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OEJD_2_CTR [ACC 3] Briefing Material | Cross the Land: Westbound 2026

Covering

This section details all the necessary breifing materials for OEJD_3_CTR [ACC 3] during Cross the Land: Westbound 2026

Designated Area of Responsibility

"Jeddah Control" (OEJD_3_CTR) is in charge of the Eastern, Northeastern and North Jeddah Sectors from SFC-UNL.

Notes

  • The traffic flows from the south will be handed off to ACC 3 by Riyadh Approach (APP E).
  • Controllers are required to use the VATCAN plugin to distinguish event traffic from non-event traffic.
  • RVSM procedures and the semi-circular cruising level rule are applicable throughout the OEJD FIR.
  • Standard separation minima within the airspace are:
    • 1,000 ft vertical separation up to FL410 or 10 NM lateral separation.
    • 2,000 ft vertical separation above FL410 or 10 NM lateral separation.
  • Any non-event aircraft leaving the Jeddah FIR with event destinations must obtain a release from the appropriate Jeddah Control sector before leaving. Adjacent ACC sectors are responsible for coordinating the release prior to transfer.
  • Issuing arrival clearances for traffic inbound to Riyadh is the responsibility of Jeddah Control 3.
  • A minimum of 15 NM longitudinal spacing must be maintained between enroute aircraft before transfer to the Riyadh Control sector.
  • All aircraft handed off to Riyadh Control must be above FL345.
  • Non-event traffic must not be permitted to leave the Riyadh TMA without proper coordination or release approval.
  • Controllers should regularly review ECFMP updates to remain informed of the latest traffic flow restrictions and measures.