Before issuing clearance for a departure with the designation 0M8..SQS, with which sector should coordination occur?

• A. Sector 67
• B. Sector 65
• C. Sector 66
• D. Sector 68

Answer: (A)

Coordinating with the sector that will control the aircraft once it leaves the runway ensures a smooth transition from the airport environment into the en route airspace. For this departure, the first airspace the aircraft will enter is Sector 67, so you brief and hand off to Sector 67 before issuing the clearance. This lets Sector 67 establish radar contact, manage sequencing, and apply any necessary altitude or routing restrictions right from the start, preventing conflicts as the aircraft climbs and moves into their area. Other sectors handle different portions of the airspace and aren’t responsible for this initial transition of the departure.