ACK on flightplans filed in the USA

[GVA Dispatch]

Just wondering if there is an easy way for our dispatch department to check if a flightplan is filed in the USA? I'm only talking about routings starting from the USA, either local or international flights. Right now we are sometimes facing troubles when crew is asking for clearance and no flightplan is in the system.

Merci,

GVA Dispatch

[Sherry Bobbins]

In our Operations department, we usually call the Center in which the departure aerodrome lies. They can also give a confirmation number (I think it's called a CID number)

SB

[FLEXJET]

You can check on www.flightaware.com

Get registered and you will be able to check if your flight plan has been filed.

You will also be able to track inbound and outbound flights, search for suitable routes, etc...

Works with callsign or registrations without the dash "-".

[northbynorthwest]

Yes, calling the (departure airport) Center Flight Data to get the three digit "CID" number and having the crew quote this to Clearance Delivery normally works if Clearance say they do not have a plan in the system. It could also be that they are requesting clearance too early - I think that 10 minutes prior to planned departure time is the norm. Also, if a flight is delayed, the ATC filing can drop out of the system after either 90 minutes or 120 minutes depending on the Center if the departure time is not amended. Cleveland Center will drop flight plans after 90 minutes for example, whereas in Minneapolis Center, it is 120 minutes.

[refplus20]

Normally plans filed in the US are valid 30 minutes before and 120 minutes after proposed departure times. To check the flight plan call Flight Service (1 800 WX BRIEF) and ask them to call center and check that the flight plan is in the system, but not earlier an hour before the proposed takeoff time. If you go beyond the 120 minutes valid time then re-file dont send a delay message as in my experience, delay messages do not wortk in the US.