On 04/13/06 10:34, Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Mark Hansen" wrote in message
...

So what are these IFR services? When I'm flying an IAP to my local Class D
airport, I get handed-off to the tower controller, who stays with me
through
the rest of the approach, clearing me to land (if I get that far),
separating
me from VFR traffic using radar, etc.. Are these not IFR services?


No, they're not. Runway separation is provided to all aircraft at towered
fields and there is no separation provided to VFR aircraft in Class D
airspace, unless there is also a TRSA. If there is a TRSA it's not a VFR
Tower. What is your local Class D?

The airport I'm speaking about is Sacramento Executive (KSAC) (it is not
a TRSA). I didn't say separation of VFR traffic; I said separation between
me (IFR) and other VFR traffic.

So I can see what you're talking about, can you provide some examples of
IFR services provided by a Class C tower (say, Sacramento Intl, for example)
that are not provided by the Class D tower (KSAC, in this case)?

Again, I'm just trying to understand what make this Class D a VFR tower.

Thanks,