What routing must be included and how should STAR be referenced when issuing routing for departure aircraft?

• A. ERT routing if printed; STAR routing by name and transition if any
• B. Filed route only
• C. Beacon code only
• D. Wind aloft only

Answer: (A)

The instruction tests ensuring that a departure’s routing is explicit and follows published text. When issuing routing for a departure, include the exact en route routing text if one is printed on the flight plan (the ERT), so the controller and pilot are aligned with the published path. If the aircraft will proceed via a published STAR, reference that STAR by its published name and include the transition name if there is one. This combination provides a clear, unambiguous path from takeoff through the terminal area into the en route structure, minimizing confusion and ensuring proper sequencing and navigation.

Wind, beacon codes, or just the filed route by itself don’t convey the needed, standardized path the aircraft should fly, so they don’t satisfy the routing requirement on their own.