At the locations listed below and when work load permits, Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (Seattle Approach) will provide IFR separation, to the extent possible, to VFR aircraft executing practice instrument approaches as described in the Aeronautical Information Manual, paragraph 4-3-21. When separation services are not provided, ATC will advise “no separation services provided.”

IFR separation, when available, will commence at the point where the approach clearance becomes effective. Pilots of VFR aircraft should be aware that approach clearance/approval to make a practice instrument approach does not relieve a pilot’s responsibility to comply with the applicable parts of the CFR governing VFR flight. Included in the approach clearance/approval will be instructions to “maintain VFR.” Pilots should be particularly alert for other VFR traffic, which may be unknown to the controller.

Controllers will ensure that practice approaches do not disrupt the flow of other arriving or departing traffic; therefore, it may be necessary at times to refuse, delay, or withdraw authorization for the practice approach.

* Due to the proximity and interactions between KSEA, KBFI, and KRNT, practice approaches at these airports are only authorized when terminating in a full stop.

Any questions or comments about this service should be forwarded to the Seattle Approach Control at:

seattle-tracon@faa.gov or (206) 214-4643