VFR helicopter departures in Mikonos may be delayed and require prior telephone coordination.
Period of Applicability
2025-08-31 11:03 - 2025-10-25 23:59
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Interpretation
VFR helicopter departures from provisional fields and licensed heliports within Mikonos ATZ (Class D) and the Mikonos TMA may experience delays in receiving departure clearances during the peak summer season because ATC is operating a single frequency/working position; prior telephone communication is mandatory for all helicopters departing from the Mikonos TMA.
Message
PILOTS OF VFR HELICOPTER MAY ANTICIPATE DELAYS IN RECEIVING DEPARTURE CLEARANCES FOR FLIGHTS FROM PROVISIONAL FIELDS AND/OR LICENSED HELIPORTS IN MIKONOS ATZ CLASS D AIRSPACE, DUE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC LOAD ON A SINGLE FREQ/OPERATING PSN WITHIN MIKONOS TMA DURING THE PEAK SUMMER SEASON. PRIOR COMMUNICATION BY TELEPHONE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL HELICOPTERS DEPARTING FROM MIKONOS TMA. 2289079004, 2289440043.