Does ATC require VFR arrivals and departures to and from Anchorage International to maintain an assigned altitude?
ATC does not usually assign VFR aircraft an altitude. Altitudes are assigned in the application of conflict resolution. Some coded VFR arrival/departure routes contain altitude restrictions. The altitude restrictions of FAR 93 apply at all times. OPERATIONS within 5NM of Anchorage International Airport: Airports that are within a 5NM radius of Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage International, Sand Lake, and in some instances Campbell Lake) are procedurally handled as one airport. Additionally, pilots departing this area who are climbing to an altitude below 1,400 feet will receive continuing radar services unless the pilot wishes the service terminated. Pilots not desiring this continuing service must advise Approach Control that they want the service terminated. A small triangular portion of this area covers land west of Point Mackenzie along the north shore of Knik Arm from the surface to 4100′ MSL. OPERATIONS between 5NM and 10 NM of Anchorage International Airport: This are
