If a KGWO departure is expected to operate at an altitude different from the one requested due to the overflight, what should the student do?

• A. Advise GWO tower
• B. Relocate the aircraft
• C. File a new plan
• D. Contact SQS

Answer: (A)

When the overflight requires a different altitude than what was requested for a KGWO departure, the immediate step is to communicate that change to the local air traffic control facility responsible for the airport’s airspace. Advising GWO tower ensures the controller has the current altitude and can adjust the departure clearance and traffic sequencing accordingly. This keeps separation intact and lets the controller issue a revised clearance as needed. Filing a new flight plan isn’t typically necessary for a simple altitude change, and relocating the aircraft or contacting a different facility (like SQS) isn’t the appropriate action for this situation. The tower is the authority that manages the local airspace and will coordinate any altitude changes with other traffic.