In cases where KGWO departures involve routes outside NAVAID limitations for non-GNSS aircraft, which action is recommended?

• A. Coordinate with the next sector prior to issuing clearance
• B. Issue clearance as filed without coordination
• C. Cancel the departure
• D. Direct to the next waypoint

Answer: (A)

When a KGWO departure uses a route that lies outside the NAVAID limitations for non-GNSS aircraft, the essential action is to coordinate with the next sector before issuing any clearance. This coordination gives the downstream controller awareness of the route and the airspace constraints, allowing them to plan the handoff, manage expectations, and ensure safe separation and routing within their sector. Issuing the clearance as filed without coordination can create handoff gaps or conflicts, since the next controller may not be prepared to support a route that relies on navigation guidance beyond their NAVAID coverage. Canceling the departure is unnecessary if coordination can resolve the issue, and simply directing the aircraft to the next waypoint does not address the need for upstream-downstream alignment on a route that bypasses standard NAVAID limitations.