Where can you find a preferred IFR route?

“I have found that the easiest and most user-friendly method to find out about preferred routes is to use one of the online flight planning tools such as ForeFlight or FltPlan.com. Either of these tools will display a list of routes that ATC has assigned to aircraft between the two airports requested.

What is a preferred IFR route?

The objective of Preferred IFR Routes is the expeditious movement of traffic during heavy demand periods and the reduction of TMIs and coordination. Preferred IFR Routes must only be established when traffic density and/or safety make such routes necessary for the expeditious movement of air traffic.

Why did the FAA create preferred routes?

The objective of preferred routes is the expeditious movement of traffic during heavy demand periods and the reduction of TM initiatives and coordination. User acceptance will be greatly enhanced by the prompt cancellation of unnecessary routes and the prompt and thorough coordination of new or revised routes.

What are the preferred routes for IFR flights?

On my latest IFR flight, my instructor had me plan the flight using foreflight and the routes function. Wouldn’t you know it…..clearance was given as we had planned it. Preferred routes are IFR routings developed by the ARTCC’s to provide for smooth flow of air traffic on busy city pair routes.

How to file Sid and star in IFR?

File a SID and a STAR and whatever route you want in between to avoid weather or turbulence. When filing your flight plan on Line 18 add RMK/ NRP NRP will avoid the FAA ERAM system from automatically putting you back on the “PREF” route. Remember you need at least 1 waypoint in each ARTCC for the route to qualify.

What are preferred routes for pilots of America?

Wouldn’t you know it…..clearance was given as we had planned it. Preferred routes are IFR routings developed by the ARTCC’s to provide for smooth flow of air traffic on busy city pair routes. You can find them in the back of the A/FD — check the Table of Contents for “Routes/Waypoints”.

Where do I find my preferred flight routes?

You can find them in the back of the A/FD — check the Table of Contents for “Routes/Waypoints”. IIRC, DUATS will only find them if you put in the major airport pairs, e.g., for Atlanta to Detroit, ATL-DTW will find them but not PDK-DET.