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Oakland ARTCCIPACG/46

IPACG/46-Plenary

Holly King

October 2020

Oakland Center (KZAK FIR) UPDATE• Current Operational Stats

– Staffing– Crew Rotation– Training

• Contingency Procedures (COVID-19)– Oceanic Areas– Domestic Areas

• FIR Traffic Data– Volume– Aircraft Distribution Types– Equipage– CDP

• Launch Activity• Pacific Operators TIM

– Planned Actions-Track Advisory Program Trial Suspension– UPR Guidance Updates

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Operational Stats• Pacific South

– 30 CPCs– 17 DEVs

• Rotational Shifts– 5 On/5 Off– Limited Training

• Pacific North– 35 CPCs– 16 DEVs

• Rotational Shifts– 5 On/5 Off– Limited Training

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Contingency Procedures (COVID-19)• On 8/21/2020 Oakland Center had their 1st ATC

event, all operational and non-operational areas were cleaned.

• ATC Limited was declared for KZOA (Domestic) and KZAK (Oceanic) remained fully operational.

• A barrier wall was used between the Oceanic and Domestic Areas to create two sterile rooms.

• Modifications are being made to streamline these types of events based on lessons learned.

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Aircraft Type Trend - Oakland, 2020

A32x A33x A34x A35x A38x B73x B74x B75x B76x B77x B78x

Commercial Launch ActivityASTRA (KODIAK PSCA)1st Attempt-August 20202nd Attempt-September 2020

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• Space Operations Highlights

ASTRA AHARocket 3.1

IATA Request - Cost Savings and Efficiency• Remove underutilized

Pacific Organized Tracks (PACOTS)

• Increase UPR flexibility and update references to reflect current information

• Cancel the Track Advisory Program for Western Pacific Organized Tracks

• Review all Pacific airspace for improved efficiencies

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Pacific Operators’ Technical MeetingPlanned Actions• Trial removal of the Track Advisory (TA)

program from the Western PACOTS for three months. Success may lead to permanently discontinuing the program.

• Compose NOTAM advising of Oakland Center’s (KZAK FIR) intention to suspend the TA program, distributed to airlines in advance for feedback.

• Modified the Track Definition Message (TDM) to clarify changes.

• Post an ancillary message on the DPO (DOTS ONLINE) portal for registered users.

• Trial is expected to begin November 2020.

Proposed Actions• Data analysis to support initial proposed

removal of Tracks 8 and M.• Revise and simplify PACOTS UPR guidelines

and revise guidance in the Pacific Chart Supplement. Target completion by early 2021.

• Coordinate proposed UPR amendments with adjacent ANSPs.

• Coordinate removal proposal of underutilized PACOTS with JCAB and ZAN.

• Conduct Safety Risk Management of changes with operational workforce at Oakland Center.

• No dates set for PACOT permanent removals, still under review.

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Oakland ARTCC Webpage

http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/service_units/air_traffic_services/artcc/oakland/

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Contact InformationHolly King - International Airspace and Procedures Support Manager-Oakland ARTCC Telephone: 510-745-3320 Email: holly.a.king@faa.gov

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Questions?

Oakland ARTCCOakland Center (KZAK FIR) UPDATEOperational StatsContingency Procedures (COVID-19)Slide Number 5Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Slide Number 8Slide Number 9Oceanic Equipage by Traffic FlowSlide Number 11Traffic FlowsSlide Number 13Slide Number 14Slide Number 15Slide Number 16Commercial Launch ActivitySlide Number 18IATA Request - Cost Savings and EfficiencyPacific Operators’ Technical MeetingOakland ARTCC WebpageContact Information