The ATCA aerobatic training area waiver has been renewed for another two years.

The training area, on the west side of the Estrella Mountains, is displayed in the Airport Facility Directory, and has cautions on the sectional and terminal charts for intensive aerobatic activity.

excerpt of AFD training area chart

The area is primarily used by the German Air Force for initial flight training that includes high performance maneuvers, spin training, and formation flying.

Frequency 128.92 should be used when in this area. The ATCA flight ops number is (623) 932-1650 for hours of operation.

PDF iconDownload a copy of the Airport Facility Directory description of the training area here. (588 KB PDF, requires the free Adobe Reader.)