What is the difference between a Preferred IFR Route & a TEC Route?
Asked by: Jacob Rollins 8078 views Airspace, Instrument Rating
Hi all, I am working towards my IR and am having some trouble with this matter. Can someone explain to me the difference between a Preferred IFR Route & a Tower Enroute Control Route? From what I understand, they are both found in the A/FD and are created for flights to/from busy airports. However, TEC Routes allow a pilot to fly IFR without leaving approach control airspace & don't require previous filing. Is this correct? Are preferred routes considered the "main" type of IFR routes, while TEC is more rare? These aren't considered "airways," right? Please explain & thank you!
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