If an aircraft deviates away from MLU/JAN approach or ZHU/ZFW airspace, coordination with that facility is required or not?

• A. Coordination is required with the facility
• B. Coordination is not required with that facility when deviating away from those approaches or airspaces
• C. Must inform pilot to revert to original route
• D. Remove strips

Answer: (B)

When a flight leaves the airspace or approach sector that is handling its current controller, that facility no longer has responsibility for providing separation or coordinating the flight. Coordination is needed with a facility only when the aircraft’s route, altitude, or speed will affect that facility’s ability to manage traffic within its own airspace. If you deviate away from MLU/JAN approach or ZHU/ZFW airspace, you’re exiting that controller’s jurisdiction, so there’s no requirement to coordinate the deviation with that facility. Instead, you would coordinate with the facility that has jurisdiction over the airspace you’re entering or rejoin the flight plan with the next appropriate controller.