Above what altitude in the terminal area does ZAE assume responsibility over JAN during non-radar operations?

In the context of air traffic control, particularly in non-radar operations within terminal areas, altitude assignments are critical for ensuring safe separation between aircraft and efficient management of air traffic.

The assumption of responsibility by a given air traffic control center, such as ZAE (Zebulon Airspace Entry), over another airport, in this case, JAN (Jackson Airport), is determined by established altitude sectors. When operations are conducted without radar, air traffic controllers rely heavily on altitude data to maintain safe separation distances.

In this particular scenario, ZAE assumes responsibility for traffic over JAN at altitudes above 6,000 feet. This altitude is significant because it corresponds to regulatory requirements and airspace design parameters, allowing controllers to handle higher traffic flows and maintain safety margins. The decision to designate this altitude for responsibility transfer ensures that lower altitudes are managed by the terminal controllers, who have a better situational awareness and control over aircraft nearing approach and departure phases at JAN.

This altitude threshold is crucial for operational clarity and safety, so that both terminal and en-route air traffic can operate without conflict, maintaining the integrity of the airspace system.