What it looks like
Lateral. Circular, typically 2 NM radius around the aerodrome reference point.
Vertical. Surface up to typically 2000 ft AGL.
When it's active
Active during the aerodrome's published operating hours; outside those hours it may be uncontrolled but the airspace remains charted.
What VFR pilots should do
Establish radio contact before crossing the boundary and respect the current circuit direction for the runway in use.
Where you'll meet it
- EGTC Cranfield ATZ
- EDFE Frankfurt-Egelsbach ATZ
On NOTAMbriefing.com
Every European aerodrome traffic zone is drawn from authoritative source data — Eurocontrol EAD for structure, the Network Manager B2B feeds for AUP/UUP, plus AIP and SUP for published schedules. Combined with Dynamic Airspace Mapping (DYNAM), you only see what's active today. What is DYNAM?
Related airspace types
CTR Control Zone A CTR protects controlled traffic around an aerodrome and is one of the first airspace types pilots check near departure and destination airports. TMA Terminal Maneuvering Area A TMA is controlled airspace around busy terminal areas, often layered by altitude and relevant for route planning near larger airports. GNOTAM Graphical NOTAM A graphical NOTAM has a mappable effect area, making it easier to see whether the notice affects a route, airport, or local flying area.