0052158E - 512603N 0050610E - 512651N 0050400E - 512649N 0044320E - 512254N 0043326E - 511835N 0043325E - 510251N 0045955E - 510634N 0045955E - 511551N 0051647E - 511857N 0052158E.UNL / FL 075(1)(2)Aerobatic area.(3)HX(4)
(1) Subject to availability of Brussels TMA Four.
(2) Lower FL is FL 095 in Dutch FIR.
(3) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(4) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA N3 - MEEUWEN AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511857N 0052158E - 511654N 0052630E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 510133N 0054629E - 505729N 0052350E - 510057N 0051655E - 510251N 0045955E - 510634N 0045955E - 511551N 0051647E - 511857N 0052158E.UNL / FL 075(1)(2)Aerobatic area.(3)HX(4)
(1) Lower limit FL 110 during activation of EBR05A and FL 250 during activation of EBR05E.
(2) Lower FL is FL 095 in Dutch FIR.
(3) Airspace within the Amsterdam FIR is delegated for ATC provision to Steenokkerzeel ATCC. Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(4) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA SA - TRA SOUTH ALPHA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503019N 0035834E - 503039N 0040151E - 504048N 0043801E - 503001N 0052456E - 502627N 0053920E - 500426N 0055210E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 494738N 0054729E - 494106N 0053116E - 494038N 0051741E - along the Belgian-French border - 502101N 0040008E - 503019N 0035834E.FL 195 / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Air exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (2)
(1) Lower limit FL 100 above Brussels CTA South One and FL 060 above Liège TMA One. Upper limit FL 155 in area 494131N 0051633E - 494809N 0054507E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 494738N 0054729E - 494106N 0053116E - 494038N 0051741E - along the Belgian-French border - 494131N 0051633E.
(2) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA SB - TRA SOUTH BRAVO
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E - 500853N 0041028E - 503205N 0040655E - 503335N 0041212E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 500118N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E.UNL / FL 195Air exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA SBZ - TRA SOUTH BRAVO FBZ
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E - 500853N 0041028E - 503205N 0040655E - 503335N 0041212E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 500118N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237EUNL / FL 245For IFR flight planning purposes only. HX (1)
503418N 0040504E - 503423N 0040517E - 503555N 0041053E - 503929N 0042926E - 504036N 0043514E - 504040N 0043543E - 504042N 0043633E - 504040N 0043652E - 504036N 0043721E - 503739N 0045203E - 503727N 0045237E - 503712N 0045311E - 500253N 0054544E - 500210N 0054625E - 500113N 0054639E - 494728N 0054632E - 494646N 0054618E - 494607N 0054545E - 494533N 0054455E - 493812N 0051315E - 493805N 0051246E - 493758N 0051136E - 493807N 0045105E - 493809N 0045025E - 493814N 0044951E - 494707N 0041631E - 494723N 0041601E - 494745N 0041526E - 495739N 0040537E - 495756N 0040524E - 495816N 0040515E - 495846N 0040510E - 495928N 0040506E - 495946N 0040508E - 500706N 0040619E - 503207N 0040304E - 503238N 0040310E - 503316N 0040330E - 503344N 0040401E - 503407N 0040438E - 503418N 0040504EFL 245 / FL 195For IFR flight planning purposes only.
(1) Activation can be checked via EAUP/EUUP.
TRA/TSA S1 - NAMUR AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503705N 0043024E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 501808N 0051710E - 501208N 0044021E - 503705N 0043024E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Aerobatic area. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC. (2)HX (3)
(1) Lower limit FL 100 above Brussels CTA South One. Above TRA23 first usable level FL 100.
(2) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(3) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA S2 - BEAURAING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501208N 0044021E - 501808N 0051710E - 500118N 0054241E - 495854N 0054241E -494927N 0044914E - 501208N 0044021E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Aerobatic area. (2)(3)HX (3)(4)
(1) Lower limit FL 065 within CBA16B (see AIP France).
(2) May be announced by NOTAM for medium level CAS in case of COMOPSAIR Calendar exercise in conjunction with TSA32A, TSA32B and TSA34A, TSA34B.
(23) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(34) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA S3 - GIVET AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
500703N 0041011E - 501208N 0044021E - 494927N 0044914E - 494604N 0043047E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E - 500703N 0041011E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Aerobatic area. (2)HX (3)
(1) Lower limit FL 065 within CBA16B (see AIP France).
(2) GAT is allowed to cross TRA/TSA S3 on the route MATIX - MMD on a fixed FL. The traffic shall remain below FL 195. Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(3) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA S4 - CHARLEROI AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503205N 0040655E - 503335N 0041214E - 503705N 0043024E - 501208N 0044021E - 500703N 0041011E - 500853N 0041028E - 503205N 0040655E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Aerobatic area. (2)HX (3)
(1) Lower limit FL 100 above Brussels CTA South One.
(2) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(3) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA S5 - NEUFCHATEAU AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494604N 0043047E - 495854N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494604N 0043047E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSL (1)Aerobatic area. (2)(3)HX (3)(4)
(1) Lower limit FL 065 within CBA16B (see AIP France).
(2) May be announced by NOTAM for medium level CAS in case of COMOPSAIR Calendar exercise in conjunction with TSA32A, TSA32B.
(23) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic. GAT is allowed to cross TRA/TSA S5 on the route MATIX - MMD on a fixed FL. The traffic shall remain below FL 195.
(34) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA/TSA S6 - DURBUY AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502536N 0050543E - 503001N 0052456E - 502627N 0053920E - 500426N 0055210E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 500120N 0055102E - 500118N 0054241E - 502536N 0050543E.FL 165 / FL 055 (1)(2)Aerobatic area. (3)(4)HX (4)(5)
(1) Above TRA23 first usable level is FL 100.
(2) GAT traffic on SID departing from EBBR is passing over the area.
(3) May be announced by NOTAM for medium level CAS in case of COMOPSAIR Calendar exercise in conjunction with TSA34A, TSA34B.
(34) Permeable for OAT traffic after coordination with the area’s controlling agency and not permeable for GAT traffic.
(45) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
TRA W - TRA WEST
Lateral limitsVertical limits(1)Type of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510056N 0023429E - 510045N 0023740E - 505152N 0032551E - 505047N 0032649E - 503549N 0031628E - along the Belgian-French border - 510056N 0023429E.UNL / 4500 FT AMSLAir exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (2)

(1) Area will not be activated above FL 115 when CBA1C is active.

(2) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.

TRA WD - TRA WEST DELTA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
513036N 0020000E - 512804N 0022709E - 511622N 0031752E - 510825N 0033918E - 510047N 0033351E - 511037N 0024032E - 511243N 0020000E - 513036N 0020000E.UNL / FL 195Air exercises. Crossing clearance shall be requested in-flight from Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04) or Brussels FIC.
CBA1A - CROSS BORDER AREA ONE ALPHA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510310N 0014100E - 510056N 0023429E - 505035N 0023658E - 504343N 0030756E - 501342N 0023048E - 501342N 0022321E - 503855N 0014913E - 505417N 0012759E - 510000N 0012800E - 510310N 0014100E.UNL / FL 115Air exercises and unmanned remote controlled French State aircraft operations above French national territory.HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked with Paris UAC or Reims UAC (see AIP France). Detailed schedule is communicated via AUP France.
CBA1B - CROSS BORDER AREA ONE BRAVO
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
504343N 0030756E - 504059N 0032002E - 503549N 0031628E - 501342N 0024856E - 501342N 0023048E - 504343N 0030756E.UNL / FL 225Air exercises and unmanned remote controlled French State aircraft operations above French national territory.HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked with Paris UAC or Reims UAC (see AIP France). Detailed schedule is communicated via AUP France.
CBA1C - CROSS BORDER AREA ONE CHARLIE
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510056N 0023429E - 510045N 0023740E - 505152N 0032551E - 505047N 0032649E - 504059N 0032002E - 505035N 0023658E - 510056N 0023429E.UNL / FL 115Air exercises.HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked with Paris UAC or Reims UAC (see AIP France). Detailed schedule is communicated via AUP France.
TRA/TSA11 - URSEL (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle, 5 NM radius, centred on 510840N 0032820E.4500 FT AMSL / GNDAir exercises and UAS flights. During UAS activity, prohibited to all manned aircraft. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. HX (2)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700 (0600)-SS. Not in JUL or AUG.
TRA/TSA13A - CHANNEL A (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512907N 0020500E - 512833N  0021630E - 512719N 0023000E - 511820N 0023000E - 511933N 0020500E - 512907N 0020500E.FL 105 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)Air exercises and RPAS flights. (3) HX (4)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
(2) First usable level is FL 060.
(3) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. Flights in the TSA are subject to ATS provided by Steenokkerzeel ATCC. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(4) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl).
TRA/TSA13B - CHANNEL B (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512719N 0023000E - 512521N 0025114E - 512114N 0024957E - an arc of circle, 12.8 NM radius, centred on 510839N 0024601E and traced counterclockwise to 511637N 0023000E - 512719N 0023000E.FL 105 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)Air exercises and RPAS flights. (3)HX (4)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
(2) First usable level is FL 060.
(3) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. Flights in the TSA are subject to ATS provided by Steenokkerzeel ATCC. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(4) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl).
TRA/TSA13C - CHANNEL C (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512521N 0025114E - 512309N 0031403E - 512009N 0031237E - 511946N 0031105E - 511905N 0030630E - 512114N 0024957E - 512521N 0025114E.FL 105 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)Air exercises and RPAS flights. (3) HX (4)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
(2) First usable level is FL 060.
(3) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. Flights in the TSA are subject to ATS provided by Steenokkerzeel ATCC. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(4) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl).
TRA/TSA13D - CHANNEL D (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511646N 0031603E - 511905N 0030630E - 511946N 0031105E - 512009N 0031237E - 512309N 0031403E - 512239N 0031911E - 511646N 0031603E.FL 105 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)(3)Air exercises and RPAS flights. (4) HX (5)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
(2) First usable level is FL 060.
(3) FL 070 and lower only available after approval of Oostende APP.
(4) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. Flights in the TSA are subject to ATS provided by Steenokkerzeel ATCC. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(5) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl).
TRA/TSA15 - LO-RENINGE RPAS AREA (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510056N 0023429E - 510045N 0023740E - 505641N 0030000E - 504548N 0030000E - along the Belgian-French border - 510056N 0023429E.FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLAir exercises and RPAS flights. During RPAS activity, prohibited to all manned aircraft.(2)HX (3)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
(2) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(3) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TRA17 - AWACS AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
505957N 0053955E - 505957N 0054601E - along the Belgian-Dutch border - 505246N 0053955E - 505957N 0053955E.3500 FT AMSL / 1500 FT AMSLProcedural airspace for AWACS IFR approach on ETNG RWY 09. Crossing clearance shall be obtained from Beek APP (see AIP the Netherlands).HX (1)
(1) Activation can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TRA/TSA22 - BERTRIX-JEHONVILLE (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle, 5 NM radius, centred on 495333N 0051325E.4500 FT AMSL / GNDAir exercises and UAS flights. During UAS activity, prohibited to all manned aircraft. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX (2)(3)
(1) Status of the area can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700 (0600)-SS. Not in JUL or AUG.
(3) May not be active at the same time as TSA34A or TSA34B.
TRA23 - TIENEN AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502323N 0051322E - 502112N 0045247E - 502316N 0045220E - 502900N 0045106E - 503053N 0045743E - 503353N 0050818E - 503231N 0051326E - 502323N 0051322E.FL 090 / 4500 FT AMSLVMC training sector for EBBE based aircraft. Flights in this area shall maintain two-way radio contact with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.HX (1)
(1) May be active during MIL OPR HR. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA24 - ARDENNES 02
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503705N 0043024E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 500118N 0054241E - 495854N 0054241E - 494927N 0044914E - 503705N 0043024E.UNL / FL 095 (1)High performance flights. (2)HX (3)
(1) First usable level is FL 100.
(2) Not permeable.
(3) Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA25A - ARDENNES 03A
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495854N 0054241E - 500118N 0054241E - 501808N 0051710E - 500703N 0041011E - 495835N 0040853E - 494920N 0041830E - 494604N 0043047E - 495854N 0054241E.UNL / FL 095 (1)High performance flights. (2)HX (3)
(1) First usable level is FL 100.
(2) GAT is allowed to cross TSA25A on the route MATIX - MMD on a fixed FL. The traffic shall remain below FL 195. Not permeable. Transits from and to France via RSL01 will not be allowed during TSA25A ACT.
(3) Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA25B - ARDENNES 03B
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494604N 0043047E - 495854N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494604N 0043047E.UNL / FL 095 (1)High performance flights. (2)HX (3)
(1) First usable level is FL 100.
(2) GAT is allowed to cross TSA25B on the route MATIX - MMD on a fixed FL. The traffic shall remain below FL 195. Not permeable.
(3) Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA25C - ARDENNES 03C
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495854N 0054241E - 500118N 0054241E - 501808N 0051710E - 500703N 0041011E - 495835N 0040853E - 494920N 0041830E - 494604N 0043047E - 494040N 0045055E - 494030N 0051133E - 494137N 0051624E - 494735N 0054237E - 495854N 0054241E. (1)FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)High performance flights. (3)HX (4)
(1) Flights within TSA25C shall stay clear of controlled airspace, prohibited areas, danger areas and conflicting TRA and TSA.
(2) Lower limit FL 065 within LFCBA16B (see AIP France).
(3) Area may be crossed by flights TKOF from EBFS and flights with ADES EBFS, military traffic to/from TSA28A and TSA28B, and military traffic to/from Germany via Northern Window.
(4) Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA26A - ARDENNES 01
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495854N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E - 500853N 0041028E - 503205N 0040655E - 503335N 0041214E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 500118N 0054241E - 495854N 0054241E.UNL / FL 095 (1)High performance flights. (2)HX (3)
(1) First usable level is FL 100.
(2) GAT is allowed to cross TSA26A on the route MATIX - MMD on a fixed FL. The traffic shall remain below FL 195. Not permeable. Transits from and to France via RSL01 and RSL10 will not be allowed during TSA26A ACT, except if PPR has been received from CRC mission supervisor TEL +32 (0) 2 443 86 52 (back-up +32 (0) 443 86 51) at least 1 HR prior for OAT or except for Belgian OAT if unable to request PPR due to operational reason. Transits from and to Germany via EXCOS (Southern Corridor) will not be allowed during TSA26A ACT.
(3) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA26B - ARDENNES 04
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495854N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E - 500853N 0041028E - 503205N 0040655E - 503335N 0041214E - 503813N 0043620E - 503519N 0045040E - 500118N 0054241E - 495854N 0054241E. (1)FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)High performance flights. (3)HX (4)
(1) Flights within TSA26B shall stay clear of controlled airspace, prohibited areas, danger areas and conflicting TRA and TSA.
(2) Lower limit FL 065 within CBA16B (see AIP France).
(3) Area may be crossed by flights TKOF from EBFS and flights with ADES EBFS.
(4) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA27A - LEGLISE
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495854N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - along the Belgian-French border - 494957N 0045159E - 495854N 0054241E.FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLRPAS flights. Prohibited to all manned aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. Area will only be activated when TRA SA is active. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA27B - RONCHAMP
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502125N 0051209E - 501416N 0052304E - 500613N 0053516E - 495734N 0053456E - 495313N 0051015E - 502125N 0051209E.FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLRPAS flights. Prohibited to all manned aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. Area will only be activated when TRA SA is active. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA27C - HOTTON
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502125N 0051209E - 502441N 0052449E - 502236N 0053314E - 500618N 0054251E - 500613N 0053516E - 501416N 0052304E - 502125N 0051209E.FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLRPAS flights. Prohibited to all manned aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. Area will only be activated when TRA SA is active. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA27D - GEDINNE
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502108N 0045210E - 502300N 0050943E -
502125N 0051209E - 495313N 0051015E -
494957N 0045200E - along the Belgian-French border - 500913N 0045232E - 501912N 0045235E -
502108N 0045210E.
FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLRPAS flights. Prohibited to all manned aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. Area will only be activated when TRA SA is active. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA27E - COUVIN
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
500206N 0040902E - 500545N 0044211E -
along the Belgian-French border -
500007N 0040903E - 500206N 0040902E
FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSLRPAS flights. Prohibited to all manned aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Other traffic may be allowed inside the TSA for transit purposes. At all times the standard radar separation minima must be maintained between the RPAS and the other traffic, therefore the manned aircraft flying within this TSA must be under radar control.
(2) Announced by NOTAM. Area will only be activated when TRA SA is active. Activation can be checked pre-flight with Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).
TSA28A - ELSENBORN 02
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503420N 0055956E - 503754N 0061308E - along the Belgian-German border - 502557N 0062234E - 502557N 0060648E - 503042N 0055956E - 503420N 0055956E.FL 105 / GND During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. (1)(2)HX (3)
(1) During CAS Air exercises, all aircraft (participating or transiting) shall obtain an additional entry clearance from the ALO “RINGO Range” on FREQ 241.700 (back up 377.725).
(2) Military aircraft transiting to or from Camp Elsenborn are allowed. Military pilots shall contact Steenokkerzeel ATCC to verify the activity of the area and to obtain transit directives.
(3) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC or Brussels FIC. This airspace could be activated simultaneously with EBR04, users of TSA28A intending to enter EBR04 shall contact Elsenborn Sécurité des tirs, TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 70 or TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 73 and FREQ 138.975 MHZ prior activities to coordinate operations with gunnery/destruction activities/UAS.
TSA28B - ELSENBORN 03
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503042N 0055956E - 502557N 0060648E - 502557N 0062234E - along the Belgian-German border - 501011N 0060832E - 501324N 0060343E - 501955N 0055956E - 503042N 0055956E.FL 105 / GNDDuring air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft.(1)(2)HX (3)
(1) During CAS Air exercises, all aircraft (participating or transiting) shall obtain an additional entry clearance from the ALO “RINGO Range” on FREQ 241.700 (back up 377.725).
(2) Military aircraft transiting to or from Camp Elsenborn are allowed. Military pilots shall contact Steenokkerzeel ATCC to verify the activity of the area and to obtain transit directives.
(3) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC or Brussels FIC. This airspace could be activated simultaneously with TSA28A.
TSA28C - ELSENBORN 04
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502913N 0055429E - 503235N 0061041E - along the Belgian-German border - 502221N 0062130E - 501911N 0061910E - along the Belgian-German border - 501616N 0061656E - 501555N 0061133E - 501741N 0060114E - 501955N 0055956E - 502913N 0055429E.FL 175 / FL 095Air exercises. During air exercises, prohibited to non-participating aircraft. (1)HX (2)(3)(4)
(1) During CAS Air exercises, all aircraft (participating or transiting) shall obtain an additional entry clearance from the ALO “RINGO Range” on FREQ 241.700 (back up 377.725).
(2) TSA28C can only be activated together with TSA28A, TSA28B, EBR04 and EDR117.
(3) During activation of TSA28C the TRA/TSA S6 and the TRA SA part that corresponds with lateral limits of TRA/TSA S6 between 4 500 FT AMSL and FL 055 shall be delegated to Brussels ACC.
(4) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC or Brussels ACC supervisor.
TSA28CZ - ELSENBORN 04 FBZ
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
503738N 0061041E - 503235N 0061041E - 503115N 0061218E - 503052N 0061240E - 503030N 0061300E - 503025N 0061305E - 502958N 0061330E - 502947N 0061341E - 502957N 0061510E - 503005N 0061620E - 503010N 0061704E - 502956N 0061805E - 502916N 0062052E - 502830N 0062048E - 502744N 0062043E - 502700N 0062237E - 502610N 0062241E - 502557N 0062234E - 502500N 0062202E - 502300N 0062100E - 502221N 0062131E - 501918N 0061900E - 501811N 0061757E - 501715N 0061725E - 501700N 0061800E - 501607N 0061700E - 501604N 0061630E - 501539N 0061325E - 501114N 0061239E - 501114N 0061127E - 501249N 0060150E - 501343N 0055628E - 501409N 0055542E - 501438N 0055501E - 501511N 0055427E - 501546N 0055400E - 501623N 0055340E - 502755N 0054654E - 502834N 0054642E - 502913N 0054637E - 502952N 0054642E - 503031N 0054654E - 503108N 0054713E - 503143N 0054741E - 503216N 0054815E - 503245N 0054856E - 503311N 0054942E - 503333N 0055033E - 503738N 0061041E.FL 175 / FL 095For flight planning purposes only.HX (1)
(1) Activated by AUP/UUP.
TSA29A - ARDENNES 06
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495835N 0040853E - 500338N 0040939E - 501425N 0043911E - 502231N 0045226E - 503001N 0052456E - 502627N 0053920E - 500426N 0055210E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 500120N 0055102E - 500118N 0054241E - 494735N 0054237E - 494137N 0051624E - 494030N 0051133E - 494040N 0045055E - 494920N 0041830E - 495835N 0040853E. (1)FL 145 / 4500 FT AMSL (2)CSAR exercises.HX (3)
(1) Flights within TSA29A shall stay clear of controlled airspace, prohibited areas, danger areas and conflicting TRA and TSA.
(2) Lower limit FL 065 within CBA16B (see AIP France).
(3) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl). Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA29B - ARDENNES 07
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502627N 0053920E - 503042N 0055956E - 501955N 0055956E - 501324N 0060343E - 501011N 0060832E - along the Belgian-German border - 500748N 0060816E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 500426N 0055210E - 502627N 0053920E.FL 095 / 4500 FT AMSL (1)CSAR exercises.HX (2)
(1) Upper limit may be lowered to FL 075 (see NOTAM).
(2) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl). Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA29C - LUXEMBOURG
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
500748N 0060816E - along the German-Luxembourg border - 500118N 0060843E - 500120N 0055102E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 500748N 0060816E.FL 095 / 3500 FT AMSL (1)COMAO exercises.HX (2)
(1) Upper limit may be lowered to FL 065 (see NOTAM).
(2) Announced by NOTAM. May be active MON to FRI (HOL excl). Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TSA32A - LIBRAMONT WEST (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495900N 0050700E - 495900N 0052200E - 494700N 0052200E - 494700N 0050700E - 495300N 0050400E - 495900N 0050700E.4500 FT AMSL (2) / GND (3)CAS exercises target zone. Prohibited to non-participating aircraft.(4) HX (5)(6)
(1) May be active MON 1230-1600 (1130-1500), TUE to THU 0800-1100 (0700-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500), FRI 0800-1100 (0700-1000).
(2) May be activated up to FL 065.
(3) Military users: during opening hours and within the lateral limits of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 250 FT AGL. Outside opening hours of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 500 FT AGL. For non-Belgian participants the lowest usable level is 1000 FT AGL at all times.
(4) When medium level CAS is performed in combination with TSA32A, the TRA/TSA S5 - NEUFCHATEAU AREA and TRA/TSA S2 - BEAURAING AREA have to be booked from 4500 FT AMSL (or FL 065) within the Brussels FIR and FL 065 within the LFCBA16B up to FL 150. Radio contact with Steenokkerzeel ATCC is compulsory for medium level CAS. When CAS is combined with and Air Defense Mission, TSA26A, TSA26B and EBD26 have to be booked and Tactical Air Control is provided by CRC Beauvechain.
(5) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(6) May not be active at the same time as TSA34A or TSA34B.
TSA32B - LIBRAMONT EAST (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495900N 0052200E - 495900N 0053700E - 495300N 0054000E - 494700N 0053700E - 494700N 0052200E - 495900N 0052200E.4500 FT AMSL (2) / GND (3)CAS exercises target zone. Prohibited to non-participating aircraft.(4) HX (5)(6)
(1) May be active MON 1230-1600 (1130-1500), TUE to THU 0800-1100 (0700-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500), FRI 0800-1100 (0700-1000).
(2) May be activated up to FL 065.
(3) Military users: during opening hours and within the lateral limits of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 250 FT AGL. Outside opening hours of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 500 FT AGL. For non-Belgian participants the lowest usable level is 1000 FT AGL at all times.
(4) When medium level CAS is performed in combination with TSA32B, the TRA/TSA S5 - NEUFCHATEAU AREA and TRA/TSA S2 - BEAURAING AREA have to be booked from 4500 FT AMSL (or FL 065) within the Brussels FIR and FL 065 within the LFCBA16B up to FL 150. Radio contact with Steenokkerzeel ATCC is compulsory for medium level CAS. When CAS is combined with and Air Defense Mission, TSA26A, TSA26B and EBD26 have to be booked and Tactical Air Control is provided by CRC Beauvechain.
(5) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(6) May not be active at the same time as TSA34A or TSA34B.
TSA34A - CHAMPLON WEST (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501500N 0051200E - 501400N 0052700E - 500500N 0052700E - 500500N 0052200E - 500300N 0051900E - 500300N 0051200E - 500900N 0050900E - 501500N 0051200E.4500 FT AMSL (2) / GND (3)CAS exercises target zone. Prohibited to non-participating aircraft.(4) HX (5)(6)
(1) May be active MON 1230-1600 (1130-1500), TUE to THU 0800-1100 (0700-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500), FRI 0800-1100 (0700-1000).
(2) May be activated up to FL 065.
(3) Military users: during opening hours and within the lateral limits of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 250 FT AGL. Outside opening hours of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 500 FT AGL. For non-Belgian participants the lowest usable level is 1000 FT AGL at all times.
(4) When medium level CAS is performed in combination with TSA34A, the TRA/TSA S6 - DURBUY AREA and TRA/TSA S2 - BEAURAING AREA have to be booked from 4500 FT AMSL (or FL 065) within the Brussels FIR and FL 065 within the LFCBA16B up to FL 150. Radio contact with Steenokkerzeel ATCC is compulsory for medium level CAS. Can not be booked for combined CAS and Air Defense Mission.
(5) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(6) May not be active at the same time as TSA32A or TSA32B or TRA/TSA22.
TSA34B - CHAMPLON EAST (1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501400N 0052700E - 501500N 0054200E - 500900N 0054500E - 500300N 0054200E - 500300N 0052900E - 500500N 0052700E - 501400N 0052700E.4500 FT AMSL (2) / GND (3)CAS exercises target zone. Prohibited to non-participating aircraft.(4) HX (5)(6)
(1) May be active MON 1230-1600 (1130-1500), TUE to THU 0800-1100 (0700-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500), FRI 0800-1100 (0700-1000).
(2) May be activated up to FL 065.
(3) Military users: during opening hours and within the lateral limits of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 250 FT AGL. Outside opening hours of LFA Ardennes the lowest usable level is 500 FT AGL. For non-Belgian participants the lowest usable level is 1000 FT AGL at all times.
(4) When medium level CAS is performed in combination with TSA34B, the TRA/TSA S6 - DURBUY AREA and TRA/TSA S2 - BEAURAING AREA have to be booked from 4500 FT AMSL (or FL 065) within the Brussels FIR and FL 065 within the LFCBA16B up to FL 150. Radio contact with Steenokkerzeel ATCC is compulsory for medium level CAS. Can not be booked for combined CAS and Air Defense Mission.
(5) Announced by NOTAM. Activation can be checked with Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
(6) May not be active at the same time as TSA32A or TSA32B or TRA/TSA22.
TSA35 - SAINT-HUBERT
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle radius 2 NM centered on 500214N 0052434E.1000 FT AGL / GNDBVLOS military UAS training zone. Entry prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX(1)(2)
(1) Activation announced by NOTAM. May be activated from SS+30 to 0800 (0700).
(2) 3 calendar days prior notification to EBSH mandatory for activation between SR-30 and 0800 (0700).
TSA36 - FLAWINNE
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502818N 0044834E - 502809N 0044908E - 502751N 0044908E - 502739N 0044815E - 502801N 0044758E - 502818N 0044834E.500 FT AGL / GNDBVLOS military UAS training zone. Entry prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX(1)
(1) Activation announced by NOTAM.
TRA/TSA37A - WEELDE LOW
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
512450N 0044947E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 512816N 0050037E then a clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 512339N 0045733E - 512451N 0050519E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 512247N 0050525E then a clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 512339N 0045733E - 512450N 0044947E.4 500 AMSL / GNDAir exercises and UAS flights. Entry prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX(1)
(1) Activation announced by NOTAM. Status of the area can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
TRA/TSA37B - WEELDE RECTA(1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511932N 0044132E - 512232N 0043953E - 512452N 0045023E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 511915N 0051217E - 511833N 0051239E - 511505N 0045653E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 26 NM centered on 505408N 0043217E - 511932N 0044132E.4 500 AMSL / 1 500 AMSLAir exercises and UAS flights. Entry prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX(2)
(1) TRA/TSA37B requires simultaneous activation of TRA/TSA37A.
(2) Activation announced by NOTAM. Status of the area can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC. May be active outside EBZR operational hours (see EBZR AD 2.3).
TRA/TSA37C - WEELDE HIGH(1)
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511811N 0044813E then a clockwise arc radius 8 NM centered on 512339N 0045733E - 512656N 0044553E - 512656N 0044926E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 512656N 0050018E - 512656N 0050536E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 511905N 0050803E then a clockwise arc radius 8 NM centered on 512339N 0045733E - 511546N 0045518E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 26 NM centered on 505408N 0043217E - 511811N 0044813E.FL 095 / 4 500 AMSL(2)Air exercises and UAS flights. Entry prohibited to non-participating aircraft.HX(3)
(1) TRA/TSA37C requires simultaneous activation of TRA/TSA37A and TRA NA.
(2) Highest usable Flight Level for paradrop is FL 090.
(3) Activation announced by NOTAM. Status of the area can be checked with Brussels FIC or Steenokkerzeel ATCC.
ELTSA03 - HOFFELT
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle, 1 NM radius, centred on 500515N 0055444E.3500 FT AMSL / GNDRPAS flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM
ELTSA04 - WEILER
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle, 1 NM radius, centred on 500629N 0055747E.3500 FT AMSL / GNDRPAS flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM
ELTSA05 - WEISWAMPACH
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
A circle, 1 NM radius, centred on 500804N 0060233E.3500 FT AMSL / GNDRPAS flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM
ELTSA06 – DIEKIRCH NORTH
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495644N 0060433E - 495752N 0061003E - 495451N 0061158E - 495341N 0060625E - 495644N 0060433E.3000 FT AMSL / GNDRPAS flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM
ELTSA07 – DIEKIRCH SOUTH
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495341N 0060625E - 495451N 0061158E - 495203N 0061142E - 495115N 0060756E - 495341N 0060625E.3000 FT AMSL / GNDRPAS flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM
1.2   Permeability of Areas

An area can be defined as either being “permeable” or “not permeable”.

Permeable means that an area can be transited by civil or military traffic while the area is occupied by booked traffic. These transits are subject to tactical co-ordination between the agency controlling the area and the agency (civil or military) controlling the transiting traffic. There will be a delegation of provision of ATS for parts of the affected area unless the controller responsible for the area decides to assume control of the transiting traffic. Temporary restrictions can be imposed on the booked traffic.

Not permeable means that the area cannot be transited by non booked traffic. However, an emergency stop of activities can always be ordered by the ATCC supervisor and/or CRC FA when air safety is endangered (aircraft in distress, weather phenomena or dangerous traffic situations).

1.3   Booking procedure
1.3.1   ARES

ARES (Airspace Reservation) means a defined volume of airspace temporarily reserved for exclusive or specific use by categories of users. ARES as defined above is generally used to facilitate the segregation of non-compatible air traffic, leaving the respective ATCO with the responsibility to ensure that prescribed minimum separation requirements towards the ARES boundary are maintained at all times by non-participating air traffic.

Within an ARES aircraft can perform aerial manoeuvres at their own discretion and separation responsibility, after MARSA has been declared (see ENR 1.1, § 2.1.2.2 for national exceptions to EUROAT). Aircraft cleared to operate inside an ARES shall stay within its confines (maintaining a prescribed safety distance from the ARES boundary as nationally required) until cleared otherwise by the appropriate ATC unit. ARES is generally of a temporary nature and should be scheduled, activated and deactivated through the appropriate national or regional channels, using the respective Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) arrangements.

An ARES can be a TRA or TSA, which could be classified as an Airspace Restriction i.a.w. the respective ICAO classification.

1.3.2   Airspace Reservation
1.3.2.1   General

Belgian military users have access to LARA, and can book their airspace via this application.

In case of CAS exercises, the AOLT or the point of contact indicated for the CAS exercise will make all airspace reservations for the CAS exercise using the LARA, or when no access to LARA, will ask the AMC to do it.

Foreign military users or civil users will send an email (fax as back-up) to Steenokkerzeel ATCC for airspace reservations or to CRC Beauvechain for Tactical Air Ops and exercises requiring an ACU and to COMOPSAIR if the request is subject to a COMOPSAIR approval.

Airspace reservations that require a status of segregation will use the TSAXX, denomination of the area. Other reservations will use the TRAXX. The reasons for a TSA booking instead of a TRA are:

  • Tactical Air Operations missions under control of an ACU;
  • CAS missions under control of a FAC/AOLT (Forward Area Controller/ Air Operations Liaison Team);
  • Airspace reservation for a RPAS flights.

e.g. An airspace reservation for a Tactical Air Ops for the Balen and Meeuwen Area's will use the TSA N2 and TSA N3, and for a training mission under the control of Steenokkerzeel ATCC using the same volume of airspace, will use TRA N2 and TRA N3.

1.3.2.2   Tactical Air Ops

CRC Beauvechain is the responsible agency for planning tactical air exercises requiring ACU. This includes the processing of air-space requests, the airspace reservations, confirmations and cancellations with the airspace users and with the Steenokkerzeel ATCC supervisor in accordance with the rules in the paragraphs hereafter.

1.3.2.2.1   Booking Procedures Applicable to:
  • TSA N1
  • TSA N2
  • TSA N3
  • TSA S1
  • TSA S2
  • TSA S3
  • TSA S4
  • TSA S5
  • TSA S6
  • TSA24
  • TSA25A/B/C
  • TSA26A/B

The reservation of a TSA or a combination of TSA under the control of an ACU has to be made by THU of the preceding week, before 1000 (0900). In case this THU is a Belgian HOL, the reservation should be made on the last working day be-fore that THU, before 1000 (0900). All reservations shall be done via the Current Ops Weapons at CRC Beauvechain. Every THU not later than 1400 (1300) or in case this THU is a Belgian HOL, the last working day before that THU not later than 1400 (1300), the ATCC NOF shall publish a NOTAM for TSA26 with the information received from the AMC. Changes after THU 1000 (0900) can be requested to the Current Ops Weapons Officer at CRC Beauvechain, or in case of non-availability to the Mission Supervisor (MS) / Fighter Allocator (FA) of CRC Beauvechain who will request the approval of the AMC or the Steenokkerzeel ATCC supervisor.

Requests for TSA made on the day of the planned mission (for TSA24, TSA25A/B/C and TSA26A/B after THU 1000 (0900) preceding week) will be treated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. The request has to be made at least 3 HR prior the start of the reservation (exception: TSA26 until not later than 24 HR prior slot activation) to the Current Ops Weapons Officer at CRC Beauvechain who will request the approval of the Steenokkerzeel ATCC supervisor.

Except for foreign military users requesting TSA24, TSA25A/B and TSA26A, all other requests by foreign military users or civil users need the approval of COMOPSAIR. The request has to be forwarded 7 working days prior the execution of the flight adding the reason for the reservation request and, if applicable, a description of the priority request. The approval with the applicable priority will be given not later than D-1 1600 (1500) by COMOPSAIR.

1.3.2.2.2   Additional Booking Procedures and Restrictions for TSA24, TSA25 and TSA26 (TRA South A/B)

TSA24 may not be used in conjunction with TSA25.

TSA25A/B may not be used in conjunction with TSA24. TSA25B can only be booked together with TSA25A.

TSA25C can only be booked together with TSA25A/B.

TSA26B can only be booked together with TSA26A.

TSA24, TSA25 and TSA26 are limited to top FL 190 during GAT EAW on busy Fridays.

If TSA26 is not available due to GOSLY holding, a booked TSA26 will be automatically converted into a TSA25A/B/C.

1.3.2.3   Other than Tactical Air Ops
1.3.2.3.1   Booking Procedures Applicable to:
  • TRA N1
  • TRA N2
  • TRA N3
  • TRA S1
  • TRA S2
  • TRA S3
  • TRA S4
  • TRA S5
  • TRA S6

The reservation request of a TRA or a combination of TRA shall preferably be made by THU of the preceding week, before 1000 (0900). In case this THU is a Belgian public HOL, the reservation should be made on the last working day before that THU, before 1000 (0900). All reservations have to be done via the Current Ops Weapons at CRC Beauvechain.

CRC shall make the initial de-confliction and insert the reservation requests in LARA before THU 1100 (1000). Requests made after Thursday 1100 (1000) are to be made via LARA by the flying units.

Planned exercises (ex calendar) and special approvals of COMOPSAIR are not subject to this procedure and are inserted directly in LARA by AMC.

The request for D+1 or later shall include the priority ranking (see § 1.3.7). At the end of DOF-1 the AMC will solve all equal priority requests for airspace that have not been solved by the users.

Requests for TRA made on the day of the planned mission will be treated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis by the AMC. The request has to be made at least three hours prior the start of the reservation.

Foreign military users or civil users requesting an airspace reservation, subject to a COMOPSAIR waiver (e.g. supersonic flights) and/or requesting a priority, need the approval of COMOPSAIR. The request has to be forwarded 7 working days prior the execution of the flight adding the reason for the reservation request and/or a description of the priority request. The approval with the applicable priority will be given not later than D-1 1600 (1500) by COMOPSAIR.

Other airspace requests by foreign military users or civil users can be booked via the AMC till H-3 and approval is only given after H-3.

The requests for one or more TRA will be forwarded through LARA to the AMC (back-up email or TEL see ENR 1.9, § 4.3).

1.3.2.3.2   Booking Procedures Applicable to:
  • TRA W

TRA W reservations can only be made up to FL 115 when CBA 1C is active.

The units shall forward their requests to the ATCC (ARAC) not later than DAY-2 before 1000 (0900).

Requests for TRA W made on the day of the planned mission will be treated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis by the AMC. The request has to be made at least three hours prior the start of the reservation.

Foreign military users or civil users (air test, paradrop, photomissions,…) requesting an airspace reservation subject to a COMOPSAIR waiver (e.g. supersonic flights) and/or requesting a priority need the approval of COMOPSAIR. The request has to be forwarded 7 working days prior the execution of the flight adding the reason for the reservation request and/or a description of the priority request. The approval with the applicable priority will be given not later than D-1 1600 (1500) by COMOPSAIR.

Other airspace requests by foreign military users or civil users can be booked via the AMC till H-3 and approval is only given after H-3 by the ATCC supervisor.

  • TRA WD

Reservation request for TRA WD shall be forwarded to COMOPSAIR Air Operations Support at least 14 days in advance and can only be used after approval of COMOPSAIR Ops Division (A3).

1.3.2.3.3   Booking Procedure Applicable to EBR05

Slots are to be requested to 10W Tac Current Ops (national and international), before WED W-1 1100 (1000). Slots will be allocated, in accordance with the priority list of the Pampa Range orders.

Requests, later than WED W-1 1100 (1000), will be handled on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

Info on additional airspace requests (EBR05D, or EBR05E or EBR05F) has to be initiated, together with the initial demand.

1.3.2.4   Large Scale Exercises

All airspace reservations concerning large scale exercises shall be made at least one month in advance to COMOPSAIR Air Operations Support Current Ops Officer.

TEL: +32 (0) 2 441 66 42

Email: comopsair-a3-air-ctrl-ops@mil.be

1.3.3   Reservation specifications
1.3.3.1   TRA/TSA

TRA/TSA S4: Not available during GOSLY holding.

TRA/TSA13A/B/C: FPL with 'TSA RPAS' shall be made available to Steenokkerzeel ATCC and Brussels FIC 60 MIN before EOBT.

TSA28A: Reservation of the airspace shall be requested to EBSZ NOF via S3 Camp Elsenborn TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 70 or TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 73.

TSA28B: Reservation of the airspace shall be requested to EBSZ NOF via S3 Camp Elsenborn TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 70 or TEL + 32 (0) 2 442 76 73.

TSA29A: The reservation request should be forwarded to COMOPSAIR Air Operations Support at least one month in advance.

TSA29B: The reservation request should be forwarded to COMOPSAIR Air Operations Support at least one month in advance to allow coordination with Brussels ACC, who decide on the top level. This airspace can only be activated together with TSA29A.

TSA29C: The reservation request should be forwarded to ANA Luxembourg at least one month in advance to allow coordination and decision on availability, while Luxembourg Armed Forces need to be informed of any request via opscell@armee.etat.lu and dair@armee.etat.lu. This airspace can only be activated together with TSA29A.

1.3.4   Airspace Regulations
1.3.4.1   TRA North A/B and South A/B

ATC will strive to avoid transits through active TRA areas. For details regarding the permeability of reserved airspace, see § 1.2. Depending the permeability of the area by non participating traffic, temporary limitations can be imposed upon the traffic using the affected area (e.g. Large scale exercise departures/recoveries).

Steenokkerzeel ATCC will not accept more then three aircraft in a single TRA, and maximum four aircraft in two TRA.

1.3.4.2   TSA N1/N2/N3 and TSA S1/S2/S3/S4/S5/S6

ATC will strive to avoid transits through active TSA areas. For details regarding the permeability of reserved airspace, see § 1.2. Depending the permeability of the area by non participating traffic, temporary limitations can be imposed upon the traffic using the affected area.

1.3.5   Confirmation and cancellation
1.3.5.1   Tactical Air Ops

All bookings shall be confirmed by the military user at least three hours before the activation time of the slot, including the requested airspace and number of aircraft participating to CRC. When CRC Beauvechain does not receive the confirmation, the reservation will automatically be cancelled. CRC Beauvechain will check if all conditions for the reservation are met and confirm the reservation to the AMC. If not all conditions are met, CRC Beauvechain will adapt the reservation in coordination with the user, to make sure that all conditions are met before the airspace can be confirmed. Cancellation of missions (especially in TSA26, TSA25B and TSA25C) shall be notified ASAP to CRC Beauvechain in order to allow other airspace users to occupy the airspace. CRC Beauvechain will inform the AMC (before H-3) or the ATCC supervisor (after H-3), who will contact the Steenokkerzeel ATCC NOF for modification of the current TSA26 NOTAM.

1.3.5.2   Other than Tactical Air Ops except EBR05

All bookings shall be confirmed by the military user at least three hours before the activation time of the slot, including the requested airspace and number of aircraft participating to the AMC. When the AMC does not receive the confirmation, the reservation will automatically be cancelled. The AMC will check if all conditions for the reservation are met. If not all conditions are met, the AMC will adapt the reservation in coordination with the user, to make sure that all conditions are met before the airspace can be confirmed. Cancellation of missions (especially in TRA S5) shall be notified ASAP to the AMC (before H-3) or ATCC Supervisor (after H-3) in order to allow other airspace users to occupy the airspace.

1.3.5.3   EBR05

Booking of EBR05 will be confirmed by the military user at least three hours prior activation time of the slot, including the requested airspace and number of aircraft participating directly to Pampa Range- Range Officer.

1.3.5.4   Changes to Reservations

Exceptionally, additional reservations for TSA-slots can be booked (TSA26 until not later than 24 hours prior slot activation, other TSAs until 3 hours prior activation) on a first come, first serve basis via the CRC Beauvechain Current Operations weapons office.

1.3.6   Contact Information
1.3.6.1   CRC Beauvechain Current Operations Weapons Office

Contact info for booking

TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 86 34

Email: CRC-11SQN-CURROPS-WEAPONS@mil.be

1.3.6.2   Master Controller Assistant

Information about the TRA/TSA airspace regulations can be obtained via:

TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 86 51

1.3.6.3   Steenokkerzeel ATCC Supervisor

Note: Send email to both addresses.

1.3.6.4   COMOPSAIR Air Operations Support Current Ops Officer

TEL: +32 (0) 2 441 66 42

Email: comopsair-a3-air-ctrl-ops@mil.be

1.3.6.5   10 W Tac Current Ops

TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 31 03 or 30 08

TEL: 9-6321-33103 or 33008 (MIL)

Email: 10WTAC-VGP-COMDO-OPSTRG-CUR@mil.be

1.3.6.6   10 W Tac - Pampa Range Range Officer

TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 32 72

TEL: 9-6321-33272 (MIL)

Email: 10WTAC-VGP-COMDO-OPSTRG-CUR@mil.be

1.3.6.7   2 W Tac Current Ops

TEL: +32 (0) 2 442 64 05 or 65 77

TEL: 9-6321-26405 or 26577 (MIL)

Email: 2wtac-gpv-currentopssqn-woc@mil.be

1.3.7   Priority Guidelines

See table 1.3.7.1 for general guidelines on airspace allocation.

Requests are only valid when they are received by the appropriate agency (see column d) within the delays (as stated in column c).

Requests on D-7 to D-1 are accepted according to the priority of the mission, as inserted by the user during the reservation in LARA (see table 1.3.7.2). Reservations on D can only book still available airspace, and are on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

Booking requests can either be:

  • accepted as requested;

  • accepted with limitations (laterally, horizontally, timing, number of aircraft,…);

  • refused.

Airspace requests for flights not included in the LARA priority list (see table 1.3.7.2) such as civil glider competitions, civil photo missions, Geographical & Environmental Surveillance flights…) will obtain a case by case priority by COMOPSAIR.

The ATCC Supervisor can himself reserve “manoeuvring” airspace for holding, separating or sequencing aircraft whenever he expects high traffic density in a specific area (for instance when large formations are returning from abroad to land at a Belgian airfield). The ATCC Supervisor will in that case make the airspace unavailable to other users through LARA. Cancellations of already confirmed airspace to create manoeuvring airspace is only allowed when flight safety would otherwise be endangered. Airspace can also be made unavailable to accommodate GAT avoiding bad weather (thunderstorms).

Overlapping requests for aerobatic areas prior D will be solved using the priority list in LARA (see table 1.3.7.2).Airspace users should avoid to book airspace already requested by other users. If this occurs the AMC or the ATCC Supervisor should contact the users and try to find a solution. If the users have different priority, the AMC or the ATCC Supervisor shall approve the mission with the highest priority. If users with equal priority cannot agree, the AMC or the ATCC Supervisor will take the final decision

Operations within TSA26B will take priority over RPAS operations within TSA27A/B/D/E if the TSA26B airspace reservation is made prior THU Week -1 1100 (1000). TSA27A/B/D/E airspace reservations will have priority over TSA26B airspace reservations made after THU Week -1 1100 (1000) until D -1. Reservations made on D will be treated on a ‘first-come first-served basis’.

1.3.7.1 Airspace Allocation Procedures
abcdef
PRIO in LARAType of Exercise
(Exercises for which specific airspace requests are made)
Airspace RequestsConfirmation
(acceptance or refusal)
Not later thanToNot later thanBy
N/AQRA (A and T) scramblesN/AN/AN/AN/A
2Foreign military users requesting TSAN1-N3, S1-S6 or TSA26A/B/D7 working daysCOMOPSAIRPreceding day
1600 (1500)
COMOPSAIR
Civil users requesting TSAN1-N3, S1-S6, TSA24, TSA25A/B/C or TSA26A/B/EBD26
Foreign military users or civil users requesting TRA N1-N3, S1-S6 or TRA W for missions subject to COMOPSAIR approval and /or requesting prio
10Exercise calendar airspace requirements10 working days priorATCCPreceding THU
1400 (1300)
ATCC
(LARA)
11-14Scheduled TSA24/25/26 or CBA1 slotsTHU of the preceding week 1000 (0900)CRCCRC
(LARA)
15Foreign military users requesting TSA24, TSA25 A/B or TSA26A
20Belgian Air Force COMAO departures and recoveriesPreceding day
1500 (1400)
ATCCPreceding day
1600 (1500)
ATCC
(LARA)
21Military paradrops10 working days prior
30-34Exercises requesting one or more aerobatic areas (or portions thereof).Preferably on D-1
1500 (1400) at the latest
ATCC
(LARA)
Preceding day
1600 (1500)
ATCC
(LARA)
35Foreign military users or civil users requesting TRA N1-N3, S1-S6 or TRA W for missions NOT subject to COMOPSAIR approval and/or NOT requesting prio.NLT H-3ATCCAfter H-3ATCC
(LARA)
40Military opportunity traffic requesting airspace before TKOF.30 MIN prior TKOFATCC
(LARA)
ASAPATCC
(LARA)
50Military opportunity traffic in flightIn flightIn flightR/T
1.3.7.2 Airspace Reservation Priorities (as defined in LARA)
1Airspace Management(ATC)
2COMOPSAIR Waiver(ATC and Air Defence)
10Exercise Calendar Ex(ATC and Air Defence)
11Syllabus A-Jet(ATC and Air Defence)
12TSA or CBA1 slot for L16 COMAO(Air Defence)
13TSA or CBA1 slot for OCU F-16(Air Defence)
14TSA or CBA1 slot for other Belgian aircraft(Air Defence)
15TSA or CBA1 slot for foreign aircraft(Air Defence)
20Belgian Air Force COMAO(ATC and Air Defence)
21Military Paradrop(ATC)
30FCF/Calibration TRA S(ATC)
31Navaid Calibration(ATC)
32Syllabus Flight OCU(ATC and Air Defence)
33Qualification Training(ATC and Air Defence)
34Continuity Training(ATC and Air Defence)
35Visiting Aircrew(ATC and Air Defence)
40Opportunity Traffic(ATC and Air Defence)
50In Flight Request(ATC and Air Defence)

2   HELICOPTER TRAINING AREAS

2.1   Areas

Within helicopter training areas (HTA), military helicopters operate at very low altitude. Other airspace users should keep a sharp look-out when crossing.

HTA01 - ARDENNES 01
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502240N 0045228E - 502057N 0045113E - 501918N 0045328E - 501320N 0045527E - 501603N 0050204E - 501715N 0050528E - 501536N 0050755E - 501457N 0051552E - 501222N 0051905E - 501317N 0052037E - 502635N 0052036E - 503001N 0052335E then a clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 503447N 0052110E - 503057N 0051606E then a clockwise arc radius 1 NM centered on 503157N 0051556E - 503136N 0051428E - 502935N 0050415E - 502804N 0045453E - 502730N 0045125E - 502240N 0045228E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA02 - ARDENNES 02
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501317N 0052037E - 501006N 0052221E - 500855N 0052638E - 500625N 0052825E - 500754N 0052903E - 500949N 0053334E - 501137N 0053423E - 501300N 0053623E - 501223N 0053754E - 501453N 0054353E - 502339N 0054046E - 502852N 0054302E - 502931N 0053638E - 503218N 0053352E - 503001N 0052335E - 502635N 0052036E - 501317N 0052037E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA03A - ARDENNES 03A
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502852N 0054302E - 502815N 0054428E - 502533N 0054343E - 502354N 0055244E - 502220N 0055224E - 502021N 0055410E - 501306N 0055504E - 501149N 0055702E - 501023N 0055756E along border BELGIUM_LUXEMBOURG - 495917N 0055021E - 495848N 0054651E - 495939N 0054319E - 500011N 0054102E - 500556N 0054532E - 500725N 0054517E - 500916N 0054750E - 501344N 0054611E - 501453N 0054353E - 502339N 0054046E - 502852N 0054302E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA03B - ARDENNES 03B
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502220N 0055224E - 502347N 0055625E - 502335N 0055853E - 502005N 0060523E - 501753N 0060451E - 501544N 0060750E - 501536N 0060955E - 501411N 0061050E along border BELGIUM_GERMANY - 501026N 0060839E - 501014N 0060609E along border BELGIUM_LUXEMBOURG - 501023N 0055756E - 501149N 0055702E - 501306N 0055504E - 502021N 0055410E - 502220N 0055224E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA04A - ARDENNES 04A
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501320N 0045527E - 501241N 0044918E - 501009N 0044927E - along the Belgian-French border - 494540N 0050418E - 495128N 0050550E - 495158N 0051323E - 495407N 0051935E - 495522N 0051415E - 495853N 0051417E - 500357N 0051134E - 500730N 0050530E - 501603N 0050204E - 501320N 0045527E. (1)(2)250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (3)
(1) EBR13 excl.
(2) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(3) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA04B - ARDENNES 04B
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495407N 0051935E - 495445N 0052113E - 495647N 0052047E - 495753N 0052215E - 500232N 0052316E - 500625N 0052825E - 500855N 0052638E - 501006N 0052221E - 501317N 0052037E - 501222N 0051905E - 501457N 0051552E - 501536N 0050755E - 501715N 0050528E - 501603N 0050204E - 500730N 0050530E - 500357N 0051134E - 495853N 0051417E - 495522N 0051415E - 495407N 0051935E. (1)(2)250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (3)
(1) EBR02 excl.
(2) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(3) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA05A - ARDENNES 05A
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495407N 0051935E - 495146N 0053025E - 495711N 0053906E - 500011N 0054102E - 500308N 0053238E - 500529N 0053205E - 500535N 0052920E - 500625N 0052825E - 500232N 0052316E - 495753N 0052215E - 495647N 0052047E - 495445N 0052113E - 495407N 0051935E.(1)250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (2)
(1) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(2) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA05B - ARDENNES 05B
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
500011N 0054102E - 500556N 0054532E - 500725N 0054517E - 500916N 0054750E - 501344N 0054611E - 501453N 0054353E - 501223N 0053754E - 501300N 0053623E - 501137N 0053423E - 500949N 0053334E - 500754N 0052903E - 500625N 0052825E - 500535N 0052920E - 500529N 0053205E - 500308N 0053238E - 500011N 0054102E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA06 - ARDENNES 06
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494540N 0050418E along border BELGIUM_FRANCE - 494546N 0050541E - 494514N 0051219E - 494157N 0051620E - 494149N 0051916E - 493751N 0052047E along border BELGIUM_FRANCE - 493657N 0052353E - 493724N 0052726E - 493329N 0053019E - 493526N 0053733E - 493745N 0054236E - 493939N 0054601E - 494018N 0054641E - 494118N 0054430E - 494304N 0053517E - 494904N 0053055E - 495146N 0053025E - 495407N 0051935E - 495158N 0051323E - 495128N 0050550E - 494540N 0050418E. (1)250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (2)
(1) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(2) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA07 - ARDENNES 07
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494018N 0054641E - 494202N 0054829E - 494729N 0054519E along border BELGIUM_LUXEMBOURG - 495020N 0054428E - 495321N 0054159E - 495939N 0054319E - 500011N 0054102E - 495711N 0053906E - 495146N 0053025E - 494904N 0053055E - 494304N 0053517E - 494118N 0054430E - 494018N 0054641E.250 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA08 - HANNUT HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502804N 0045453E - 503201N 0045220E - 503706N 0044557E - 503941N 0044955E - 504157N 0045525E - 504332N 0045844E - 504157N 0051009E - 504225N 0051445E - 504201N 0052128E - 503821N 0051538E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 503447N 0052110E - 503213N 0051425E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 1 NM centered on 503157N 0051556E - 503136N 0051428E - 502935N 0050415E - 502804N 0045453E.500 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA10A - COASTAL HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511635N 0032236E - 510500N 0031500E - 510357N 0025825E - 505900N 0024917E - 510131N 0023419E along the Belgian-French border - 510521N 0023243E along the coastline - 510859N 0024257E - 510635N 0025022E - 510812N 0030119E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 511305N 0025929E - 511412N 0030716E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 8 NM centered on 511221N 0025450E - 511749N 0030411E along the coastline - 511952N 0031055E - 511939N 0031105E - 511938N 0031052E - 511902N 0031037E - 511800N 0031136E - 511842N 0031144E - 511827N 0031207E - 511612N 0031241E - 511607N 0031203E - 511446N 0031222E - 511415N 0031243E - 511325N 0031254E - 511320N 0031325E - 511332N 0031340E - 511438N 0031325E - 511440N 0031340E - 511502N 0031338E - 511458N 0031312E - 511623N 0031250E - 511752N 0031540E - 511934N 0031347E - 512025N 0031344E along the coastline - 512223N 0032147E along border Belgian-Dutch - 511635N 0032236E.500 FT AGL / GNDTraining area for helicopters.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation).
HTA10B - AALTER HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511635N 0032236E - 510500N 0031500E - 510357N 0025825E - 505334N 0032421E - 510314N 0032818E - 510838N 0034420E - 511014N 0034517E - 511050N 0034529E - 511137N 0034646E - 511141N 0034702E - 511133N 0034755E - 511238N 0034804E along the Belgian-Dutch border - 511635N 0032236E.500 FT AGL / GNDTraining area for helicopters.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation).
HTA10C - IEPER HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510131N 0023419E - 505900N 0024917E - 510357N 0025825E - 505334N 0032421E - 505120N 0032729E - 504532N 0031017E - along the Belgian-French border - 510131N 0023419E. (1)500 FT AGL / GNDTraining area for helicopters.HX(2)
(1) EBR31 excl.
(2) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation).
HTA10D - TOURNAI HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
504532N 0031017E - 505120N 0032729E - 504028N 0034236E - 503147N 0032913E - along the Belgian-French border - 504532N 0031017E.500 FT AGL / GNDTraining area for helicopters.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation).
HTA10E - OOSTENDE HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510859N 0024257E along the coastline - 511749N 0030411E then a clockwise arc radius 8 NM centered on 511221N 0025450E - 511412N 0030716E then a clockwise arc radius 5 NM centered on 511305N 0025929E - 510812N 0030119E - 510635N 0025022E - 510859N 0024257E.500 FT AGL / GNDTraining area for helicopters.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation).
HTA12A - HERK-DE-STAD HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
505507N 0045856E - 505713N 0045955E - 505635N 0050132E - 510005N 0051255E - 505454N 0051921E - 505429N 0052029E - 505104N 0051436E - 504928N 0051342E - 504836N 0050925E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 7.7 NM centered on 504654N 0045728E - 505356N 0050240E - 505507N 0045856E.500 FT AGL / GND Low level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated in VMC from MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA12B - SINT-TRUIDEN HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
504836N 0050925 E - 504928N 0051342E - 505104N 0051436E - 505429N 0052029E - 505220N 0052946E - 504803E 0053112E -504634N 0053321E then a counter-clockwise arc radius 5 NM centred on 504137N 0053205E - 504512N 0052633E - 504201N 0052128E - 504225N 0051445E - 504157N 0051009E - 504332E 0045844E - 504836N 0050925E. (1)500 FT AGL / GND Low level flights.HX (2)
(1) EBR61, EBR62, EBR63 and EBR64 excl when active.
(2) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated in VMC from MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA13 - WESTERLO HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
505713N 0045955E - 505752N 0044910E - 505921N 0044837E - 510008N 0045002E - 510756N 0043625E - 511005N 0044746E - 511019N 0044902E - 510625N 0050313E - 510536N 0050817E - 510443N 0050817E - 510156N 0051153E - 510005N 0051255E - 505635N 0050132E - 505713N 0045955E.500 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated in VMC from MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA14A - TURNHOUT HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511435N 0044200E - 512058N 0044536E - 512329N 0044518E - 512454N 0044616E along border BELGIUM_NETHERLANDS - 511856N 0050804E - 511801N 0050834E - 511738N 0045212E - 511441N 0044700E - 511435N 0044200E.500 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated in VMC from MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
HTA14B - GEEL HELICOPTER TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
511400N 0044110E - 511435N 0044200E - 511441N 0044700E - 511738N 0045212E - 511801N 0050834E - 511224N 0051036E - 510536N 0050817E - 510625N 0050313E - 511019N 0044902E - 511005N 0044746E - 511400N 0044110E. (1)500 FT AGL / GNDLow level flights.HX (2)
(1) EBR16 excl.
(2) Activated by NOTAM (not later than 1500 (1400) the day before activation). May be activated in VMC from MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0700-2300 (0600-2200).
2.2   Booking Procedures (MIL only)

The HTA will be booked according to the Air Traffic Management Instruction 3 Annex J through LARA or via Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).

COMOPSAIR may grant authorisation for operations with foreign helicopters. Requests shall be made by FAX/mail to the Military Aviation Authority (see GEN 1.1, § 1.1.2) at least 10 working days in advance.

Priority will be given to 1 W Operations.

2.2.1   Accessibility

The HTA are only accessible for operations involving Belgian military helicopters. However, COMOPSAIR may grant authorisation for operations with foreign helicopters.

The HTA are not accessible for foreign helicopters from 01 JUL until 31 AUG.

2.2.2   Subdivision of the HTA Ardennes

In order to ease reservation, four grouped areas are defined within the HTA Ardennes:

  • HTA Ardennes West: HTA01 + HTA04A + HTA04B + HTA06
  • HTA Ardennes East: HTA02 + HTA03A + HTA03B + HTA05A + HTA05B + HTA07
  • HTA Ardennes North: HTA01 + HTA02 + HTA03A + HTA3B
  • HTA Ardennes South: HTA04A + HTA04B + HTA05A + HTA05B + HTA06 + HTA07
2.2.3   Maximum Authorised Occupation of the HTA Ardennes

Complete HTA Ardennes: eight helicopters operating together as one talking unit.

When using three or four areas or one grouped area: four helicopters working individually (four talking units).

3   LOW FLYING AREAS

3.1   Areas

Within the military low flying areas (LFA), jet aircraft operate at very low altitude. Other airspace users should keep a sharp look-out when crossing.

LFA01 - ARDENNES 01
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502231N 0045226E - 502723N 0051325E - 503001N 0052456E - 502845N 0053003E - 502846N 0053517E - 501008N 0051653E - 500954N 0045424E - 501320N 0045527E - 501918N 0045328E - 502231N 0045226E.500 FT AGL /250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA02 - ARDENNES 02
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502846N 0053517E - 502846N 0054240E - 502237N 0055236E - 501030N 0055833E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 495959N 0054917E - 500000N 0054318E - 501059N 0053428E - 501008N 0051653E - 502846N 0053517E.500 FT AGL / 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA03 - ARDENNES 03
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
502237N 0055236E - 502534N 0060141E - 502542N 0062226E - along the Belgian-German border - 500748N 0060816E - along the Belgian-Luxembourg border - 501030N 0055833E - 502237N 0055236E.500 FT AGL / 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA04 - ARDENNES 04
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
500954N 0045424E - 501008N 0051653E - 495442N 0052348E - 494714N 0050434E - 495410N 0045336E - 500954N 0045424E. (1)500 FT AGL / 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(2)
(1) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(2) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA05 - ARDENNES 05
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
501008N 0051653E - 501059N 0053428E - 500000N 0054318E - 495442N 0052348E - 501008N 0051653E.500 FT AGL / 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA06 - ARDENNES 06
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
494714N 0050434E - 495442N 0052348E - 493826N 0053833E - 493514N 0053041E - 494520N 0051208E - 494714N 0050434E. (1)500 FT AGL/ 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(2)
(1) TRA/TSA22 excl when active.
(2) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA07 - ARDENNES 07
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
495442N 0052348E - 500000N 0054318E - 495117N 0054157E - 494211N 0054751E - 493826N 0053833E - 495442N 0052348E.500 FT AGL / 250 FT AGLLow level flights.HX(1)
(1) Activated by NOTAM. Can be activated MON to FRI (HOL excl), 0730-1100 (0630-1000) and 1230-1600 (1130-1500). No activation from 01 JUN till 15 SEP and during high intensity use of HTA Ardennes.
LFA11 - KOKSIJDE TRAINING AREA
Lateral limitsVertical limitsType of restriction / nature of hazardTime of activity
510521N 0023244E - 510700N 0020000E - 513000N 0020000E - 512223N 0032147E along the coastline - 512025N 0031344E - 512136N 0031339E - 512153N 0031118E - 512103N 0030959E - 511952N 0031055E along the coastline - 510521N 0023244E.500 FT AMSL / 10 FT AMSLTraining area for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. (1)HX (2)
(1) Can be activated for rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft at the same time.
(2) Activated by NOTAM.
3.2   Booking procedures (MIL only)

The LFA will be booked according to the Air Traffic Management Instruction 3 through LARA or via Steenokkerzeel ATCC (TEL: +32 (0) 2 443 82 04).

COMOPSAIR may grant authorisation for operations with foreign fixed wing aircraft or helicopters (in LFA11). Requests shall be made by FAX/mail to the Military Aviation Authority (see GEN 1.1, § 1.1.2) at least 10 working days in advance.

3.2.1   Accessibility

The LFA are only accessible for operations involving Belgian Air Force fixed wing aircraft or helicopters (in LFA11). However, COMOPSAIR may grant authorisation for operations with foreign fixed wing aircraft or helicopters (in LFA11).

3.2.2   Subdivision of the LFA Ardennes

In order to ease reservation, four grouped areas are defined within the LFA Ardennes:

  • LFA Ardennes West: LFA01 + LFA04 + LFA06
  • LFA Ardennes East: LFA02 + LFA03 + LFA05 + LFA07
  • LFA Ardennes North: LFA01 + LFA02 + LFA03
  • LFA Ardennes South: LFA04 + LFA05 + LFA06 + LFA07
3.2.3   Maximum Authorised Occupation of the LFA Ardennes

Complete LFA Ardennes: 4 formations of 4 aircraft or 3 C-130 / A400M aircraft.

When using three or four areas or one grouped area: 2 formations of 4 aircraft or 2 C-130 / A400M aircraft.

3.3   Areas to be avoided in the LFA Ardennes (MIL only)

In addition to the areas situated within the LFA Ardennes specified in ENR 5.1 and ENR 5.2, following areas shall be avoided:

Below 2 000 FT AGL - 1 NM radius
Arlon494100N0054900E
Barvaux / Durbuy502100N 0052845E
Bastogne500000N0054300E
Beauraing500630N0045800E
Bertrix495115N0051515E
Bouillon494800N0050400E
Ciney501800N0050600E
Florenville494200N0051800E
Habay-la-Neuve494400N0053900E
Han-sur-Lesse500700N0051200E
Houffalize500800N0054725E
La Roche501100N0053500E
Malmedy502530N0060200E
Marche-en-Famenne501330N0052100E
Neufchâteau495100N0052600E
Rochefort500930N0051320E
Stavelot502330N 0055600E
Sankt-Vith501700N0060700E
Vielsalm501730N0055500E
Below 2 000 FT AGL - 2 NM radius
Dinant501445N0045450E
Saint-Hubert500140N 0052230E
3.4   Limitations of Simulated Attacks (MIL only)

It is forbidden to simulate attacks on, even temporary, populated locations or on helicopter operating in the HTA.

4   AIR DEFENCE IDENTIFICATION ZONE

NIL