Sita Keywords

Flight Planning Keyword Manual
KEYWORDS
A CFP input consists of keywords, thus allowing the user to tailor each request to the exact
requirements for a particular flight.
The mandatory keywords for an ad-hoc flight plan are described in Section 3.
All other keywords mentioned in this section are optional, but may be subject to combination
restrictions. Any keyword combination restrictions are mentioned in the relevant text.
11.1 KEYWORDS: Basic Rules
1) Keywords can be either 1 or 3 characters long and must be followed by a hyphen (-)
EXAMPLES:
ALT-
M-
2) The required input should be entered immediately after the hyphen, without leaving
any blank spaces.
EXAMPLES:
ALT-EGLL
M-TEST ONLY
3) Keywords may be formatted one per line.
EXAMPLES:
ALT-EGLL
ETD-1615
FAL-330
4) Keywords may also be formatted with more than one per line, separated by a comma
(,) or a dollar sign ($).
Note: Care should be taken to ensure that keywords do not overrun the line length. An
invalid keyword format error will be received if the line length is exceeded.
EXAMPLES:
ALT-EGLL,ETD-1615$FAL-330
ERROR MESSAGES:
***-INVALID KEYWORD ENTERED,MUST BEGIN XXX- OR M-

11.2 KEYWORDS: Categories
To assist access to the online help facility, all available keywords are categorised within the
following three character abbreviations:
CATEGORY INDEX
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
ACP Aircraft Performance Related

ATC ATC Plan Related
FUE Fuel Related
GEN General Purpose
MET Weather Related
NAV Navigation Related
SUM Summary Related
The following index is in keyword alphabetical order:

KWD DESCRIPTION CATEGORY
AFT- AFTN Addressing ATC

AFU- Uplift additional fuel (mandatory fuel: priority over payload) FUE
ALT- Primary Alternate NAV
AL2- 2nd Alternate NAV
AL3- 3rd Alternate NAV
ARM- Facility to add remarks in item 18 of the ATC plan ATC
ARP- Enables the creation of an airport for use as origin, destination NAV
or primary alternate
ATC- Requests ICAO ATC plan ATC
AUS- Request Australian AUSOT track NAV
BAL- Specify a fixed amount of residual/dead fuel 1 FUE
BLK- Exclude specific routes from optimisation NAV
CAL- Cap cruise flight level ACP
CBF- Climb fuel degradation factor ACP
CID- Cost Index value ACP
CPA- Cap flight level between destination and first alternate ACP
CP2- Cap flight level between destination and second alternate ACP
CP3- Cap flight level between destination and third alternate ACP
CPN- City Pair Number NAV
1
CPT- Captains name GEN
CRP- Cruise and descent mode selection for turboprop ACP
CRZ- Cruise mode (LRC/Econ/Min Time) ACP
CZF- Cruise fuel degradation factor ACP
CZT- Cruise thrust limit temperature buffer ACP
DMF- Departure manoeuvre fuel ACP
DMT- Departure manoeuvre Time ACP
DPP- Allows flight plan calculation based on decision point procedure FUE
DRM- Dispatch Release Message 1 GEN
1
DSP- Dispatcher's Name GEN
DTE- Specify date or statistical weather MET
ECT- Specify routes for optimisation NAV
EEP- Define ETOPS Entry & Exit airports & initiate calculation ACP
of ETOPS Entry & ETOPS Exit times
ENR- Specify multiple enroute alternates GEN
EQP- Specify equipment in ITEM 10 of ICAO flight plan ATC
EQT- Determine Equal Time Point SUM
1
ERA- Enroute Alternate NAV
ETA- Amend stored Estimated Time of Arrival MET
ETD- Amend stored Estimated Time of Departure MET
ETE- ETOPS keyword to provide fuel to first airport listed FUE
ETP- Determine equal time point between specified FUE
airports and access engine out data (ETOPS)
ETX- As ETP, but adds computed critical fuel to the FUE
flight plan calculation
EXT- To specify a particular route name or number NAV
FAA- Requests ICAO FAA domestic plan ATC
FAL- Fix cruise flight level ACP
FAX- Send facsimile of whole or component part of flight plan GEN
FCD- Fuel cost at destination (Tankering) FUE
FCO- Fuel cost at origin (Econ Cruise & Tankering) ACP
FLT- Amendment of stored flight or service number GEN
FMA- Override default cruise speed ACP
FMT- Format specification (for use with RFP transaction) GEN
FXH- Specify fixed flight level profile ACP
FXM- Specify fixed speed flight plan profile ACP
HDA- Holding height and time selection for alternate FUE
HDB- Holding height and time selection at initial alternate FUE
HDD- Holding height and time selection at final destination FUE
HDR- Holding height and time selection at initial destination FUE
HLD- Override normal holding fuel/time FUE
HNL- Specify of Honolulu FTR NAV
HOC- Hourly operating cost (Econ Cruise) ACP
HRA- Holding race track adjustment factor FUE
HTA- Holding ISA temperature correction factor FUE
IAS- Indicated air speed/level ACP
LTT- Request least time track non-flyable route between any 2 airportsNAV
M- Plain text message line GEN
MAD- Delivery address GEN
MFU- Override maximum tanks weight FUE
MOA- Minimum fuel overhead alternate FUE
MOD- Minimum fuel overhead destination FUE
MTF- Specify minimum fuel in tanks FUE
MVD- Amend manoeuvering (inst.app) distance at destination ACP
MVF- Specify destination manoeuvering fuel ACP
MVT- Specify destination manoeuvering time ACP
MZF- Override default maximum zero fuel weight ACP
NAT- Specify North Atlantic Routing NAV
NM1- Display crew names, NM1 NM9 1 GEN
NTM-Q Request route specific NOTAMs using customer defined filter GEN
OAL- Override computed fuel/time value to (final) primary alternate FUE
OAR- Override computed fuel/time value to (initial) primary alternate FUE
OFC- Calculate routing over flight charges NAV
OWE- Override stored operating weight empty (dry operating weight) ACP
PAC- Request Pacific routing NAV
PIC- Send ICAO ATC plan as separate Sitatex (Type-B) message ATC
PLD- Specify payload ACP
1
PNR- Find Point of no return ACP
PRF- Specify fixed flight level profile, overriding normal flight level
separation rules. NAV
PRI- Override message transmission priority GEN
PSW- Password protection for selected transactions GEN
RA2- 2nd alternate for initial airport NAV
RA3- 3rd alternate for initial airport NAV
RCA- Cap flight level to initial airport alternate NAV
RCR- Specify reclear parameters NAV
RC1- Specify oceanic reclear NAV
RFX- Specify fixed fuel reserves FUE
RLW- Restrict landing weight ACP
RMN- Specify minimum reserve fuel FUE
RNY- Re-analysis flight plan FUE
RRG- Automatically generate a route between NAV
any two airports in the database
RSF- Route summary, specified route SUM
RSG- Route summary, least distance route SUM
RSN- Route summary, next best route SUM
RTE- Route Build in ARINC 424 format NAV
RTW- Restrict take-off weight ACP
RVF- Modify fuel reserve policy (FUEL) FUE
RVN- Remove fuel reserves FUE
RVT- Modify fuel reserve policy (TIME) FUE
RWA- Specify the runway for the destination ACP
RWD- Specify the runway for the departure ACP
RWY- Specify runway used Origin/Destination GEN
SEL- Specify SELCAL code to appear in ICAO ATC flight plan ATC
SFI- Fuel summary at fixed flight level, mach no., or cruise mode SUM
at or to a specific waypoint
SGF- Override default specific gravity of fuel value ACP
SHP- Short or summary flight plan GEN
SMB- Summary at a lower flight level SUM
SMI- Summary for entire flight at initial TOC level SUM
SML- Summary at selected mach no. or cruise mode SUM
SMZ- Summary at maximum zero fuel weight SUM
SPF- Specify flight plan format number GEN
SSF- Speed stability factor ACP
SWT- Summaries at weight intervals above/below computed ZFW SUM
SWX- Request surface weather reports for specified airfields MET
1
TAL - Define a take-off alternate NAV
TAX- Taxi out fuel FUE
TDF- Delay processing of flight plan input GEN
TFU- Specify tankering fuel FUE
TLW- Tankering landing weight ACP
TLX- Tanker fuel to specified landing weight ACP
TNK- Initiate tankering program ACP
TPA- Alternate ISA deviation MET
TPE- Origin-destination ISA deviation MET
TTI- Specify taxi-in time1 ACP
1
TTO- Specify taxi-out time ACP
TWS- Take-off weight summaries SUM
TXI- Override taxy-in fuel FUE
TYF- Specify type of flight 1 GEN
VID- Change airline designator printing on the flight plan GEN
WDA- Apply fixed wind to alternate MET
WDE- Obtain flight plan with fixed winds and temperatures MET
WXS- Upper air wind and temperature summaries MET
XFU- Uplift extra fuel (optional fuel: payload has priority) FUE
1
Indicates that the keyword is flight plan format dependent. Contact the SITA Helpdesk for
further information.
11.3 KEYWORDS: Descriptions
KEYWORD: AFT-
PURPOSE: Permits customers to send a flight plan or ATC plan to AFTN (Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunications Network) addresses.
FORMAT: AFT-
EXAMPLES:
1)
AFT-CFP/EGLLSOTX/EGLLXSUM
Forward complete flight plan to all specified AFTN addresses.
2)
AFT-SHP/EGLLSOTX/EGLLXSUM
Forward short flight plan to all specified AFTN addresses.
3)
AFT-ATC/EGLLSOTX/EGLLXSUM
Forward ICAO ATC plan to all specified AFTN addresses.
4)
AFT-AUTF/EGLLSITX
Forward ICAO ATC plan to AFTN addresses obtained from the FIR file only.
5)
AFT-AUTP/EGLLSITX
Forward ICAO ATC plan to AFTN addresses pre-stored in the parameter file
only.
6)
AFT-AUTO/EGLLSITX
Forward ICAO ATC plan to AFTN addresses obtained from the FIR and
parameter file.
Note: Removes any duplicate addresses.
7)
AFT-AUT*/EGLLSITX/P
* AFT-AUTO, AUTP or AUTF
Attach AFTN addresses relevant to AUTF, AUTP, or AUTO input to flight plan.
Addresses will also be stored in the RFP file.
Note: Flight plan is not filed automatically if /P is added to the transaction.
ERROR MESSAGES:
AFT- ADDRESS NUMBER (V) IS INVALID

AFT- AT LEAST ONE ADDRESS NEEDED OR TOO MANY ENTERED
AFT- INVALID TYPE- (V) MUST BE CFP, SHP or ATC
AFT- INVALID TYPE- AUT MUST BE CFP,ATC,SHP OR AUT*
AFT- AT LEAST ONE ADDRESS NEEDED OR TOO MANY ENTERED
AFT- AFT-AUTP CAN ONLY BE USED IF ATC HAS BEEN USED
AFT- AFT-AUTF CAN ONLY BE USED IF ATC HAS BEEN USED
AFT- AFT-AUTO CAN ONLY BE USED IF ATC HAS BEEN USED
AFT- AFT-INPUT MUST BE AUT*/P FOR RETURNING ADDS TO ORIGIN
AFT- AFT-ORIGIN ADDRESS MUST BE ENTERED IF AFT-AUTO IS USED
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Ensure that the first AFTN address is the originating address.
Delay and cancellation of ICAO ATC plans can also be initiated. For further details, see the
RFP transaction in section 3 of the Flight Planning Reference manual.
For information on how to store AFTN addresses (via TypeB and/or QLLC) within the
parameter file please refer to section 5 of the Flight Planning Reference manual.
KEYWORD: AFU-
PURPOSE: To request mandatory additional fuel
FORMAT: AFU-
Entered as weight value in units - maximum 6 digits
EXAMPLE:
AFU-15000
Request 15000 kgs/lbs of additional fuel
ERROR MESSAGES:
AFU- MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

AFU- ENTRY OF UNLIMITED ADDITIONAL FUEL IS INVALID
THIS WOULD GIVE A NIL PAYLOAD CALCULATION
AFU- EXCEEDS MAXIMUM TANK WT OF (V) FOR (V)
Additional fuel takes precedence over payload. I.e. AFU is mandatory.
An input of AFU-999999 would cause a NIL PAYLOAD calculation, as the effect is to

request max fuel uplift subject to restrictions of structural limitations and volumetric
capacity. Therefore, if AFU-999999 is entered, a validation error message is received.
To request the maximum possible extra fuel uplift, see keywords XFU- or TFU-.
KEYWORD : ALT-
PURPOSE: To define the primary alternate in a CFP request.

Mandatory keyword in CFP requests.
FORMAT: ALT-
EXAMPLES:
1)
ALT-EGCC
Basic entry; use ICAO or IATA codes.
2)
ALT-EGCC/D/198
Override distance to an existing alternate or specify the distance to an alternate that

is not stored in the database.
Validation checks to ensure that the requested distance exceeds the great circle
route but does not check for a maximum distance.
D = Distance
198 = Specified alternate distance
3)
ALT-NOALT
CFP is calculated without an alternate.
4)
ALT-NIFR
Holding fuel replaces diversion.
5)
ALT-EGCC/P
Request a flight plan to the shortest loaded alternate route.
6)
ALT-EGCC/S
Request a summary to the shortest loaded alternate route.

7)
ALT-EGCC/P/12345
Request an alternate flight plan using the specified route, 12345.
8)
ALT-EGCC/S/12345
Request an alternate summary using the specified route, 12345.
ERROR MESSAGES:
ALT- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

ALT- UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
ALT- INVALID FORMAT - USE XXX/D/9999 XXXX/D/9999
ALT- MUST BE SPECIFIED FOR A 9999 FLIGHT
ALT- NIFR MUST NOT BE FOLLOWED BY A DISTANCE
ALT- MUST BE IATA OR ICAO CODE OR NOALT
ALT- AN ALTERNATE IDENTIFIER MUST BE ENTERED
ALT- ALTERNATE NOT EQUAL TO ORIGINAL ALTERNATE
ALT- ALTERNATE - (V) NOT LOADED FOR DESTINATION - (V)
ALT- ROUTE NUMBER X IS INVALID
ALT- AIRLINE AND CUSTOMER ROUTE NOT FOUND
ALT- A/P EGKK ELECTED DIST IS LESS THAN G/C FROM DEST
ALT- OVERRIDE DISTANCE MUST BE NUMERIC MAX 4 DIGITS
ALT- NO ROUTES LOADED FOR THIS ALTERNATE
Request for ALT-NIFR will normally produce fuel equivalent for 2 hours holding at
destination at either optimum or TOD altitude depending on what is set in the Air Policy
file. This value can be changed in the Air Policy file only.
Alternate flight plan options are only available if at least one route exists between the
destination and the alternate unless RTE- is used to build route to the alternate.
KEYWORD : AL2-
PURPOSE: To define the secondary alternate in a CFP request.
FORMAT: AL2-
EXAMPLE:
1)
AL2-KJFK
Basic entry; use ICAO or IATA codes.
2)
AL2-KJFK/D/255
Override distance to an existing alternate or specify the distance to an alternate that

is not stored in the database.
Validation checks to ensure that the requested distance exceeds the great circle
route but does not check for a maximum distance.
D = Distance
255 = Specified alternate distance
3)
AL2-KJFK/P
Request a flight plan to the shortest loaded alternate route.
4)
AL2-KJFK/S
Request a summary to the shortest loaded alternate route.
5)
AL2-KJFK/P/12345
Request an alternate flight plan using the specified route, 12345.
6)
AL2-KJFK/S/12345
Request an alternate summary using the specified route, 12345.

ERROR MESSAGES:
AL2- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

AL2- ROUTE, IF ENTERED, MUST BE MAXIMUM OF 6 DIGITS
AL2- UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
AL2- INVALID FORMAT - USE XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
AL2- MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT ALT-
AL2- 2ND ALTN - (V) NOT VALID FOR DESTINATION - (V)
The distance used in the alternate calculation is stored within individual airline alternate
records.
destination and the alternate.
KEYWORD : AL3-
PURPOSE: To define the third alternate in a CFP request.
FORMAT: AL3-
EXAMPLES: All examples shown for keyword AL2- (second alternate) can be used, ensuring that
AL2- is replaced by AL3-.
ERROR MESSAGES:
AL3- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

AL3- ROUTE, IF ENTERED, MUST BE MAXIMUM OF 6 DIGITS
AL3- UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
AL3- INVALID FORMAT - USE XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
AL3- MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT ALT- AND AL2-
AL3- 3RD ALTN - (V) NOT VALID FOR DESTINATION - (V)
The distance used in the alternate calculation is stored within individual airline alternate
records.
destination and the alternate.
KEYWORD : ARM-
PURPOSE: Enables additional information to be entered within item 18 of ICAO ATC

plan as RMK, PBN, CODE etc.
FORMAT: ARM-RMK/
ARM-PBN/
EXAMPLE:
1)
ARM-RMK/VIP FLIGHT
The output is shown in bold, below.
START OF ICAO FLIGHT PLAN
(FPL-SITTEST-IS
-A30B/H-SDHI/C
-EGLL1200
-N0468F270 DVR5F DVR UG1 KONAN UL607 KOK UG109 KRH UN850
ODINA UM727 AMTEL UL995 BOL DCT
-LIRF0201 LIRA
-EET/EBUR0020 EDUU0045 LSAS0107 LIMM0119 LIRR0141
REG/TEST SEL/ZZZZ
RMK/VIP FLIGHT)
END OF ICAO FLIGHT PLAN
ERROR MESSAGES:
ARM- REMARK TOO LONG , ONLY 68 CHARACTERS ALLOWED

ARM- ONLY 4 LINES ALLOWED
Maximum 68 characters per line, two lines available. Use ARM- input for each required
line.
Multiple topics can be entered in a single ARM- e.g. ARM-RMK/VIP FLIGHT STS/HEAD
KEYWORD : ARP-
PURPOSE: Enables the creation of an airport for use as origin, destination or primary alternate.
FORMAT: ARP-
REQUIRED FIELDS
a). ICAO CODE
This mandatory field will consist of 4 characters (possibly alpha-numeric) to signify an Airport
ICAO code.
b). LATITUDE/LONGITUDE
This mandatory field will consist of 11 characters in the format North/South and 4 characters
numeric plus East/West plus 5 characters numeric
c).FIR
This field will consist of the 4 character FIR code applicable to the airport plus the 2
character sub code for it.
d). AIRPORT ELEVATION
This field will consist of the height of the airport in feet above sea level. This can be
expressed in a numeric value (max 4 characters). Airports with an elevation below sea level
will have a leading minus sign.
Example Input
ICAO
CODE/LAT LONG /FIR /AIRPORT ELEV
ARP-ZXXX/N4000E11650/ZSHAZR/157
ARP-ZYYY/N5000E11850/ZZZZZR/1
ARP-ZZZZ/N4915E11845/ZAAAZR/-1
ARP-ZYZY/N4920E11855/ZBBBZR/-5
ARP-ZYZZ/N4900E11845/ZCCCZR/-15
Use of the ARP keyword includes the mandatory use of the RTE keyword if the ORIG or
DEST airport is input using ARP.
If the ARP keyword is used to specify the primary ALT then the addition of the override
alternate distance on the ALT keyword is required.
ARP-ZXXX/N4000E11650/ZSHAZR/157
ALT-ZXXX/D/360
Validation and Error Messages:
ARP- RTE-KEYWORD MANDATORY WITH ARP

ARP- INPUT CODE DUPLICATED
ARP- INPUT CODES ALLOWED ORIG/DEST/ALT
ARP INPUT CODE NOT ON RTE OR ALT INPUT
ARP ALT ONLY AVAILABLE WITH ARP (NOT AL2/AL3 on ARP)
ARP- INVALID INPUT FORMAT, ICAO/LAT-LONG/FIR/ELEVATION
ARP- ALT MUST INCLUDE OVERIDE DISTANCE ALT-XXXX/D/NNNN
ARP RRG NOT AVAILABLE WITH ARP
ARP- ICAO CODE xxxx ALREADY LOADED
ARP- LAT LONG MUST BE IN THE FORMAT N/SNNNN E/WNNNNN
ARP- ELEV MUST BE IN THE FORMAT N OR N (UP TO 4 CHARACTERS)
ARP- FIR MUST BE IN THE FORMAT XXXXZX
KEYWORD : ATC-
PURPOSE: Production of ICAO ATC plan appended to the main flight plan.
Item 8 (flight rules and type of flight) can be amended with the addition of further
parameters; see examples below.
FORMAT: ATC-
EXAMPLES:
1)
ATC-
Keyword without further parameter (i.e. blank) provides an ATC plan where item
8 is assumed to be IS.
2)
ATC-IN
ATC-IS
Item 8 amended to show IN (IFR Non-scheduled) or IS (IFR scheduled).
3)
ATC-IN/1
ATC-IS/1
Amends item 8 to show IN or IS. The addition of /1 removes item numbering from
the ATC plan.
4)
ATC-N
Removes ATC request if this is a stored parameter.

KEYWORD : AUS- AUS-
PURPOSE: To define required Australian Organised Track in a Flight Plan.
FORMAT: AUS-
EXAMPLE: 1) AUS-AUTO
2) AUS-AUTP
3) AUS-E
4) AUS-SY1A 16S130E
ERROR MESSAGE:
AUS MAY NOT BE USED WITH NAT, PAC OR HNL KEYWORDS

AUS UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
AUS 4 CHARACTER IDENTIFIER FOR AUS TRACKS
AUS FORMAT IS N OR S 2 DIGITS/W OR E 3 DIGITS
AUS CO-ORDS SHOULD BE SEPARATED BY A SPACE
AUS NO LAT/LONGS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRACK
AUS MORE THAN 20 LAT/LONGS ENTERED
AUS LATITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 00 AND 80
AUS LATITUDES (V) & (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
AUS LONGITUDES MUST BE HEADING IN SAME DIRECTION
AUS LONGITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 0 AND 180 DEGREES
AUS LONGITUDE (V) NOT A MULTIPLE OF 5
AUS LONGITUDES MAY NOT BE EQUAL ((V))
NOTE :
1) AUTO is used to generate a Track Summary showing order of best track from
published AUSOTS message.
2) AUTP has same function as AUTO, output is Track Summary and Flight Plan on
best track.
3) A maximum of 7 Co-ordinates per line up to a maximum of 20 in total.

KEYWORD : BAL-
PURPOSE: To specify the amount of unusable fuel.
FORMAT: BAL-
EXAMPLE:
1)
BAL-1000
Up to 5 numerics; leading zeros not required
ERROR MESSAGES:
BAL- MUST BE NUMERIC,MAX 5 DIGITS & ABOVE 0
This fuel item relates to unusable, dead, calibration, residual or ballast fuel.
The BAL- input overrides the Residual Fuel value stored in the Air Policy file (see Air Policy file,
screen 1).
The specified BAL- fuel is carried throughout all phases of the flight plan calculation.
This keyword is flight plan format dependent. Contact the SITA Helpdesk for further information.
Whilst BAL fuel is included in the total tank fuel, its value is not included in any fuel checked
overhead the destination (MOD) or the Alternate (MOA). It is also not included in fuel available for
an ETOPS diversion.
KEYWORD : BLK-
PURPOSE: To exclude, or block, a particular route(s) from an optimised route search of all
pre-stored routes between an airport pair.
FORMAT: BLK-
Use SITA or customer route names.

Maximum length of route name = 10 alphanumeric characters
Maximum number of routes to be excluded = 12
Separate each route name with a forward slash, /.
EXAMPLES:
1)
BLK-EGLLBIKF02
or
BLK-100123
Exclude one route:

i) The first example uses a customer route name.
ii) The second example uses a SITA route name.
2)
BLK-EGLLBIKF01/100123/LHRKEF04
Exclude 3 specific routes.

Customer and SITA route numbers can be combined.
ERROR MESSAGES:
BLK- ROUTE nn INVALID, MUST BE MAX OF 10 CHARACTERS.

BLK- BLK nn IS SAME AS EXIT USE EXT-0 TO OVERRIDE
BLK- ROUTE SPECIFIED, nn IS INVALID FOR SECTOR
KEYWORD : CAL-
PURPOSE: Optimise flight level selection, whilst imposing a limitation on the maximum cruise
flight level. The selected flight level may be at or below the requested level.
FORMAT: CAL-
EXAMPLE:
1)
CAL-280
Specified flight level must be 3 numerics.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CAL- VALUE MUST BE IN THE RANGE 010-490

CAL- MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRUISE LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
Terrain clearance is not checked during the flight plan calculation.
If the calculated flight level is below MORA then a warning can be displayed on the flight
plan.
CAL- will limit maximum flight level to that specified, whilst optimising calculation of Flight
Level at or below the specified value.
From this is follows that the value of CAL input may never be attained on the flight plan
as the optimum level could be lower.
KEYWORD : CBF-
PURPOSE: To override the climb fuel adjustment (degradation) factor held in the aircraft
attribute (ACATR) file.
The stored climb fuel flow (as supplied by airline/manufacturer), can be

increased/decreased by a specified percentage, in order to account for those
aircraft whose performance may vary from published figures.
FORMAT: CBF-
EXAMPLE:
1)
CBF-1.025
Based on a climb fuel of 3000 kg, this CBF- input would increase the climb fuel
flow by 2.5% to 3075 kg.
2)
CBF-0.950
Based on a climb fuel of 3000 kg, this CBF- input would decrease the climb fuel
flow by 5% to 2850 kg.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CBF- FORMAT IS N.NNN, BETWEEN 0.850 & 1.250

CBF- VALUE MUST BE BETWEEN 0.850 - 1.250
An input of CBF-1.000 does not provide an adjustment factor (degradation): i.e. basic
unadjusted book values.
RELATED KEYWORDS:
For modification of cruise fuel, see CZF-.

KEYWORD : CID-
PURPOSE: To define a Cost index, or override the pre-stored value for the purpose of
calculating a flight plan based on a least cost (ECON) cruise speed and altitude.
FORMAT: CID-
EXAMPLE: CID-038 (Maximum 3 numerics.)
ERROR MESSAGES:
CID- MUST BE NUMERIC BETWEEN 0 AND 500

CID- MUST BE 1-3 NUMERICS, BETWEEN 0 AND 500
CID- CID MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITH FCO AND HOC
CID- MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITH HOC
CID- REQUIRED WHEN NO COST INDEX ON AIRCRAFT FILE
CID- CRZ 1 REQUIRED WITH THIS KEYWORD
Must be used in conjunction with cruise mode 1 (CRZ-1).
Cost index is a ratio. There are 2 definitions :
(1) TIME BASED OPERATING COSTS PER HOUR

COST OF 100 LBS OF FUEL known as Imperial Units
(2) TIME BASED OPERATING COSTS PER MINUTE

COST OF 1 KG OF FUEL known as Metric Units
The units are defined as Imperial or Metric in the Air Policy File, if units detail is
absent then the default is Imperial
This facility enables the customer to provide cost data in a form which does not breach
confidentiality of fuel price and operating costs.
Where the Fuel Costs (FCO) and Time Costs (HOC) are in use, an input of CID will
overwrite the HOC used in the calculation.
If neither real fuel cost or time costs are available then the input of CID will set a
theoretical fuel price of $ 1 per US Gallon and then calculate from the CID value the Time
Costs
May also be used when Flight Plans are required to match PMS+ Cost Index setting
without accurate knowledge of fuel price or operating costs.
Where the aircraft attribute file holds a value of FMA, use of CID- requires that keyword
FMA-000 is used together with CRZ-1
Further information regarding the Cost Index calculation can be obtained from the SITA
Aircraft Performance department.
KEYWORD : CPA-
PURPOSE: Cap the altitude/flight level between destination and first alternate.
FORMAT: CPA
Followed by a flight level; value should be between 010 and 490
EXAMPLE:
1)
CPA-110
Alternate flight level is capped at FL110.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CPA- MUST BE 1-3 NUMERICS, 010-490

CPA- MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRUISE LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
CPA- MUST NOT BE ABOVE MAX LEVEL OF (V) FOR (V)
If the requested level does not conform with stored cruise table levels, the first available
level below will be used.
Terrain clearance is not checked.

KEYWORD : CP2-
PURPOSE: Cap the altitude/flight level between destination and second alternate.
FORMAT: CP2-
EXAMPLE:
1)
CP2-110
Second alternate flight level is capped at FL110.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CP2- MUST BE 1-3 NUMERICS, 010-490

CP2- MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRUISE LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
CP2- MUST NOT BE ABOVE MAX LEVEL OF (V) FOR (V)
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION:

KEYWORD : CP3-
PURPOSE: Cap the altitude/flight level between destination and third alternate.
FORMAT: CP3-
EXAMPLE:
1)
CP3-110
Third alternate flight level is capped at FL110.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CP3- MUST BE 1-3 NUMERICS, 010-490

CP3- MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRUISE LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
CP3- MUST NOT BE ABOVE MAX LEVEL OF (V) FOR (V)
ADDTIONAL INFORMATION:

KEYWORD : CPN-
PURPOSE: To instruct the system to use either SITA or customer routes.
FORMAT: CPN-
EXAMPLES:
1)
CPN-999999
System will optimise flight plan using SITA routes only.
2)
CPN-000000
System will optimise flight plan using customer routes.
Note: If customer routes cannot be found for the specified sector, the system will
automatically revert to CPN-999999, to optimise from stored SITA routes.
ERROR MESSAGES:
CPN- MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

CPN- NO ROUTES EXIST FOR (V) / (V)
CPN- (V) INVALID FOR (V) / (V)
KEYWORD : CPT-
PURPOSE: Specification of Captains name on Flight Plan print out.
FORMAT: CPT- MERRYWEATHER (up to 24 letters)
ERROR MESSAGE:
CPT- NAME MUST BE ENTERED, MAXIMUM OF 24 CHARACTERS
NOTE :
1) The input is limited to 24 alpha characters. Full stops may be used (they will
count as one character.)
2) This Keyword is format related, and may only be used when format is
programmed to print out Captain's name.
3) The Error Message displayed above would apply when CPT- was pre-stored as a
mandatory Keyword and had been omitted from CFP request.
EYWORD : CRP- CRP-
PURPOSE: Cruise and Descent Mode selection for Turbo Propeller Aircraft
only.
FORMAT: CRP-
EXAMPLE: 1) CRP-3 (Cruise schedule 3)

2) CRP-2/3 (Cruise schedule 2, descent schedule 3
3) CRP-//2 (descent schedule 2)
ERROR MESSAGES:
CRP (V) INVALID, CRUISE MODE MUST BE 1-3

FORMAT IS CRP-9 OR -/9 OR -9/9
CRP FORMAT IS CRP-9 OR -/9 OR -9/9
1ST VALUE 1-3, 2ND VALUE 1-4
NOTE :
1) This Keyword enables a particular cruise and/or descent schedule to be selected

for turbo propeller aircraft operation.
2) If a cruise schedule or descent schedule is not entered then a cruise or descent

related to CRZ- Keyword will be chosen automatically by the Flight Planning
program.
KEYWORD : CRZ- CRZ-
PURPOSE: To override pre-stored cruise mode (ECON/LRC/MIN TIME), held

in the ACATR file.
FORMAT: CRZ-1 (indicate cruise number required)
EXAMPLE: CRZ-3 (would give LRC)
ERROR MESSAGES:
CFP-CRZ MUST BE NUMERIC 1, 3 or 5 ONLY
NOTE :
1) The following cruise selections are available:
1 = Economic (given dry weight)

3 = Long Range (given dry weight)
5 = Minimum Time (given dry weight)
2) The input CRZ- will not override a loaded fixed mach number * See Keyword
FMA.
3) CRZ- 1 - Cost factors must have have been previously provided to use this.
4) CRZ- 3 - Will be the least fuel burn off.
5) CRZ- 5 - Altitude/Flight Level is selected for min time regardless of operating

costs and may be a significantly lower than normal Flight Profile or Terrain
clearance.
KEYWORD : CZF- CZF-
PURPOSE: To override the cruise fuel adjustment (degradation) factor held in

the A/C attribute (ACATR) file.
FORMAT: CZF-
EXAMPLE: 1) CZF-1.025
2) CZF-0.950
ERROR MESSAGES:
CFP-CZF MUST BE NUMERIC IN FORMAT N.NNN, 0.850-1.250
NOTE :
1) Some A/C types exhibit a loss in specific fuel consumption (LB/HR/LB thrust) or
specific range (LB/NAM) with age. i.e. they burn more fuel than that shown in
manufacturers data.
2) Some newer A/C may show an improvement over manufacturers data i.e. they
burn less fuel than manuals would indicate.
3) The cruise fuel adjustment factor (CZF-) allows the hourly fuel flow to be adjusted
accordingly, multiplying manufacturers hourly fuel flow by the specified amount.
4) In Example 1) a fuel flow of say 10,000kg/hr would be increased by 2.5% to

10,250kg/hr.
5) In Example 2) a fuel flow of 10,000kg would be decreased by 5% to 9500kg/hr.
6) CZF- 1.000 will effect a calculation with no adjustment factor (degradation)

applied, that is: basic unadjusted book values.
7) As stated under the heading 'Purpose', the value input by CZF- will override the
ACATR file held value, so to use 1.020 (a 2% degradation) might override a 3%
value in the ACATR, thereby reducing the degradation otherwise used by 1%.
KEYWORD : CZT-
PURPOSE: Cruise thrust limit temperature override.
FORMAT: CZT-
EXAMPLE: CZT-P15 (plus 15)

CZT-P0 (Zero)
ERROR MESSAGES:
CZT TOO LONG, MAXIMUM IS 3 CHARACTERS

CZT 1 DIGIT THEN MUST BE ZERO
CZT FORMAT - P OR M FOLLOWED BY 1-2 DIGITS, 1-20
NOTE :
1) The forecast temperature for which a cruise speed thrust check is made, will be
modified by the entered value.
2) The default temperature pad currently applied in the SITA system is +5 degrees.
3) If zero Thrust Limit temperature correction required input P0 or 0.
4) Temperature override value must be between zero and + 20 degrees.
5) Use of values above P5 may cause a significant reduction in Altitude capability

and thus in Payload/Range.
6) The temperature buffer stored in the Airpolicy file is still applied even in still air
and fixed temperature plans.
KEYWORD : DMF-
PURPOSE: Specification of Departure Manoeuvre Fuel
FORMAT: DMF-
EXAMPLE: DMF-2200 (Maximum 4 digits)
ERROR MESSAGE:
CFP-DMF MUST BE NUMERIC MAXIMUM 4 DIGITS
NOTE :
1) This input can be used in place of DMT to provide a fixed amount of Departure
Manoeuvre fuel with no time credit.
Input actual value required.
In the Example 2200 KGS or LBS is the fuel quantity specified.
2) If a Departure Manoeuvre value is already programmed for a specific customer,

then the DMF input will provide fuel in addition to that value.
3) DMF- & DMT- should not be used together.

KEYWORD : DMT- DMT-
PURPOSE: Specification of Departure Manoeuvre Time
FORMAT: DMT-
EXAMPLE: DMT-05 (Maximum 2 digits - range 00 to 20)

DMT-00 (For zero Departure Manoeuvre Time)
ERROR MESSAGE:
CFP-DMT MUST BE NUMERIC, NOT GREATER THAN 20
NOTE :
1) Departure manoeuvre time will move the T.O.C. position, which in turn will give
added cruise fuel to allow for the additional time spent in the cruise mode. The
overall effect will be an increase in trip fuel, which will be evident in the segment
T.O.C. to 1st waypoint.
2) DMF- & DMT- should not be input together.
3) In Example 1 a departure manoeuvre time of 5 minutes is specified.

KEYWORD : DPP-
PURPOSE: To provide a facility to calculate a flight plan based on the

DECISION POINT PROCEDURE as described in JAR OPS 1.255
FORMAT: DPP-
EXAMPLE: 1) DPP-GCLP/PLATY
2) DPP-GCLP/PLATY/123400
3) DPP-GCLP/PLATY/AUTO
ERROR MESSAGES:
DPP INITIAL AIRPORT MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO

DPP-DEST ICAO CODE - ZZZZ NOT FOUND FOR AIRLINE
DPP-ALT MUST NOT BE USED FORMAT XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
DPP- ONLY DPP OR RCR CAN BE USED
Notes:
1) The DPP facility is very similar to Reclear and much of the flight plan calculation is
identical. There are 3 main differences between RCR and DPP, these are:
a. The term INITIAL DESTINATION in RCR is termed EN ROUTE ALTN

in DPP and there is NO further airport planned for after the En Route
Alternate specified.
b. The RECLEAR POINT (FIX) is termed DECISION POINT in DPP.
c. The theory of RCR is that the unburnt contingency between the Origin and the
Reclear point together with the other fuel remaining onboard is sufficient
to continue the flight to a Final Destination including terminal reserves. Any
in-balance of fuels at the Reclear Point is added as Balancing Fuel With
RCR the percentage of trip fuel used to calculate Contingency fuel normally
remains the same throughout the calculation.
With DPP the Contingency fuel is calculated (normal at 3%) from the Origin to
the En Route Alternate via the Decision Point. The Contingency for the route
to the Destination is 0% from the Origin to the Decision Point then normally
5% from the Decision point to the Destination. The fuels, Origin to the enroute
alternate and Origin to the Destination are compared at the Decision Point
and again any necessary, balancing fuel added to the required leg.
The effective contingency percentages are set on page 9 of the Air Policy File
In terms of the Air Policy file, page 9 retains the title Reclear . In terms of the
NAV Data, the waypoint loaded is still called a Reclear Fix, the position and
route can in fact be used for either a Reclear or a Decision Point
flight plan.
(continued)
KEYWORD : DPP- (continued)
2) This is a multi parameter Keyword for specifying DPP details. The format is as
follows:
The first parameter is the En Route Alternate in ICAO/IATA code.
The second parameter is the Decision Point as a max five alpha/numeric

character field which must match exactly the identification of the waypoint
specified as the reclear point in the route description ( Note the term reclear is
used as described in Note 1.)
The third parameter is maximum landing weight at the En Route Alternate, omit
if unrestricted; add if specific landing weight restriction applies. Landing weight is
expressed in units. Add if overweight landing (for Flight Planning purposes) is
required.
* As Decision Points (Reclear fixes) are specific to a nominated route then an EXT
input must also be present in the CFP request.
EXAMPLE: DPP-GCLP/PLATY/123400
Decision Point (Reclear fix) - PLATY

RLW-123400
3) Instead of specifying a particular decision point it is possible to use an AUTO

feature. If the decision point (reclear fix) is entered as AUTO the program will
examine all preloaded reclear fixes and associated reclear routes stored in the
Navigation database for the specified enroute alternate. An analysis is done
based on route distances only, to identify the reclear fix which should give the
optimum effect, and a DPP plan will be based on this selected reclear fix. A
message line will be shown a the top of the plans follows
***COMPUTER CALCULATED RECLEAR FIX***
(Note again the use of the term reclear as common to DPP and RCR)
4) It is necessary that a user of DPP has pre arranged for a specific format be set up so
that the output for DPP can be correctly presented. Again, the terminology of such a
format would be a reclear format and its format code shown in the Air Policy Page 1
FORMAT GEN CODES - RECLEAR field.
KEYWORD : DRM-
PURPOSE: Additional print of Dispatch Release Message
FORMAT: DRM-
EXAMPLE: DRM-Note that additional fuel has been requested
ERROR MESSAGES:
DRM-ONLY ONE DRM LINE ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) This Keyword is Format related. You must advise SITA Helpdesk where you
want the information displayed before it will print.
2) Only one line is allowed per CFP request, up to 51 characters in length.

KEYWORD : DSP-
PURPOSE: To permit dispatchers name to print on the Flight Plan
FORMAT: DSP-
EXAMPLE: DSP- SMITH

DSP- SMITH/BROWN
ERROR MESSAGE:
DSP DISPATCHER NAME MUST BE ENTERED

MAY ENTER 2 NAMES, MAX 24 CHARS EACH, JOIN WITH A /
DSP DISPATCHER LINE EXCEEDS MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 49
DSP INVALID CHARACTER "(V)" IN DISPATCHER NAME
DSP ONLY ONE "/" SEPARATOR ALLOWED
DSP ONE NAME EXCEEDS MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 24
NOTE :
1) This Keyword is format related and may only be used when format is
programmed to print out dispatchers names (maximum 2).
2) Each name may be up to 24 characters in length (alpha numerics acceptable) if

two dispatchers names are required insert a slash (/) between the names.
KEYWORD : DTE-
PURPOSE: This keyword has two functions:

(1) To calculate a flight plan using statistical weather instead of
Forecast weather (see example 1-7)
(2) To calculate a flight plan with an ETD earlier than the time of
the request or more than 24 hours ahead
FORMAT: DTE-
EXAMPLE:
1) DTE-FEB (Months first three letters)

2) DTE-QTR1 (Quarterly 1st 2nd 3rd 4th)
3) DTE-JANJUN (Average of the period January to June)*
4) DTE-JULDEC (Average of the period July to December)*
5) DTE-SUM (Summer months April to September)
6) DTE-WIN (Winter months October to March)
7) DTE-YEAR (whole year)
All of the above can have a / followed by the probability factors 50 to 85 in steps of 5.
e.g. DTE-QTR2/75 - Second quarter with a probability of 75%.
8) DTE-24APR (where value input is current date).
This is used in order to use the next days weather if the time of the flight is more than
24 hours in the future. (Beyond 36 hours is not possible due to lack of weather
information). It can also be used if the time of the plan has already passed.
ERROR MESSAGES:
DTE- INVALID FORMAT

DTE-010MAR INVALID FORMAT
DTE-MONTH- DTE IS INVALID, USE JAN, FEB ETC...
DTE-DAY 30 INVALID, ONLY 28 DAYS FEB
DTE- MONTH-XXX IS INVALID, USE JAN,FEB ETC..
*any other combinations such as DTE-OCTDEC will give a front-end validation error "DTE-INVALID
INPUT FORMAT"
KEYWORD : ECT-
PURPOSE: To elect ROUTE(S)/EXIT NUMBER(S) thereby limiting the best

route search to specific ROUTE(S)/EXIT NUMBER(S)
FORMAT: ECT- (4 or 5 numerics per block separated by a slash, maximum

12 blocks)
EXAMPLE: ECT-10236/5624/1483
ERROR MESSAGES:
ECT ROUTE (V) INVALID, MUST BE 1-6 DIGITS SEPARATED BY /

ECT MUST NOT BE ENTERED WITH CPN 999999
ECT ROUTE SPECIFIED, (V) IS INVALID FOR SECTOR
NOTE :
1) This facility is the opposite to BLK-. The customer should employ either ECT- or
BLK- dependent on whether it is easier to block or elect specific routes.
2) In the EXAMPLE, only EXIT NUMBERS 10236/5624/1483 will be searched to

provide the best route. All other EXITS in the City Pair number (sector) will be
ignored.
3) ECT- may also be used to elect a specific ENTRY and EXIT segment in the
Oceanic case, (format remains the same). See NAT- Keyword.
KEYWORD : EEP-
PURPOSE: To define the ETOPS Entry and Exit airports and to initiate the
calculation of ETOPS Entry and ETOPS Exit times.
FORMAT: EEP- (followed by the Entry airport ICAO or IATA

code. Following a / the Exit airport may be entered).
EXAMPLE:
1) EEP-FMEE (FMEE used as Entry Airport).

2) EEP-FMEE/VABB (FMEE used as Entry and VABB used as Exit Airport).
ERROR MESSAGES:
EEP NO AIRPORT AFTER EEP

EEP ENTRY/EXIT AIRPORTS CANNOT BE THE SAME
EEP ZZZZ IS NOT A LOADED AIRPORT
EEP REQUIRES AN ETP OR ETX INPUT
EEP XXXX CANNOT BE THE ENTRY AIRPORT AND DESTINATION
EEP YYYY CANNOT BE THE EXIT AIRPORT AND ORIGIN
NOTE :
1) The Entry Point is the point on the aircrafts outbound route which is the one hour
flying time at the approved single engine inoperative cruise speed from an
Adequate Airport. The same definition can be used for the Exit Point except it is
the point on the aircrafts inbound route etc. Between the Entry Point and the
Exit Point exists the ETOPS segment.
2) More than one ETOPS segment can exist on a given route hence it is possible to
make multiple inputs of EEP. (Maximum 10).
3) Whilst an Entry airport has to be specified each time EEP is used, it is not
mandatory to use a second (Exit) airport.
KEYWORD : ENR-
PURPOSE: To define multiple enroute alternates to be automatically included

in ATC item 18 RALT fields; and automatically added to the SWX-
and NTM- outputs.
FORMAT: ENR- (followed by the airport codes in either ICAO or IATA

format).
EXAMPLE:
1) ENR-EGLL/EBBR/EDDM/LOWW/LROP/LTBA
2) ENR-LHR/BRU/MUC/VIE/OTP/IST
ERROR MESSAGES:
ENR-XXXX IS NOT A VALID ICAO OR IATA AIRPORT CODE

ENR- ERROR - FOUND A DUPLICATE AIRPORT XXXX
ENR-TOO LONG, ONLY 10 AIRPORTS ALLOWED
ENR-AIRPORTS MUST BE IATA OR ICAO SEPARATED BY "/"
NOTE :
1) A format change is required before initial use so please contact the Aircraft
Performance team at [email protected] before using this keyword.
2) ENR- has NIL effect to the flight plan fuel calculation. It is solely for indicating
enroute alternates and adding those entered to SWX, NTM & ATC.
KEYWORD : EQP-
PURPOSE: To specify the detail required to be filed as Item 10 in

the ICAO plan for the CFP being requested. The code input will
override the ITEM 10 detail loaded in the Attribute file for the
aircraft specified in the CFP request..
FORMAT: EQP-XXXXXX/Y
Where : X is between 1 and 10 ALPHA
characters. (NAV/COM equipment)
/ is a mandatory character
Y is a single ALPHA character. (SSR
equipment)
EXAMPLE: EQP-SDIXY/C
ERROR MESSAGES:
EQP-MUST BE IN THE FORMAT EQP-XXX/Y

EQP-NON ALPHA CHARACTER USED
EQP-SSR CODE MUST BE EITHER N,A,C,X,P,I,S
NOTE :
1. The valid NAV/COM equipment codes are listed in ICAO Doc 4444-RAC/501
Appendix 2, Item 10. The Surveillance (SSR) equipment codes are also listed after
the NAV/COM codes.
2. Using the keyword will not update the Attribute file, only change the code for the CFP
being requested.
2) EQP will overwrite ALL the detail in ITEM 10 in the Attribute file for
the CFP being requested, it does not add to existing codes therefore it
is important to supply all equipment codes when using the keyword.
.
4) In the Example the input EQP-SDIXY/C would cause the ICAO plan to
display the updated code, example: A310/H-SDIXY/C
5) If a W is part of the NAV/COM codes RVSM flight levels will be used

in the CFP calculation within the MNPS areas, exclusion of W will excluded
RVSM levels being considered.
KEYWORD : EQT- EQT-
PURPOSE: To define the Equi-Time Point for administrative (4 engines) and

ETOPS purposes (engine out). If engine out performance data is
stored with SITA (see ETP- ETX-)
FORMAT: EQT-
EXAMPLE: EQT-
EQT-EINN/LPLA/T390/L100/F04000
ERROR MESSAGES:
EQT ONLY ONE OF EQT, ETP OR ETX ALLOWED

EQT ONLY 10 LINES MAY BE ENTERED
EQT UNRECOGNISABLE FORMAT
EQT MISMATCH OF AIRPORTS IN SUCCESSIVE ENTRIES
EQT SPEED OUTSIDE LIMITS 100 - 600 KTS
EQT LEVEL OUTSIDE LIMITS 010 - 490
EQT TOO MANY PARAMETERS ENTERED
EQT NOT ENOUGH PARAMETERS ENTERED
EQT AIRPORT (V) NOT FOUND ON AIRPORT DATABASE
EQT FUEL FLOW OUTSIDE LIMITS 00454 TO 18144 KGS
EQT FUEL FLOW OUTSIDE LIMITS 01000 TO 25000 LBS
NOTE :
1) The Keyword EQT- (without parameters) will produce a summary line appended
to the Flight Plan, showing Fuel burn, Elapsed time, and Distance; "all engines
operating" to the Equal Time Point between Origin and Destination.
2) Maximum 10 Equi time points can be requested to generate an ETOPS EQT-

summary. Each EQT- entry must include 5 parameters.
PARAM 1 and 2 are Airport pair ie. EINN/LPLA

PARAM 3 is True air speed from EQT ie. T390
PARAM 4 is Flight level from EQT ie.L100
PARAM 5 is Fuel flow from EQT ie.F04000 (strict 5 digits entered; max is
40,000 lbs or 18144 kgs).
KEYWORD : ERA- ERA-
PURPOSE: To define an EnRoute Alternate or a JAR-0PS 3% ERA.

Note: see ENR- for alternative to ERA-
FORMAT: ERA-
EXAMPLE: ERA-EGCC (Either in ICAO or IATA format)
ERROR MESSAGES:
ERA-MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

ERA-ZXZX IS NOT A VALID ICAO OR IATA AIRPORT CODE
ERA-CANNOT BE USED WITH RVN
ERA-CANNOT BE USED WITH RVT
ERA-CANNOT BE USED WITH RVF
ERA-CANNOT BE USED WITH RCR
Notes:
1) The effect of using the ERA keyword is to change the effective percentage of
Contingency fuel calculated from the normal amount to that specified in the ERA
field on Page 8 of the Air Policy file. If no value or 000 is loaded then the normal
percentage will apply.
2) The influence of any Minimum or Maximum Contingency and any Contingency Pad
specified elsewhere will be applied to the amount calculated using the percentage
modified by the ERA keyword.
3) JAR-OPS 3% ERA rules state that the normal 5 PCT can be reduced to 3 PCT if an ERA
is both nominated and validated (Page 10 of the Air Policy file), if validation fails then 5%
will be used and a warning message appears at the top of the completed flight plan.
4) ERA cannot be used with a Reclear flight plan.
5) This keyword output is limited to airport name and can only be used when flight plan
format has been set to accommodate it; there is no flight plan calculation to the enroute
alternate.
6) This keyword is format related and may only be used when the format has been set up to
include the data. Please contact SITA Helpdesk for further assistance.
KEYWORD : ETA- ETA-
PURPOSE: To amend stored Estimated Time of Arrival
FORMAT: ETA- (4 numerics)
EXAMPLE: ETA-1500 (24 hr clock)
ERROR MESSAGES:
ETA MUST BE 4 NUMERICS, 24 HOUR CLOCK FORMAT

ETA (V) IS NOT A VALID TIME
ETA MUST BE SPECIFIED FOR A 9999 FLIGHT
NOTE :
Mandatory input if /9999 parameter screen is used.

KEYWORD : ETD- ETD-
PURPOSE: To amend stored Estimated Time of Departure
FORMAT: ETD- (4 numerics)
EXAMPLE: ETD-0600 (24 hr clock)
ERROR MESSAGES:
ETD MUST BE 4 NUMERICS, 24 HOUR CLOCK FORMAT

ETD (V) IS NOT A VALID TIME
ETD FLIGHT DURATIONOF (V) HOURS (V) MINS IS NOT IN RANGE
MUST BE BETWEEN 10 MINS AND 18 HRS OF ETA
ETD MUST BE BETWEEN 10 MINS AND 18 HRS OF ETA
ETD MUST BE SPECIFIED FOR A 9999 FLIGHT
NOTE :
1) Mandatory input if /9999 parameter screen is used.
2) CFP requests received after the ETD- will be calculated using next day's
weather.
KEYWORD : ETE- ETE-
PURPOSE: This is one of the ETOPS keywords. It is used to provide/print the fuel necessary
to reach the first airport listed in the ETE keyword in an ETOPS configuration
from a position on the flight plan route that is 60 minutes from the second airport
listed in the keyword. An example of where this might be used is
when the second airport cannot be used as an ETOPS Alternate because the
airport is outside ETOPS Weather minima.
FORMAT: ETE-
EXAMPLE: ETE-AAAA/BBBB (Either in ICAO or IATA format)

ETE-AAAA/BBBB/I -applies the Icing correction
ETE-AAAA/BBBB/1.025 -applies/overrides the degradation factor
ETE-AAAA/BBBB/300 applies/overrides the diversion KIAS (see note 4)
ETE-AAAA/BBBB/L150 applies/overrides the diversion flight level (see note 4)
ERROR MESSAGES:
ETE-FIRST AND SECOND AIRPORTS MUST BE ENTERED.

ETE-AIRPORT MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO.
ETE-UNRECOGNISABLE FORMAT
ETE-AIRPORT XYZ NOT FOUND ON AIRPORT DATABASE
ETE-ONLY 5 LINES ARE ALLOWED
ETE-SPEED SCHEDULE MUST BE 100 - 600 KIAS OR 999
ETE-DEGRDN FACTOR MUST BE FORMAT 9.999 (0.500 - 2.000)
Notes:
1) In the examples used above, the fuel would be calculated to airport AAAA from the
intersection of the flight plan route with a 60 minutes circle drawn round BBBB. The fuel
calculation is based on the same ETOPS logic as is used to determine fuel to the airports
listed in an ETP or ETX calculation including the determination of any Critical fuel.
2) If Critical fuel is found necessary the logic of either ETP or ETX is applied, which logic is
used is determine whether ETP or ETX has been used in the flight plan request. Therefore, if
ETP has been used, any Critical fuel found by the ETE calculation will be presented on the
flight plan ETOPS output with the necessary Warning Message. If ETX has been used then
any Critical fuel by the ETE calculation will be added to the total flight plan fuel.
3) The input sequence of more than one ETE keyword must reflect the logical order of the route
being flown
4) The Speed and/or Level input with the ETE keyword must be supported by data in the
Engine Out File for the aircraft type.
5) Currently Alternate Availability times do not use ETE diversion detail, that is the
Earliest/Latest times for the airport specified as AAAA in the example is not calculated.
This will be included in a later software release.
KEYWORD : ETP-
PURPOSE: This Keyword is specifically provided for Extended Range (Twin

Engine A/C) Operation - ETOPS. (see also Keyword ETX-) It
provides for the calculation of the Equ-Time Point (as for Keyword
EQT-) and to dynamically calculate the fuel to the airports
specified in the Keyword, including a provision to apply Icing
factors and degradation to the calculated fuel.
FORMAT: ETP-
EXAMPLE: 1) ETP-HKNA/FIMP - see note (1)

2) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/I - see note (2)
3) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/1.025 - see note (3)
4) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/300 - see note (4)
5) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/L120 - see note (5)
6) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/300/I/1.05/L120 - see note (6)
7) ETP-HKNA/FIMP/T120 see note (8)
ERROR MESSAGES:
ETP ONLY ONE OF EQT, ETP OR ETX ALLOWED

ETP INVALID FORMAT, PARAMETERS REQUIRED
ETP ONLY 10 LINES ARE ALLOWED
ETP UNRECOGNISABLE FORMAT
ETP MISMATCH OF AIRPORTS IN SUCCESSIVE LINES
ETP NUMBER OF ENGINES MUST BE 1 - 3
ETP SPEED SCHEDULE MUST BE 100 - 600 KIAS OR 999
ETP FLT LEVEL MUST BE IN RANGE 090 - 490
ETP DEGRDN FACTOR MUST BE FORMAT 9.999 (0.500 - 2.000)
ETP AIRPORT (V) NOT FOUND ON AIRPORT DATABASE
ETP ENGINE OUT DATA NOT HELD FOR AIRCRAFT
NOTE :
1) The airports specified in the Keyword can be entered in ICAO or IATA format Up
to 10 airport pairs can be entered but must be in a logical sequence for the Flight
Plan route.
2) The inclusion of the 'I' parameter causes the calculated Alternate fuel for both All
Engines and One Engine In-Op to be increased by the percentage required (pre-
stored) for Icing conditions.
3) The Example shows a degradation of 2.5 per cent needs to be applied to the
calculated Alternate fuels. For the ETP Alternate, this adjustment overrides the
degradation loaded in the ACATR file.
(continued)
KEYWORD : ETP-
(Continued)
4) The Example shows the default one Engine In-Op speed schedule has been
overridden by a requirement to use the 300 KIAS schedule. If the schedule is not
loaded then an error message is produced.
5) The Example shows the default Flight Level for One Engine In-Op (normally
FL100) has been overridden by a requirement to use the data loaded for Flight
Level 120. If data for the specified Flight Level is not loaded an error message
is produced.
5) It is possible to include all or any combination of the additional parameters to

the basic ETP- input shown in the first Example.
6) If an Equi-Time Point (EQT-) between Origin and Destination is also required

on a Flight Plan that utilises the ETP- facility, then Keyword EQT- must be
included in the CFP request. No other parameters should follow the (-) of
EQT-.
7) The example shows the default Rule Time has been overridden by a
requirement to use 120 mins for that alternate pair.
KEYWORD : ETX- ETX-
PURPOSE: As for Keyword ETP- but where it is necessary that any shortfall of
fuel required for an ETOPS Alternate, compared to the calculated
Flight Plan fuel at the Equi-Time Point will cause the Flight Plan to
be recalculated with the required fuel being added to the total
Flight Plan fuel. The resultant fuel on board at any Equi-Time
Point will, therefore, always be sufficient to meet the most critical
fuel scenario, even if a reduction of payload is necessary.
FORMAT: ETX-
EXAMPLE: ETX-HKNA/FIMP see note (1)

ETX-HKNA/FIMP/I see note (2)
ETX-HKNA/FIMP/1.025 see note (3)
ETX-HKNA/FIMP/300 see note (4)
ETX-HKNA/FIMP/L120 see note (5)
ETX-HKNA/FIMP/300/I/1.05/L120 see note (6)
ETX-HKNA-RIMP/T120 see note (8) ETP
ERROR MESSAGES:
ETX ONLY ONE OF EQT, ETP OR ETX ALLOWED

ETX INVALID FORMAT, PARAMETERS REQUIRED
ETX ONLY 10 LINES ARE ALLOWED
ETX UNRECOGNISABLE FORMAT
ETX MISMATCH OF AIRPORTS IN SUCCESSIVE LINES
ETX NUMBER OF ENGINES MUST BE 1 - 3
ETX SPEED SCHEDULE MUST BE 100 - 600 KIAS OR 999
ETX FLT LEVEL MUST BE IN RANGE 090 - 490
ETX DEGRDN FACTOR MUST BE FORMAT 9.999 (0.500 - 2.000)
ETX ENGINE OUT DATA NOT HELD FOR AIRCRAFT
ETX AIRPORT (V) NOT FOUND ON AIRPORT DATABASE
NOTE :
1) The airports specified in the Keyword can be entered in ICAO or IATA format.
Up to 10 airport pairs can be entered but must be in a logical sequence for the
Flight Plan route.
2) The inclusion of the 'I' parameter causes the calculated Alternate fuel for both All
Engines and One Engine In-Op to be increased by the percentage required for
Icing conditions.
KEYWORD : ETX-
(continued)
3) The Example shows a degradation of 2.5 percent needs to be applied to the

calculated Alternate fuels. For the ETX- Alternate, this adjustment overrides the
degradation loaded in the ACATR file.
4) The Example shows the default One Engine In-Op speed schedule has been
overridden by a requirement to use the 300 KIAS schedule. If the schedule is not
loaded then an error message is produced.
5) The Example shows the default Flight Level for One Engine In-Op (normally
FL100) has been overridden by a requirement to use the data loaded for Flight
Level 120. If data for the specified Flight Level is not loaded, an error message
is produced.
6) It is possible to include all or any combination of the additional parameters to the

basic ETX- input shown in the first Example.
7) If an Equi-Time Point (EQT) between Origin and Destination is also required on a

Flight Plan that utilises the ETX- facility, then Keyword EQT- must be included in
the CFP request. No other parameters should follow the (-) of EQT-
KEYWORD : EXT-
PURPOSE: Selection of a specific EXIT (route)
FORMAT: EXT- (1 to 6 numerics)
EXAMPLE: EXT-10123
ERROR MESSAGES:
EXT MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

EXT MUST NOT BE ENTERED WITH CPN 999999
EXT ROUTE SPECIFIED, (V) IS INVALID FOR SECTOR
EXT AIRPORT (V) NOT FOUND ON AIRPORT DATABASE
NOTE :
1) In the Example the EXIT number 10123 is specified, and this is the only route the
computer will examine and subsequently produce in the Flight Plan.
KEYWORD : FAA-
PURPOSE: Production of ICAO FAA Domestic plan appended to the main

Flight plan.
FORMAT: FAA-
EXAMPLE: FAA-
KEYWORD : FAL-
PURPOSE: Used to fix an altitude/flight level
FORMAT: FAL- (maximum 3 numerics)
EXAMPLE: FAL-250
ERROR MESSAGES:
FAL MUST BE NUMERIC, 010 TO 490

FAL MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRUISE LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
FAL MUST NOT BE ABOVE MAX LEVEL OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) The Flight Plan will indicate a climb to the specified altitude/Flight Level as soon
as possible within the thrust limits and buffet protection, overriding economic
considerations of optimum flight level, but conforming to ICAO tables of cruising
levels.
2) In the Example flight level 250 is specified; the aircraft will climb to and maintain
25000 ft. (FL250)
3) The specified FAL- will be the maximum level for the Flight Plan.
4) Terrain clearance is not checked.
5) Generally used to fix the Cruise level at a height lower than that which would be
selected by the computer's height optimisation module.
KEYWORD : FAX- FAX-
PURPOSE: To provide the ability to send Calculated Flight Plan (CFP) or send
a Repeat Flight Plan (RFP) by facsimile (FAX).
FORMAT: FAX-
EXAMPLE: 1) FAX-11223334444
ERROR MESSAGES:
FAX MINIMUM OF 7 DIGITS

FAX MAXIMUM OF 20 DIGITS
FAX FIELD MUST BE NUMERIC
NOTE :
1) Where 11 is Country Code.
2) Where 22 is Area Code, if any.
3) Where 3334444 is the facsimile number.
4) Flight Plan output is sent to HDQFAXS for processing in the same way as normal
message sent via SITATEX for FAX delivery.
5) HDQFAXS will return advisory message to the CFP Originator (Airline Customer),
stating whether or not the plan has been delivered to the fax address.
6) Fax numbers are not validated so messages sent using this facility must be
checked carefully.
7) Each Plan will arrive without a Header page.

KEYWORD : FCD- FCD-
PURPOSE: Provides application of fuel cost to the Flight Plan

calculation.
FORMAT: FCD-
EXAMPLE: FCD-2.0003
ERROR MESSAGE:
FCD MUST BE IN FORMAT 9.9999
NOTE :
1) The FCD keyword input overrides any value held in the Fuel Price File for the
destination airport.
2) This Keyword provides the destination fuel price to the Tankering program when
used together with the TNK Keyword
.
KEYWORD : FCO-
PURPOSE: Provides application of fuel cost to the Flight Plan

calculation
FORMAT: FCO-
EXAMPLE: FCO-2.0003
ERROR MESSAGE:
FCO MUST BE IN FORMAT 9.9999
NOTE :
1) The FCO keyword input overrides any value held in the Fuel Price File for the
origin airport.
2) This Keyword provides the origin fuel price to the Tankering program when used
together with the TNK Keyword
.
3) This Keyword relates to economic cruise (CRZ-1) and is involved in the
calculation of COST INDEX. It must be accompanied with either a Cost Index or
an Hourly Cost. These values can be entered by Keyword or held on the aircraft
files as defaults. For Econ Cruise calculations see CID- in this section.
KEYWORD : FLT- FLT-
PURPOSE: Amendment of loaded flight number
FORMAT: FLT- (4 to 8 numerics or alpha)
EXAMPLE: FLT-932A
ERROR MESSAGE:
FLT INVALID FORMAT, SHOULD BE FLT-XXXXXXXX
NOTE :
1) In the Example the stored flight number will be changed to 932A. The FLT-
facility permits customers to amend the screen loaded flight number or extend it
from 4 to 8 characters.
2) Print out of alpha/numerics beyond 4 is format dependant.

KEYWORD : FMA- FMA-
PURPOSE: Used to change or fix a Mach number.
FORMAT: FMA-
EXAMPLE: FMA-840 (3 numerics)
ERROR MESSAGE:
FMA MUST BE NUMERIC, 270 - 900
NOTE :
1) If a fixed Mach number is already in the stored records, this entry will override it.
If there is no fixed Mach number stored, this input will override any cruise details
normally in use *(see CRZ). When a fixed Mach number is loaded it cannot be
overridden by a CRZ- input.
2) The loaded Mach number can be removed for the requested Flight Plan by input
of FMA-000; the Flight Plan will then be based on the screen loaded CRZ
selection or on any CRZ- input which will now override the loaded CRZ figure. In
the Example FMA-840 gives a fixed Mach number of .84. FMA-000 unfixes the
loaded Mach number.
3) FAL takes precedence over FMA.

KEYWORD : FMT-
PURPOSE: Allows access of parts of an already calculated and delivered

Flight Plan.
FORMAT: FMT-
EXAMPLE: FMT-SHP
FMT-CFP/WXS/ATC
ERROR MESSAGES:
RFP-ONLY THREE FMT LINES ALLOWED

RFP-INVALID FMT LINE
RFP-NO OVERRIDE IDENTIFIER FOUND ON FMT LINE
RFP-INVALID IDENTIFIER FOUND ON FMT LINE
NOTE :
1) This Keyword offers the customer the facility of having the calculated Flight Plan
repeated in optional format versions.
In the Examples:
FMT-SHP will produce the short plan format of a calculated
Flight Plan.
FMT-CFP/WXS/ATC will produce the segment of the upper air weather
display, with the ATC plan
Input Examples:
QIFPMXS - Destination address

. ABCDEFG251630 - Origin address DTG
RFP - RFP request
A6YCW - Flight plan reference
FMT-SHP - Format specification
2) Use of FMT-ATC will produce a separate printout of the ATC plan dispatched to
address specified on the original plan or to an override address when Keyword
MAD- is used.
KEYWORD : FXH-
PURPOSE: Provision of fixed height Flight Plan profile by waypoint name.
FORMAT: FXH-
EXAMPLE: FXH-260/MONDO/330/SPR/370/LAGEN
or
FXH-TDP/290/MEN/000/TBO/330/KORNO
or
FXH-TDP/310/N41W170/390
ERROR MESSAGES:
FXH HEIGHT (V) INVALID, MUST BE 000-490

FXH WAYPT (V) NOT FOUND ON ROUTE (V), OR NON-COMPULSORY
FXH HT (V) MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRZ LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
FXH WAYPOINT (V) MUST BE BETWEEN 1 AND 5 CHARACTERS LONG
FXH WAYPOINT (V) NOT ENTERED IN ROUTE SEQUENCE ORDER
FXH YOU CANNOT USE "TOD" OR "TOC" OR "FIR" AS FXH WAYPTS
FXH TOO LONG, ONLY 6 PAIRS ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) This Keyword affords the user the facility to define a height/FL profile by
waypoint name.
2) The FL specified is to be calculated as a 'fixed' level and is to be calculated in

the same way as FAL and must adhere to the cruise tables. 000 is a request for
optimum flight level.
3) In the Example:
i) FXH-260/MONDO/330/SPR/370/LAGEN/000
TOC at FL260 to waypoint MONDO then FL330 from waypoint MONDO to

waypoint SPR, then FL370 from waypoint SPR to waypoint LAGEN, then
optimum FL from waypoint LAGEN to TOD. Flight level may be defined for up to
6 (six) segments of the route and these may be split onto two separate lines if
necessary.
ii) Flight levels printed out will conform to ATC available levels.
KEYWORD : FXH-
(Continued)
iii) FAL- keyword may be used, but this will only limit the flight level in the optimum
segment of the Flight Plan.
iv) FAL- keyword may be used, but this will only limit the flight level in the optimum
segment of the Flight Plan.
v) Terrain clearance is not checked.
vi) Metric levels can be used on FXH inputs and these will adhere to cruise table
indicators
4) In the Example:
i) FXH-TDP/310/N41W170/390
From waypoint TDP to LAT/LONG position N41W170 FL310 will

be flown and from N41W170 up to TOD(top of descent) FL390 will be flown.
ii) The accepted LAT/LONG format for FXH is seven characters
The screen stored data will be shown in the parameter file as per the following Example.
QLLC Customers will be able to view this and request that the data be stored if required.
12JUL98 11:12 SITA FLIGHT PLANNING FLIGHT PARAMETERS FIXD

------------------------------------ VIEW -------------------------------------
AIRLINE FLIGHT NO ORIGIN DESTINATION VERSION INITIAL UNITS
XS AB99 TLS IST 01 KGS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIX FIXED ALTITUDES:-
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FIXED-ALT TO WAYPOINT
01 210 GEN
02 250 SPL
03 350
04 000
05 000
06 000
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PFKEYS: 7/19:BRSE BWD 8/20:BRSE FWD 10:BOT 11:TOP 3/15:PREVIOUS SCREEN
KEYWORD: FXM FXM
PURPOSE: Provision of fixed speed flight plan profile by waypoint name.
FORMAT: FXM
EXAMPLE: FXM-GOMUP/800/PRAWN
or
FXM-TDP/800
or
FXM-N56W020/820/N56W050
ERROR MESSAGES:
FXM SPEED (V) INVALID, MUST BE 000 OR 500-900

FXM-WAYPOINT (V) MUST BE BETWEEN 1 AND 7 CHARACTERS LONG
FXM YOU CANNOT USE TOD OR TOC OR FIR AS FXM WAYPTS
FXM TOO LONG, ONLY 6 PAIRS ALLOWED
The following two error messages are currently set to Abend and the failure message be sent
directly to the customer (this is under review as it should work the same as FXH- i.e. front-end).
FXM WAYPOINT (V) NOT FOUND ON ROUTE (V), OR NON-COMPULSORY
FXM WAYPOINT (V) NOT ENTERED IN ROUTE SEQUENCE ORDER
NOTES:
1) This keyword affords the user the facility to define speed (constant mach or LRC) segment(s)
or portions within a flight plan profiled by waypoint name, regardless of default cruise
speed/mode.
2) The speed specified is to be calculated as a fixed speed and is to be calculated in the same
way as FMA-; 000 is a request for long range cruise (LRC).
CASES:
i) FXM-GOMUP/800/PRAWN
A fixed speed of .80 mach is requested between waypoints GOMUP and PRAWN possibly to meet a
NAT TRACK or OCEANIC requirement.
ii) FXM-TDP/800
A fixed speed of .80 mach is requested from waypoint TDP to destination.
iii) FXM-N56W020/820/N56W050
A fixed speed of .82 mach is requested between the coordinates shown, note format used.
iv) FXM-000/DOGAL/800/DOTTY/000
A speed of LRC is requested up to waypoint DOGAL, a fixed speed of .80 mach between DOGAL
and DOTTY and then LRC to destination.
CONDITIONS:
a) FXM- is only valid for jet aircraft (front-end validation still to be set).
b) FAL-, CAL-, FXH-, PRF-, IAS- keywords all have priority over FXM- input
c) All weight and height summaries are calculated at primary cruise mode / speed.
d) FXM- is compatible with RCR-/DPP- flight plans on the final leg.

e) RRG- requires VIA-WPT/----- to mirror FXM- waypoints.
KEYWORD : HDA-
PURPOSE: Holding height and time at the final Destination

Alternate.
FORMAT: HDA-
EXAMPLE: HDA-230/025 (Holding height FL230, time 25 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HDA HEIGHT MUST BE IN RANGE 000-490, MULTIPLE OF 5

FORMAT IS HHH OR HHH/TTT
HDA TIME MUST BE IN RANGE 010 AND 120 MINS
NOTE :
1) This allows for flexible calculation of Holding fuel at a particular height and/or
time, providing appropriate hold data has been previously loaded into the SITA
type performance files.
2) A holding time must always be supplied. If input holding height is 999 then the
best holding level will be selected by the program.
3) Holding fuel is assumed to be included in the landed fuel reserves.
4) The time parameter must always be 3 digits; if necessary add leading zeroes.
i.e. for 25 mins, input 025.
KEYWORD : HDB-
PURPOSE: Holding height and time at the Reclear Alternate.
FORMAT: HDB-
EXAMPLE: HDB-250/010 (Holding height FL250,time 10 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HDB HEIGHT MUST BE IN RANGE 000-490, MULTIPLE OF 5

HDB TIME MUST BE IN RANGE 010 AND 120 MINS
HDB ONLY REQUIRED FOR RECLEAR FLIGHTS
NOTE :
2) A holding time must always be supplied.
KEYWORD : HDD-
PURPOSE: Holding height and time at the final Destination.
FORMAT: HDD-
EXAMPLE: HDD-110/015 (Holding height FL110,time 15 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HDD HEIGHT MUST BE IN RANGE 000-490, MULTIPLE OF 5

HDD TIME MUST BE IN RANGE 005 AND 180 MINS
NOTE :
2) A holding time must always be supplied, (if input holding height is 999 then the
best holding level will be selected by the program).
I.e. for 25 minutes, input 025.
KEYWORD : HDR-
PURPOSE: Holding height and time at the Reclear Destination

Airport.
FORMAT: HDR-
EXAMPLE: HDR-150/020 (Holding height FL150,time 20 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HDR HEIGHT MUST BE IN RANGE 000-490, MULTIPLE OF 5

HDR TIME MUST BE IN RANGE 010 AND 120 MINS
NOTE :
2) A holding time must always be supplied.
KEYWORD : HLD-
PURPOSE Enables Holding Fuel/Time held on file to be

overridden.
FORMAT: HLD-5500/45 (see notes)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HLD FUEL MUST BE UP TO 5 DIGITS, NOT GREATER THAN 50000

FORMAT IS FFFFF OR FFFFF/TTT
HLD TIME MUST BE FROM 5 TO 180 MINS
WHEN FUEL IS ZERO, TIME MUST ALSO BE ZERO
NOTE :
1) The Example input of 5500/45 is for 5500 units of fuel (Kgs or Lbs) and a related
holding time of 45 mins. The time input after the slash is optional. Leading
zeroes are not required. If an input of HLD-0 is entered then no Holding/Final
Reserve fuel will appear on the Flight Plan.
2) If the time value is omitted, then the specified time field will default to the
standard value by the individual customer. (normally 30 mins)
KEYWORD : HNL-
PURPOSE: To define required Oceanic Track in a Flight Plan, or to specify a

daily HNL track in the OTS.
FORMAT: HNL-
EXAMPLE: 1) HNL-A
2) HNL-W N28/W170 N33/E180 N35/E170 N36/E160
ERROR MESSAGES:
HNL MAY NOT BE USED WHEN NAT, PAC OR AUS KEYWORDS ENTERED
HNL USE A, B, 11, OR 12 FOR HONOLULU ROUTES
HNL MUST NOT BE ENTERED WITH CPN 999999
HNL NOT VALID WITH AUTO OR AUTP
HNL USE A SINGLE LETTER ON HONOLULU TRACKS
HNL INVALID FORMAT (V)
USE N OR S 2 DIGITS / W OR 3 DIGITS EG- N12/W123
HNL FLIGHT LEVEL PREFIX MUST BE 1,2,W, OR E
HNL NO LAT/LONG AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRACK
HNL MORE THAN 20 LAT/LONGS ENTERED
HNL LATITUDE NOT BETWEEN 00 AND 80
HNL LATITUDES (V) AND (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
HNL LONGITUDES MUST BE HEADING IN SAME DIRECTION
HNL LONGITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 100 AND 180
HNL LONGITUDE (V) NOT A MULTIPLE OF 5
HNL LONGITUDES MAY NOT BE EQUAL ((V))
HNL LONGITUDES (V) AND (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
NOTE :
A maximum of 7 co-ordinates per line up to a maximum of 20 in total.
1) This Keyword must be used in conjunction with Keyword ECT - which specifies
ENTRY and EXIT routings to be used with the defined Oceanic segment.
(ENTRY specified first, EXIT second.)
2) The Flight levels will be selected automatically to conform to 2000' sep. For use
outside the OTS, format 2, (using prefix W=Westbound, E=Eastbound) will
amend the selection to standard ICAO semicircular separation.
KEYWORD : HNL-
(continued)
3) Example 1 defines the desired daily track. Use of OTS entry/exit points is not
required; these points are the terminal points on the ENTRY/EXIT routings.
4) The published tracks are loaded daily into the SITA database. For hard copy
printout of loaded tracks (see transaction TRK).
5) These automatic options require suitable Entry/Exit routings (from origin to track
entry point and from track entry point to the destination to be stored in the
Navigation Data base.
KEYWORD : HOC- HOC-
PURPOSE: Provides application of hourly operating costs to the Flight Plan

calculation
FORMAT: HOC-
EXAMPLE: HOC-17345.99
ERROR MESSAGE:
HOC MUST BE IN FORMAT 99999.9, CANNOT BE 0

HOC CRZ 1 REQUIRED WITH THIS KEYWORD
NOTE :
1) This Keyword relates to economic cruise (CRZ-1) and is involved in the

calculation of COST INDEX. Cost must be between 00000.01 and 99999.99.
2) The cost used is the summation of those operating costs which are time
dependant but exclude fuel cost.
3) For Econ Cruise calculations see CID- in this Section

KEYWORD : HRA-
PURPOSE: Race track adjustment factor to apply to holding fuel

flow.
FORMAT: HRA-
EXAMPLE: 1) HRA-0.9 (Fuel flow 90% of filed value)

2) HRA-1.4 (Fuel flow 140% of filed value)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HRA MUST BE IN FORMAT 9.9, BETWEEN 0.5 AND 1.5
NOTE :
1) Use of this Keyword is only effective in cases where HDD and/or HDA is
specified by Keyword or by default.
2) This provides a method of adjusting holding fuel flow figures kept in the
Performance database.
3) The value on file is multiplied by the input correction factor to obtain a new fuel
flow, if performing a racetrack holding pattern.
4) See also HTA for ISA temperature correction factor. If HRA and HTA are
entered, then HRA is applied to the fuel flow first, followed by HTA.
KEYWORD : HTA-
PURPOSE: ISA temperature adjustment percentage factor to apply to holding

fuel flow
FORMAT: HTA-
EXAMPLE: 1) HTA-0.002 (Fuel flow increased/decreased by

0.002% per 5 degrees)
ERROR MESSAGES:
HTA MUST BE IN FORMAT 9.999, 0.001 TO 1.000
NOTE :
1) Use of the Keyword is only effective in cases where HDD and/or HDA is specified
by Keyword or by default.
2) This provides a method of adjusting holding fuel flow figures kept in the
Performance database.
3) The value on file is increased by the appropriate input percentage for each 5
degrees that the air temperature is above ISA standard at the place and height
selected for an aircraft hold.
4) No correction is applied to negative air temperature
5) See also HRA for racetrack adjustment factor. If HRA and HTA are entered, then
HRA is applied to the fuel flow first, followed by HTA.
KEYWORD : IAS-
PURPOSE: Used to change the Cruise speed up to a defined flight level.
FORMAT: IAS-
EXAMPLE: IAS-310/F270
ERROR MESSAGES:
IAS FORMAT MUST BE 999/F999, 180-500 & F010-F490
NOTE :
1) This is a dual parameter keyword, the first three numbers provide the value of KIAS to be
used for the flight plan cruise speed. The second group, preceded by letter 'F', gives the
flight level up to which the value of KIAS is to be used. In the above example a cruise
speed of 310KIAS is to be used for all levels up to and including FL 270.
2) Above the specified level, the default cruise mode and speed will be used.
3) The program converts the KIAS to a Mach No., therefore the priorities and logic applicable
to FMA- are similarly used in the cruise calculation for levels up to and including the level
specified.
KEYWORD : LTT-
PURPOSE: Request for a Least Time Track between any 2 airports loaded in
Data Base. The resultant plan will contain a non flyable route
showing only crossing positions at each intervening 10 degrees of
Longitude
FORMAT: LTT-
EXAMPLE: LTT-
ERROR MESSAGE:
LTT MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITH NAT
NOTE :
1) The Least Time Track will be calculated using Forecast winds as defined by the
ETD/ETA used.
KEYWORD : M-
PURPOSE: Provision of Free Form Message lines
FORMAT: M-
EXAMPLE: M-NON STANDARD FUEL RESERVES

M-PLEASE REFER TO NOTAM REF XXX
M-R/WY LENGTH AT DEST XXXX IS XXXX M
ERROR MESSAGES: CFP-INVALID MSG LINE
NOTE :
1) The message lines normally print out at the top of the Flight Plan, and contain a
maximum of 64 characters per line. This is format related and can be printed in
the body of the Flight Plan.
2) Use of a continuous series of dots, dashes, or the inclusion of a series of slashes

(/) or commas (,) should be avoided. This will corrupt input format and produce
error messages.
3) 3 lines are accessible by Keyword input. The fourth line is stored on request
from the customer airline and can only be changed or deleted by the SITA
operator on written instructions from the customer.
4) All four lines are available for fixed/statistical weather analytical plans.
5) M- should always be used on a separate line within the CFP input format.
KEYWORD : MAD-
PURPOSE: Override of screen loaded addresses
FORMAT: MAD-
EXAMPLE: MAD-CDGOWXX JFKOKXX CAIOWXX

(7 letter maximum of 6 addresses)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MAD MAXIMUM LINE LENGTH OF 48 EXCEEDED

Up to 6 addresses of 7 alphas may be entered
MAD ADDRESS (V) IS INVALID
for a Cicsprint address, a slash must be in position 1
last two characters must be blank
characters 2 - 6 must be alphanumeric
please check your input
MAD MUST BE SPECIFIED FOR A 9999 FLIGHT
NOTE :
1) The use of the override facility for addresses will remove all stored addresses. In
the Example the addresses are separated by a blank space; the plans will go to
the addresses specified, overriding any previously stored address.
2) MAD- should always be used on a separate line within the CFP input format.
KEYWORD : MFU-
PURPOSE: To define a maximum amount of tank fuel to be used in the CFP

calculation, the value will override the maximum tank weight in the
Aircraft Attribute file but cannot exceed it.
FORMAT: MFU-999999
(Entered as weight value in units, 1-6 digits, no leading zeros are
necessary.)
ERROR MESSAGES
MFU MUST BE NUMERIC,MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

MFU MUST NOT EXCEED MAX TANK WEIGHT:
MFU-ENTRY OF UNLIMITED MAXIMUM FUEL IS INVALID
NOTE :
1) The purpose of this keyword is to allow a flight calculation to be

made and therefore a payload to be determined with a fuel amount
which is less than the maximum value held in the aircraft
database.
2) If the calculated fuel for the requested ZFWT and other CFP inputs
is less than the MFU amount specified by this keyword then the
calculated amount will be shown on the CFP, MFU only acts a
limiting value not as a 'Minimum Fuel' requirement.)
3) As MFU is in units of weight, the maximum volume of fuel used by

the program will be the MFU value converted to volume at the fuel
S.G used in the CFP calculation.
KEYWORD : MOA-
PURPOSE: To provide a minimum fuel over the Alternate.
FORMAT: MOA-
EXAMPLE: MOA-4500 (Max 6 numerics).
ERROR MESSAGES:
MOA MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

MOA EXCEEDS MAX TANK LIMIT OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
The Keyword will allow the specification of a Minimum Fuel value overhead the
Alternate.
KEYWORD : MOD-
PURPOSE: To provide a minimum fuel over the Destination.
FORMAT: MOD-
EXAMPLE: MOD-4000 (Max 6 numerics)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MOD MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

MOD EXCEEDS MAX TANK LIMIT OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) The Keyword will allow the specification of a Minimum Fuel value overhead the
Destination.
2) Fuel over Destination is comprised of several elements: eg. Holding/Alternate

fuel etc. If this total fuel over destination falls short of the minimum specified,
then a differential value will be added to bring it up to the minimum requested.
6) Contingency fuel is assumed to have been burned off unless Switch 21 is sent ON in
Air Policy File page 10.
7) Destination manoeuvring fuel follows the rule set for it in the Air Policy file. If set to
be included in burn off then it is burnt off prior to the MOD check. If set to be
included in the landing weight then it is part of the fuel over destination.
KEYWORD : MTF-
PURPOSE: Initiate calculation of a Flight Plan based on a fixed amount of fuel

on board. If the fuel required is more than this fixed amount MTF
will be ignored.
FORMAT: MTF-
EXAMPLE: MTF-17500
ERROR MESSAGES:
MTF MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

MTF EXCEEDS TKW OF (V) FOR (V)
MTF EXCEEDS MAX TANK LIMIT OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
Keyword designed to cater for the situation when:
1) A given quantity of fuel is already in tanks and a Flight Plan is required based on
this existing parameter.
2) A specified fuel uplift is desired.
3) Limitation is ignored when MTF is insufficient for the flight.

KEYWORD : MVD-
PURPOSE: To override existing destination manoeuvering distance
FORMAT: MVD-
EXAMPLE: MVD-26 (MAX 3 NUMERIC)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MVD MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 3 DIGITS

MVD ONLY ONE OF MVD AND MVF ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) To delete a distance completely use MVD-0. Also see MVT-.
2) An entered MVD- calculates fuel based on that distance and shows a time based
on 3NM/minute unless a specific time has been entered by Keyword MVT-.
3) In the Example a destination manoeuvering distance of 26 NMS is requested.
4) MVF- & MVD- cannot be used together.

KEYWORD : MVF-
PURPOSE: To enable customer to specify Destination Manoeuvre

Fuel
FORMAT: MVF-
EXAMPLE: MVF-1200 (3 to 5 numerics in range 100-50000)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MVF MUST BE NUMERIC, 3-5 DIGITS

MVF MUST NOT BE GREATER THAN 50000
NOTE :
1) The customer can choose his own Destination Manoeuvre Fuel instead of the
system calculation. Also see MVT-. The time printed out is a hardwired factor
dependent on customers specification, unless overridden by use of Keyword
MVT-.
2) In the Example a destination manoeuvre fuel of 1200 KGS/LBS (units dependent

on format specification) is requested.
3) MVF- & MVD- cannot be used together.

KEYWORD : MVT-
PURPOSE: To specify Destination Manoeuvre Time
FORMAT: MVT-
EXAMPLE: MVT-10 (2 numerics)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MVT MUST BE 2 NUMERICS

MVT ALSO REQUIRES THE ENTRY OF MVD OR MVF
NOTE :
1) This facility can only be used if MVD- or MVF- has been used.
2) It is not fuel related.
3) In the Example the request specifies a Destination Manoeuvre Time of 10

minutes.
KEYWORD : MZF-
PURPOSE: To specify a Maximum Permissible Zero Fuel Weight for the

aircraft to replace that in the Aircraft Attribute (ACATR) file.
FORMAT: MZF-
EXAMPLE: MZF-232500 (1 to 6 numerics; leading zeroes not

required)
ERROR MESSAGES:
MZF MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 6 DIGITS & ABOVE 0

MZF MUST BE (V) TO (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) The Flight Planning System will allow a new Maximum Zero Fuel Weight to be
specified by the customer, within a built in tolerance factor of 10 percent less or
more than that currently held on file for this airframe.
KEYWORD : NAT-
PURPOSE: To define required oceanic track in a Flight Plan, or to specify a

published NAT in the OTS, or to request best NAT track selection
as a plan or summary.
FORMAT: 1) NAT-
2) NAT-A
3) NAT-AUTO
4) NAT-AUTP
EXAMPLE: 1) NAT-50/10 52/20 52/30 54/40 55/50

2) NAT-W 50/10 52/20 52/30 54/40 55/50
ERROR MESSAGES:
NAT MAY NOT BE USED WITH HNL, PAC OR AUS KEYWORDS

NAT MUST NOT BE ENTERED WITH CPN 999999
NAT ECT KEYWORD MUST ALSO BE USED
NAT ECT KEYWORD CANNOT BE USED WITH AUTO OR AUTP
NAT 2 ECT VALUES MUST BE ENTERED (ENTRY/EXIT)
NAT LATITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 10N & 80N
NAT LATITUDES (V) AND (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
NAT LONGITUDE (V) NOT 08, 13 OR MULTIPLE OF 5
NAT LONGITUDES MAY NOT BE EQUAL ((V))
NAT LONGITUDES (V) AND (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
NAT LONGITUDES MUST EITHER BE ASCENDING OR DESCENDING
NAT UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT (V)
NAT INVALID CPN (V) ASSOCIATED WITH AUTO OR AUTP
NAT USE SINGLE LETTER W OR E FOR N.ATLANTIC TRACKS
NAT FLIGHT LEVEL PREFIX MUST BE 1 OR 2
NAT FORMAT SHOULD BE 2 DIGITS/2DIGITS
NAT CO-ORDS SHOULD BE SEPARATED BY A SPACE
NAT NO LAT/LONG AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRACK
NAT MORE THAN 20 LAT/LONGS ENTERED
NAT INVALID CPN, (V) ASSOCIATED WITH AUTO OR AUTP
(continued)
KEYWORD : NAT-
(continued)
NOTE :
1) This Keyword must be used in conjunction with Keyword ECT-, except when
using NAT-AUTO or AUTP which specifies ENTRY and EXIT routings to be used
with the defined Oceanic segment. (ENTRY specified first, EXIT second).
2) The Flight levels will be selected automatically to conform to North Atlantic OTS
vertical separation requirements. For use outside the OTS, format 2 (using prefix
W=Westbound, E=Eastbound) will amend the selection to standard ICAO
semicircular separation.
3) Examples 1 & 2 define a desired NAT track. Use of OTS entry/exit points is not
required; these points are the terminal points on the ENTRY/EXIT routings.
4) Format input is a series of 2 numerics/2 numerics groups each group separated

by a space, maximum of 8 groups per line, with maximum of 20 groups. (each
line must be preceded with Keyword NAT- (or NAT-W or NAT-E) Difference in
latitude must not exceed 15 between successive groups. (Longitude inputs must
be in multiples of 5 (exceptionally, 08 and 13 are accepted). Latitudes are
assumed to be North, with range between 10N and 80N. All Longitudes are
assumed to be West.
5) Example 3 is used when a daily published North Atlantic Track in the Organised
Track System is required. Input should be NAT-A for Track Alpha NAT-D for
Track Delta etc.
The published tracks are loaded daily into the SITA data base.
6) Format 4 specifying AUTO is to request a summary showing order of best NAT

track, next best etc; with associated EXIT and ENTRY routes.
7) Format 5 specifying AUTP has the same function as AUTO, plus the plan is
produced utilizing the best NAT track, EXIT and ENTRY.
KEYWORD : NM1-
PURPOSE: Printing Crew names
FORMAT: NM1-
NM2-
EXAMPLE: NM1-Lucy Hitchins

NM2-George Cromwell
ERROR MESSAGES:
NM1-NAME MUST BE ENTERED, MAXIMUM OF 24 CHARACTERS
NOTE :
1) This Keyword is Format related only. You must advise QIFFQXS where you want
the information displayed before it will print.
2) Up to 9 names can be printed per CFP request (NM1-NM9)

KEYWORD: NTM-
PURPOSE: Enables Route Specific NOTAMs to be requested from within the CFP
request.
FORMAT: NTM-
EXAMPLES:
1)
NTM-
Applies default generic filtering. I.e. All valid NOTAM data will be
printed based on origin, destination, alternates and narrow route corridor.
2)
NTM-Q
Applies customer-specific filtering, using pre-stored NOTAM filters.

Further information can be obtained from the Flight Briefing Helpdesk.
3)
NTM-EGLL/LGW/EGSS/EGGW/MAN/EGNJ
Allows additional airports to be requested.
i. Up to 10 airports can be specified.

ii. A mixture of ICAO and IATA codes may be used.
iii. Applies default generic filtering, as in 1) above.
4)
NTM-Q/EGLL/LGW/EGSS/EGGW/MAN/EGNJ
Allows additional airports to be requested.
i. Up to 10 airports can be specified.

ii. A mixture of ICAO and IATA codes may be used.
iii. Applies customer-specific filtering, as in 2) above.
ERROR MESSAGES:
NTM- CHARGEABLE KEYWORD NOT ALLOWED
Additional information:
This keyword function produces a separate request direct to the NOTAM production
machine (QIFNMXS), and the actual receipt of the data will follow shortly after the flight
plan.
Only Route Specific NOTAM data is received, based on the route used in the CFP
request.
Both Airport and FIR data will be included.
Normal Alternates, Reclear Alternates (if applicable) and ETOPS Alternates (if
applicable) will be included.
Validity times will be based on ONE hour before ETD and ONE hour after ETA.
**Important note: NTM-Q can only be used after customer specific filters have been
loaded onto the NOTAM system. Any attempt to use NTM-Q prior to this will result
in a delay in the processing of NOTAM bulletin data.
KEYWORD : OAL-
PURPOSE: Enables a fixed fuel (and time) override for the final Destination to
Alternate segment.
FORMAT: OAL-
EXAMPLE: OAL-3700 (Must be Max 5 numerics Kgs/Lbs)

OAL-3700/45 (Includes override time of 45 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
OAL FUEL MUST BE UP TO 5 DIGITS, NOT GREATER THAN 50000

FORMAT IS FFFFF or FFFFF/TTT
OAL TIME MUST BE FROM 10 AND 120 MINS
NOTE :
1) This Keyword function produces a fixed, rather than a calculated value of fuel to
the Alternate from the final Destination.
2) No check is made that the OAL input value is greater than the fuel to Alternate
calculated by the SITA Flight Planning System.
3) A value of OAL-0 suppresses any Alternate fuel printing on the Flight Plan.
4) Example 1 produces 3700 units of fuel.
5) The plan will print zero for Flight Level, Mach number, Wind Component. It will
change the Alternate time to zero unless a new time has been entered.
6) This value is not a calculated quantity.

KEYWORD : OAR-
PURPOSE: Enables a fixed fuel (and time) override for the Initial Destination
to Alternate segment in the Reclear (or Refile) case.
FORMAT: OAR-
EXAMPLE: OAR-10200 (Must be max of 5 numerics Kgs/Lb)

OAR-6500/20 (includes override time of 20 mins)
ERROR MESSAGES:
OAR FUEL MUST BE UP TO 5 DIGITS, NOT GREATER THAN 50000

OAR TIME MUST BE FROM 10 TO 120 MINS
NOTE :
1) This Keyword function produces a fixed rather than a calculated value of fuel to
the Reclear Alternate from the Initial (or Reclear) Airport.
2) No check is made that the OAR input value is greater than the fuel to Alternate
calculated by the SITA Flight Planning System.
3) A value of OAR-0 suppresses any Alternate Fuel printing on the Flight Plan.
4) Example 1 produces 10200 units of fuel.
5) The plan will print zero for Flight Level, Mach number, and wind component. It
will change the Alternate time to zero unless a new time has been entered.
6) This value is not a calculated quantity.

KEYWORD : OFC-
PURPOSE: To calculate the overflight charges for the route flown and to initiate
the calculation of least cost route selection.
FORMAT: OFC-
EXAMPLE: 1) OFC-
2) OFC-F
ERROR MESSAGES:
CFP- OFC- MUST BE EITHER F OR BLANK
NOTE :
1) OFC- will produce a single line total amount converted to USD.
2) OFC-F will produce a full print of individual charges in the currency stated in the rules
- these are converted into USD. The exchange rate is included to allow recalculation
using your own rates.
3) The calculation is made using the actual route flow.
4) The option to use published Eurocontrol fixed distances is in development.
5) OFC keyword causes the Least Cost route selection to analyse the overflight
charges on available routes for a city pair. It then forms part of the costs used to
select the least cost route. (Fuel and Time cost being the others).
KEYWORD : OWE- OWE-
PURPOSE: To specify operating weight empty of a given aircraft
FORMAT: OWE-
EXAMPLE: OWE-168500 (1 to 6 numerics leading zeros not

required)
ERROR MESSAGES:
OWE MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 6 DIGITS & ABOVE 0

OWE GREATER THAN ZFWT OF (V)
OWE MUST BE (V) TO (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) This input is used in conjunction with either PLD- to calculate a zero fuel weight,
or with ZFW to calculate a required payload.
2) If OWE is omitted from the CFP request, then the value stored in the aircraft
attribute file will be used.
3) In the Example an A/C empty weight of 168500 is requested. Do not specify LBS
or KGS.
4) Inputs below stored OWE are accepted to a maximum of 10%.
5) The sum of OWE and PLD cannot be less than stored OWE.
KEYWORD : PAC- PAC-
PURPOSE: To define required Oceanic Track in a Flight Plan, or to specify a

published PAC in the OTS.
FORMAT: PAC-
EXAMPLE: 1) PAC-AUTO
2) PAC-AUTP
3) PAC-E
4) PAC-E S1O/E100
5) PAC-S10/E105
ERROR MESSAGE:
PAC MAY NOT BE USED WITH NAT,AUS OR HNL KEYWORDS

PAC MUST NOT BE ENTERED WITH CPN 999999
PAC UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
PAC INVALID CPN (V) ASSOCIATED WITH AUTO OR AUTP
PAC USE SINGLE LETTER FOR PACIFIC TRACKS
PAC FORMAT IS N OR S 2 DIGITS/W OR E 3 DIGITS
PAC FLIGHT LEVEL PREFIX MUST BE 1 OR 2
PAC CO-ORDS SHOULD BE SEPARATED BY A SPACE
PAC NO LAT/LONGS AVAILABLE FOR THIS TRACK
PAC MORE THAN 20 LAT/LONGS ENTERED
PAC LATITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 00 AND 80
PAC LATITUDES (V) & (V) NOT WITHIN 15 DEGREES
PAC LONGITUDES MUST BE HEADING IN SAME DIRECTION
PAC LONGITUDE (V) NOT BETWEEN 100 AND 180 DEGREES
PAC LONGITUDE (V) NOT A MULTIPLE OF 5
PAC LONGITUDES MAY NOT BE EQUAL ((V))
NOTE :
1) AUTO is used to generate a Track Summary showing order of best track from
published Pacots message.
2) AUTP has same function as AUTO, output is Track Summary and Flight Plan on
best track.
3) A maximum of 7 Co-ordinates per line up to a maximum of 20 in total.

KEYWORD : PIC-
PURPOSE: To file an ICAO ATC Plan or send it to a SITA address or

addresses as a separate message.
FORMAT: PIC-
EXAMPLE: 1) PIC-IN/1/QIFPTXS
2) PIC-IS/QIFPTXS BRUEP7X
ERROR MESSAGES:
PIC MUST ENTER AT LEAST ONE ADDRESS
NOTE :
1) This Keyword permits the User to send the ATC plan as a separate message. It
may also be sent to five additional addresses.
2) Format of PIC- code must be the same as the ATC- input on the Flight Plan
request.
3) Example 1 indicates IFR flight plan, Non-Scheduled and 1 is to remove

numbering from the ATC plan items.
4) Example 2 is sending an IFR Scheduled plan to more than one address.
This is for sending to SITA addresses only and can be used with Type B, GraFlite and QLLC.
KEYWORD : PLD-
PURPOSE: Specification of Payload required
FORMAT: PLD-
EXAMPLE: PLD-23160
(1 to 6 numerics, leading zeros not required)
ERROR MESSAGES:
PLD MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 6 DIGITS

PLD NOT ALLOWED IF ZFWT = 999999
PLD MUST NOT BE GREATER THAN ZFWT MINUS OWE
PLD GREATER THAN ZFWT OF (V)
NOTE :
1) This input must be used in conjunction with an OWE entry, the product of which
is the ZFW.
2) If both PLD- and OWE- are used as entries, then the ZFW field on the CFP
request should be left blank.
3) In the Example a Payload of 23160 is requested.

KEYWORD : PNR-
PURPOSE: To find the point of no return to the defined diversion airport.
FORMAT: PNR-
EXAMPLE: PNR-XXXX or PNR-XXX (ICAO or IATA)
NOTES: Format adjustment required Contact Aircraft Performance team

Finds the last point on the main flight plan route where enough fuel remains to
divert to and hold for 30 minutes at the airport entered on the keyword. The
diversion is based on flight plan cruise speed/level with all engines operating.
Designed for use with (but not restricted to) ALT-NIFR.
KEYWORD : PRF-
EXAMPLE: PRF-260/MONDO/330/SPR/370/LAGEN
or
PRF-TDP/290/MEN/000/TBO/330/KORNO
PURPOSE: Provision of fixed height Flight Plan profile by waypoint name overriding the
normal flight level separation rules for a particular route or route segment.
FORMAT: PRF-
EXAMPLE: PRF-260/MONDO/330/SPR/370/LAGEN
or
PRF-TDP/290/MEN/000/TBO/330/KORNO
ERROR MESSAGES:
PRF HEIGHT (V) INVALID, MUST BE 000-490

PRF WAYPT (V) NOT FOUND ON ROUTE (V), OR NON-COMPULSORY
PRF HT (V) MUST BE ABOVE MIN CRZ LVL OF (V) FOR (V)
PRF WAYPOINT (V) MUST BE BETWEEN 1 AND 5 CHARACTERS LONG
PRF WAYPOINT (V) NOT ENTERED IN ROUTE SEQUENCE ORDER
PRF YOU CANNOT USE "TOD" OR "TOC" OR "FIR" AS PRF WAYPTS
PRF TOO LONG, ONLY 6 PAIRS ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) This Keyword affords the user the facility to define a
height/FL profile by waypoint name overriding normal cruise
table rules.
2) When a flight level input on the PRF- keyword can't be

achieved for performance reasons then the program should
produce the next valid* flight level achievable until
such a time that the level specified can be met.(*valid
flight level meaning a flight level available with respect to
the cruise tables applicable for the route.)
3) In the Example:
i) PRF-260/MONDO/330/SPR/370/LAGEN/000
TOC at FL260 to waypoint MONDO then FL330 from waypoint MONDO to

waypoint SPR, then FL370 from waypoint SPR to waypoint LAGEN, then
optimum FL from waypoint LAGEN to TOD. Flight level may be defined
for up to 6 (six) segments of the route.
KEYWORD : PRF-
(Continued)
ii) FAL- keyword may be used, but this will only limit
the flight level in the optimum segment of the Flight
Plan.
iii) Terrain clearance is not checked.
iv) Metric levels can be used on PRF inputs.
4) In the example:
i) PRF-TDP/310/N41W170/390
From waypoint TDP to LAT/LONG position N41w170 FL310 will be flown

and from N41W170 up to TOD(top of descent) FL390 will be flown.
ii) The accepted LAT/LONG format for PRF is seven characters.
5) When this keyword is used a warning message will be printed

on the flight plan to advise the dispatcher and crew that the
normal flight level selection, according to ICAO
separation/flight level rules, have been overridden e.g.
***NORMAL FLIGHT LEVEL SELECTION OVERRIDDEN BY DISPATCHER BY USE OF

PRF- KEYWORD ON CFP INPUT***
KEYWORD : PRI-
PURPOSE: Override Type B message priority indicator code on the following

transactions:.
CFP, NDP,(covering CPN,NVP,ALT,ADP), PRM, ACD
This is used to give a lower priority only, as the highest priority

QU will be used automatically.
QN normal
QD deferred
FORMAT: PRI-
EXAMPLE: PRI-QD
ERROR MESSAGES:
PRI (V) INVALID, MUST BE 2 CHARS, QU, QN or QD
NOTE :
1) All Computer transactions are normally assigned QU to ensure priority delivery.

KEYWORD : PSW-
PURPOSE: Used for security checking on selected applications, in conjunction

with the Airline ID. Minimum 4 characters alphabetic A-Z or
numeric 0-9 only.
FORMAT: PSW-XX ZZZZ
Where XX is the Airline ID and ZZZZ is the customer

defined password.
EXAMPLE: 1) TFR
PSW-XS X01A - where airline wishes to use security processing.
2) ACD
PSW-XS - no security processing required
*(Example 1) XS = Airline ID X01A = Password
ERROR MESSAGES:
SECURITY FAILURE - MORE THAN ONE MAD LINE INPUT

SECURITY FAILURE - MORE THAN ONE PSW LINE INPUT
SECURITY FAILURE - PSW LINE NOT ENTERED
SECURITY FAILURE - INVALID AIRLINE ID IN PSW LINE
SECURITY FAILURE - NO PASSWORD ENTERED IN PSW LINE
SECURITY FAILURE - INVALID PASSWORD ENTERED IN PSW LINE
SECURITY FAILURE - OUTPUT ADDRESS(ES) INVALID
NOTE :
1) This is used on applications on which security checking is performed at airline

level.
2) An option is provided for those airlines who do not wish to use the security facility
(Example 2).
3) The selected applications protected by password are: ACD, PRM, TFR, TFR-
RPT.
KEYWORD : RA2-
PURPOSE: Summary of flight details for a second selected Reclear Alternate.

Three options are available.
FORMAT: RA2-
EXAMPLE: 1) RA2-EGKK
2) RA2-EGKK/P or /S
3) RA2-EGKK/P/12345 or/S/12345
ERROR MESSAGES:
RA2 MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

RA2 ROUTE, IF ENTERED, MUST BE MAXIMUM OF 6 DIGITS
RA2 UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
RA2 INVALID FORMAT - USE XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
RA2 CANNOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT RCR KEYWORD
RA2 ALT CANNOT BE ENTERED RCR ALT NIFR
RA2 CAPPED HEIGHT MUST BE ABOVE (V) FOR (V)
RA2 2ND ALTN - (V) NOT VALID FOR DEST - (V)
NOTE :
1) Keyword input of RA2- will produce the normal summary of Flight Level,
Distance, Mach No, Wind Component, Fuel burn off, and Time to a second
selected Alternate from the Reclear Airport using the distance stored in the
individual airline alternate records.
2) In Example 1) EGKK is selected as the second Alternate. The distance and any
CAP altitude in the Alternate file will be used. In Example 2) the second alternate
is EGKK and with /P a full print of the shortest distance route between the
destination and EGKK or /S a summary route description will be printed at the
bottom of the Flight Plan. In Example 3) as for 2 except that the required route
number from destination to alternate is specified.
3) /P or /S are only available if there is a route or routes built between the reclear
destination and the alternate airport.
KEYWORD : RA3-
PURPOSE: Summary of flight details for a third selected Reclear Alternate.

Three options are available.
FORMAT: RA3-
EXAMPLE: 1) RA3-EGLL
2) RA3-EGLL/P or /S
3) RA3-EGLL/P/12345 or /S/12345
ERROR MESSAGES:
RA3 MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

RA3 ROUTE, IF ENTERED, MUST BE MAXIMUM OF 6 DIGITS
RA3 UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT FORMAT
RA3 INVALID FORMAT - USE XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
RA3 CANNOT BE ENTERED WITHOUT RCR AND RA2 KEYWORDS
RA3 ALT CANNOT BE ENTERED RCR ALT NIFR
RA3 CAPPED HEIGHT MUST BE ABOVE (V) FOR (V)
RA3 3RD ALTN - (V) NOT VALID FOR RECLEAR DEST - (V)
NOTE :
1) Keyword input of RA3- will produce the normal summary of Flight Level,
Distance, Mach No, Wind Component, Fuel burn off, and Time to a third selected
Alternate from the Reclear Airport, using the distance stored in the individual
airline alternate records.
2) In Example 1) EGLL is selected as the third Alternate. The distance and any CAP
altitude in the Alternate file will be used. In Example 2) the second alternate is
EGLL and with /P a full print of the shortest distance route between the
destination and EGLL or /S a summary route description will be printed at the
bottom of the Flight Plan. In Example 3) as for 2 except that the required route
number from destination to alternate is specified.
3) /P or /S are is only available if there is a route or routes built between the

Reclear destination and the alternate airport.
KEYWORD : RCA-
PURPOSE: To cap altitude/flight level between Reclear Initial airport and

related Alternate airport.
FORMAT: RCA-
EXAMPLE: RCA-240 (3 numerics)
ERROR MESSAGES:
RCA MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 3 DIGITS, 010-490

RCA CAPPED HEIGHT MUST BE ABOVE (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) This facility permits the capping of a flight level below that which would normally
be calculated by the Flight Plan.
2) The Flight Plan program will always elect to fly at optimum levels, unless this cap
height is requested.
3) In the Example the flight level between Initial or Reclear Destination and the
selected alternate is capped at FL240.
4) Terrain clearance is not checked.

KEYWORD : RCR-
PURPOSE: Specifying reclear parameters and if required obtain a print out of

the route to the alternate.
FORMAT: RCR-
EXAMPLE: 1) RCR-GCLP/LPFR/PLATY
2) RCR-GCLP/LPFR/PLATY/123400
3) RCR-GCLP/LPFR/PLATY/P or/S
4) RCR-GCLP/LPFR/PLATY/P/123456 or /S/123456
5) RCR-GCLP/LPFR/AUTO
ERROR MESSAGES:
RCR NOT VALID WITHOUT PARAMETERS

RC1 REQUIRED IF NO AWYFIX IS SPECIFIED
RCR INITIAL AIRPORT MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO
RCR ALT MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO
RCR ALT MUST BE IN FORMAT XXX/9999 OR XXXX/9999
RCR ROUTE, IF ENTERED MUST BE MAX 6 DIGITS
RCR AWYFIX IS INVALID, MUST BE 2-6 ALPHA/NUMERIC
RCR LANDING WEIGHT MUST BE NUMERIC, UP TO 6 DIGITS
RCR RECLEAR ICAO/IATA MUST BE ENTERED
RCR DEST IATA CODE - (V) NOT FOUND FOR AIRLINE
RCR DEST ICAO CODE - (V) NOT FOUND FOR AIRLINE
RCR ALTERNATE - (V) NOT VALID FOR DEST - (V)
NOTE :
1) This is a multi parameter Keyword for specifying reclear details. The format is as
follows:
The first parameter is the Initial Airport in ICAO/IATA code.
The second parameter is the Reclear Alternate ICAO/IATA code, optionally

followed by digit number as necessary. This will override loaded alternate
distance if required. (see Example 3).
KEYWORD : RCR-
(continued)
The third parameter is the reclear fix point as a max five alpha/numeric character
field which must match exactly the identification of the waypoint specified as the
reclear point in the route description (e.g. reclear point 1800S must be entered as
1800S and not S1800). It must not be present if an ocean reclear is to occur
(see definition for Keyword RC1-).
The fourth parameter is maximum landing weight at the Initial Airport: omit if
unrestricted; add if specific landing weight restriction applies. Landing weight is
expressed in units. Add if overweight landing (for Flight Planning purposes) is
required.
* As reclear fixes are specific to a nominated route then an EXT input must also be
present in the CFP request.
EXAMPLE: RCR-GCLP/LPFR/PLATY/123400/P
(gives Init. Apt.- GCLP Alternate - LPFR)
Reclearfix - PLATY
RLW-123400/P
Plan of shortest distance route between GCLP and LPFR.
2) If a print out of the route to the alternate is required then use Example 4 or 5 as
required.
3) Instead of specifying a particular reclear fix it is now possible to use an AUTO

feature. If the reclear fix is entered as AUTO the program will examine all preloaded
reclear fixes and associated reclear routes stored in the Navigation database for the
specified initial airport. An analysis is done based on route distances only, to identify
the reclear fix which should give the optimum effect, and a reclear plan will be based
on this selected reclear fix. A message line will be shown a the top of the plans
follows
***COMPUTER CALCULATED RECLEAR FIX***
Additionally this request can be expanded to allow up to five Initial

Destination/Alternate pairings. The system will compare the results and select the
optimum:
EXAMPLE: RCR-GCLP/LPFR/AUTO
RCR-GCVV/GMMN/AUTO
RCR-GCTS/GMAD/AUTO
RCR-LPFR/LEMD/AUTO
RCR-LPPT/LPPO/AUTO
KEYWORD : RC1-
PURPOSE: Specifying Reclear parameters (Oceanic)
FORMAT: RC1-
EXAMPLE: RCR-EGLL/EGKK
RC1-50.00N/020.00W/001374
ERROR MESSAGES:
RC1 LATITUDE MUST BE 99.999, N OR S

RC1 FORMAT IS 99.99N/99.99E OR 99.999N/99.999E
RC1 LONGITUDE MUST BE 99.99 OR 99.999, E OR W
RC1 OCEANIC EXIT ROUTE MUST BE 5 OR 6 DIGITS
NOTE :
1) This is a multi parameter Keyword. If used it will be entered in conjunction with

the RCR- input Keyword. It specifies the particular oceanic point from which
reclearance is to occur as a latitude and longitude. From that point a least time
track to a specified exit related to the Initial Airport will be made. The final
parameter is the number of the exit orientated along the likely reclearance track.
Example: 50.00N/020.00W/001374
Example shows a reclearance point of 50.00 degrees North and 020.00 degrees
West with an exit number of 001374 . If the RC1- code is used then reclear fix
(parameter three) of RCR- code is not required.
2) An Example of RCR- and RC1- codes together is:
RCR-EGLL/EGKK
RC1-50.00N/020.00W/001374
Here an ocean reclear point of 50.00 degrees North and 020.00 degrees West is
required with an Initial Airport of EGLL using EGKK as its alternate specifying
EXIT 001374 to EGLL from the reclearance point.
3) Run a non-reclear Random FLT PLN over the sector, to enable a Reclear point
to be determined.
4) Ensure initial Airport is defined in ICAO code (4 alphas).

KEYWORD : RFX-
PURPOSE: Specification of a Fixed Fuel Reserve
FORMAT: RFX-
EXAMPLE: 1) RFX-1200 (1-5 numerics)

2) RFX-0
ERROR MESSAGES:
RFX MAY ONLY ENTER ONE OF RFX, RVF, RVT OR RVN

RFX MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 5 DIGITS
RFX EXCEEDS MAX TANKS WT OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) This facility can only be used on non reclear flights, the Keyword input
determines a fixed reserve fuel. Example 1) gives a fixed fuel of 1200 KGS/LBS,
Example 2) gives Zero Contingency Fuel. The flight plan will fail If the calculated
time value for the required fuel value is greater than 3 hours.
2) WARNING, THIS KEYWORD OVERRIDES EXISTING LOADED RESERVE

FUEL POLICY.
KEYWORD : RLW-
PURPOSE: Restriction of Landing Weight
FORMAT: RLW-
(Entered as weight value in units - max 6 digits)
EXAMPLE: RLW-255400 (to request 255400 KGS/LBS)
ERROR MESSAGES:
RLW MUST BE MAX 6 DIGITS, GREATER THAN 0

RLW EXCEEDS MAX LANDING WGT OF (V) FOR (V)
RLW MUST NOT BE LESS THAN OWE VALUE
RLW LESS THAN MIN ZFWT OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) Use if Max. Structural Landing Weight is not permitted. In the Example, a

Restricted Landing Weight of 255400 KGS/LBS is specified.
KEYWORD : RMN-
PURPOSE: To specify a minimum amount of reserve/contingency fuel.
FORMAT: RMN-
EXAMPLE:: RMN-1000 (1-5 numerics leading zeros not required)
ERROR MESSAGE:
RMN MUST BE NUMERIC,MAX 5 DIGITS & ABOVE 0

RMN CANNOT BE USED WITH RFX
RMN CANNOT BE USED WITH RVN
RMN CANNOT BE GREATER THAN MAXIMUM RESERVES
NOTE :
1) This fuel amount overrides any 'Minimum Reserves' loaded in the Air Policy file.
KEYWORD : RNY-
PURPOSE To allow the ability to request a flight plan based upon one previously run and
starting at a specified waypoint.
FORMAT RNY-
EXAMPLE RNY-K25TV/0930/250000/055000/350
The format of the keyword must be as per the example above.
REF = Must be 5 alpha numeric and be a valid reference in the RFP file.
TIME = A valid time between 0000 and 2359
WEIGHT = Numeric max 6 (Weight of aircraft at start waypoint)
FUEL = Numeric max 6 (Fuel on board at start waypoint)
FL = Numeric 3 between 010 & 490
RTE is used to specify at which point the flight plan starts and which routing is to
be used to the destination. In the example above DVR is
the re-analysis point and then EXT-6625 is used to EGLL. The normal input
parameters for the RTE can be used.
DTE is a mandatory keyword. The date to input is the date of the time in the RNY
keyword and is required to ensure the correct weather is used in the re-analysis
flight plan.
Exceptions and the Rules
1. RTE and DTE must be included if RNY used.

2. Re-Analysis point does not have to be on the original flight plan.
3. ALT mandatory if destination changes.
4. 4. If first airway on RTE input is DCT then second airway must be a published
airway and if the first waypoint name is duplicated in the station file then
the one with the least distance is used.
5. If the first two consecutive airway inputs are DCT then first waypoint must be a
Latitude Longitude or else an error message sent.
ERROR MESSAGES
CFP- RNY - MUST BE IN THE FORMAT RNY-REF/TIME/WEIGHT/FL

CFP- RNY - RTE MUST BE USED IF RNY REQUESTED
CFP- RNY - FLT PLAN IDENTIFIER NOT KNOWN OR OVER 24 HOURS OLD.
CFP- RNY - 1567 IS NOT A VALID TIME
CFP- RNY DTE MUST BE PRESENT WITH RNY
KEYWORD : RNY-
(Continued)
NOTE:
1. Certain keywords from the original request are not included in the RNY flight plan request.
Keywords to be excluded from all requests

AFT ATC BLK CBF CPN CRA CRP DMF DMT ETP ETX FAA HDB
HDR HNL LTT NAT OAR PAC PIC RA2 RA3 RCA RCR RC1
RFU RSF RSG RSN TAX TCL TDF OFC
RVF NTM MTF EEP ETE MOD XTR
2. Additionally if the destination changes then the following keywords are also excluded :
Keywords to be excluded if destination changes

AL2 AL3 CPA CP2 CP3 HDA HDD HLD HRA HTA MOA
MVD MVF MVT OAL TXI NTM
KEYWORD : RRG-
PURPOSE: To generate a Route automatically between any two

airports in the database. If RRG- is used the stored
Routes are ignored. (Realtime Route Generator)
FORMAT: CFP-
XX/9999/EGLL/EBBR/7474/999999
ETD-1000,ETA-1100,ALT-NOALT,MAD-ABCDEFG
RRG-
(Standard CFP input, with the addition of RRG).
EXAMPLE:
1) RRG- (Minimum input for Automatic Route Build).
Parameters that are possible and the meanings are as follows:-
VIA-DEP/CPT3G Via departure specified.
VIA-DEP/MAX Maximum distance departure procedure (or MIN )
VIA-WPT/LOGAN Via waypoint specified if that waypoint is unique
VIA-WPT/WOD/EUR/EG Via waypoint specified if that waypoint is not unique
VIA-WPT/WOD/EUR/EG/D Via waypoint which is not unique and is a VOR (where

there is an NDB with the same name)
VIA-WPT/WOD/EUR/EG/DB Via waypoint which is not unique and is an NDB (where

there is an NDB with the same name)
VIA-SEG/WPT/AWY/WPT Via segment or segments of an airway specified
VIA-NAT Via NAT tracks. Other tracks available eg PAC/AUS
VIA-NAT/A Via a particular track e.g. NAT Track A
VIA-ARR/MAX Maximum distance arrival procedure (or MIN)
VIA-ARR/CPT3G Via departure specified.
EXC-WPT/LOGAN Exclude waypoint specified if that waypoint is unique
EXC-WPT/WOD/EUR/EG Exclude waypoint specified if waypoint is not unique

EXC-AWY/UM601 Exclude airway specified
EXC-SEG/WPT/AWY/WPT Exclude segment or segments of an airway specified
EXC-FIR/LFFF Exclude a particular FIR
LVL-L Used to specify Low (LVL-L) or High (LVL-H) airways. This can
also be defined in the heading and the default is for high-level
airways if nothing has been specified.
IGR Ignores any restrictions.
When running RRGs at flight plan request time it is also possible to request a Least Time Track
route across an ocean using the following entries
VIA-WPT/GOMUP )
VIA-WPT/BREKI ) all three entries together give LTT between points.
VIA-LTT/GOMUP/BREKI )
VIA-LTT by itself will produce an LTT for the oceanic area only. i.e. it is not
necessary to specify ocean entry and exit.
NB: RRG can only be used if this is set up for the airline. It is a chargeable
keyword. Please contact SITA Helpdesk for assistance if required.
KEYWORD : RSF-
PURPOSE: Provision of a route summary, with details of FUEL BURN /

ELAPSED TIME/ AIR DISTANCE and ZFW, over a specified
route.
FORMAT: RSF-
EXAMPLE: RSF-2525 (MAX 6 NUMERICS)
ERROR MESSAGE:
RSF MUST BE ALPHANUMERIC, MAX 10 CHARACTERS
NOTE :
1) The route summary selected will be appended to the Flight Plan, thus giving a
summary of a route other than the Flight Plan route for comparative purposes.
2) In the Example route (or EXIT) 2525 has been specified for comparison, and a
summary plan over this route will be appended to the main plan.
KEYWORD : RSG- RSG-
PURPOSE: Provision of summary details of least distance route (nearest to

Great Circle).
FORMAT: RSG-
EXAMPLE: RSG-
ERROR MESSAGE: NONE
NOTE :
1) The output is a route summary showing fuel burn, elapsed time, air distance and
ZFW appended to the Flight Plan. The summary is for that stored route on the
sector with least track miles.
2) If the Flight Plan has been calculated using the least distance route, the RSG
summary will be displayed as 'GC <route number> IS SAME AS EXPLICIT MAIN
PLAN ROUTE'.
KEYWORD : RSN-
PURPOSE: Provision of a route related Flight Plan Summary appended as

next best route to that planned. Up to four summaries can be
requested.
FORMAT: RSN-1
RSN-2 etc
ERROR MESSAGE: RSN-MUST BE EITHER 1, 2, 3 OR 4
NOTE :
1) The summary will show Fuel burn/Elapsed time/Air Distance and ZFW for the
next best route.
2) If only one route exists in the City Pair, then no summary will be calculated.
3) If a fixed route has been requested using EXT- function, then this summary will
be based on the next best route for the City Pair, in consideration of the cruise
mode selected (Min Fuel / Cost or Time), excluding the route for which the main
Flight Plan has been calculated.
4) Up to 4 route summaries may be requested, providing that there are 4 additional

routes stored for the sector (excluding the main plan route). Example: RSN-4.
KEYWORD : RTE -
PURPOSE: The RTE Keyword has been developed to give customers the ability to build their
own route at the time of the CFP request. This utilises the Station, Airway, Arrival-Departure and Route
files held within the Navigation database.
FORMAT: The RTE- keyword format follows a convention of

WAYPOINT/AIRWAY blocks, for example:
RTE-Origin/SID Waypoint/Airway
RTE-Waypoint/STAR Destination
EXAMPLES:
1) Basic input:
RTE-EGLL/DVR2F DVR/UG1 NTM/NTM1A EDDF
Uses published waypoints and airways. The format shows ORIGIN/Departure

WAYPOINT/Airway, WAYPOINT/Arrival, DESTINATION.
Note: Care must be taken when using a combination of RTE- and FXH: Any waypoint on
the FXH- input must also be entered in the RTE- line.
2) Mixture of stations and SITA route number(s) and/or customer route identifiers:
RTE-EGLL/DVR3L DVR/131 EDDF
The example utilises a SITA Route number instead of an Airway.

The departure DVR3L is used from EGLL to DVR and then existing route number 131 is
used until destination EDDF.
Note: Validation is carried out to ensure that station(s) exist on the route specified. I.e.
Waypoint DVR must be present on route number 131.
RTE-LHR/DVR6J DVR/(LHRATH01) NEMES/NEME1C ATH
Above route allows for customer own route ID to be used. Route must be enclosed within
brackets ().
3) Utilising the Oceanic Track System:
RTE-EGKK/LAM2M LAM/UB3 BPK/UB4 ROBIN/UR3

RTE-WAL/UB3 BEL/NATC SCROD/DCT VALIE/NA212
RTE-TAFFY/DCT SEAER/J79 HYA/J174 DIW/AR14
RTE-METTA/ARI HONOE/DCT KM1A
This example uses the North Atlantic Track System. The routing up to the NAT track is
entered in the same manner as in the previous examples. However, the oceanic track
should be specified as an entry point, track identifier and an exit point. The example
above utilises NAT C:
BEL/NATC SCROD
Where the track entry point is BEL, the actual track is NATC, and the track exit
point is SCROD.
The same philosophy is used for PACOT and FTRS routes in the Pacific using PAC
and HNL and for AUSOTS routes in Australia using AUS.
4) Utilising the Oceanic Track System and stored SITA routes:
RTE-EGKK/337 SHA/1628 BURAK/NATH RTE-YAY/83230 KLAX
Oceanic entry and exit routes may also be specified in the RTE- input.
The example above indicates that:

i. Route number 337 is used until waypoint SHA.
ii. Oceanic entry number 1628 is used until waypoint BURAK.
iii. NAT H is followed until waypoint YAY.
iv. Oceanic exit number 83230 is used until the final destination, KLAX.
5) RTE- keyword and Reclear routing:
RTE-EGLL/MIDIJ MID/83105 HBV/HBVIC FAJS/RCR

RTE-VVL/UA400 LV/DCT FLLS
RCR-FLLS/FLND/VVL
The routing from Origin to Final Destination is entered first, followed by the reclear
routing identifier, RCR after the final destination. The routing from the reclear fix to
the Initial Destination is then entered.

i. Normal RTE input is used from origin EGLL to final destination FAJS.
ii. Use of RCRsignifies that a reclear route is to follow.
iii. The routing from the reclear fix, VVLto the initial destination, FLLSis then
entered.
Note: The RCR- keyword must also be used when entering a Reclear routing.
6) Using full latitude/longitude coordinates:
RTE-EGKK/337 SHA/DCT N5400W01500/DCT

RTE-N5400W02000/DCT N5500W03000/DCT
RTE-N5500W04000/DCT N5600W05000/DCT
RTE-YAY/83230 KLAX
Coordinates can be entered as above, but may also include decimal places, for example,
RTE-EGFF/30229 BIG/DCT
RTE-N5109.8E00121.6/DCT
RTE-N5114.8E00200.0/DCT
RTE-MADUX/30229 EBBR
Both of the examples above produce direct routing between the latitude and longitudes
and can only be used with an Airway identifier of DCT.
7) Using waypoints and airways that are not stored in the SITA navigation database:
RTE-VHHH/DCT N2232.6E11408.0=BEKOL/DCT=A461
RTE-N2305.4E11351.2=SHL/DCT=J418
RTE-N2315.2E11338.3=ABYJZ/DCT ZGGG
The format of the RTE- keyword remains the same, in that waypoint/airway blocks
must be specified.
i. Departure: Route follows direct flight out of VHHH.

ii. First waypoint is located at coordinates N2232.6E11408.0 and is called
BEKOL.
Note: Waypoint BEKOL prints in place of the full coordinates in the flight plan
output.
iii. From BEKOL, route takes a direct track to the next coordinates along an airway
that is not stored in the database A461.
Note: Airway A461 prints in place of DCTin the flight plan output.
iv. Arrival: From waypoint ABYJZ, located at coordinates N2315.2E11338.3,

a direct arrival is followed into ZGGG.
It is also possible to specify unpublished SIDs/STARs using this formula, for

example:
RTE-VHHH/DCT=BEK01A
RTE-N2220.2E11401.3=PORPA/DCT=BEK01A
RTE-N2214.9E11417.9=TD/DCT=BEK01A
RTE-N2232.6E11408.0=BEKOL/DCT=A461
Note: If the SID/STAR is not stored in the navigation database, all waypoints of
the departure/arrival must be specified in the RTE- input.
If the SID/STAR is loaded in the database, the normal RTE- input can be used,
for example:
RTE-VHHH/BEK01A
RTE-N2232.6E11408.0=BEKOL/DCT=A461
1) RTE- keyword and First Alternate routing:
RTE-EGFF/30229 EBBR/ALT
RTE-EBBR/47622 EDDF
The routing from Origin to Destination is entered first, followed by the alternate
routing identifier, ALT after the final destination. The routing from the final
destination to the first alternate is then entered.

i. Normal RTE input is used from origin EGFF to final destination EBBR.
ii. Use of ALTsignifies that the alternate route is to follow.
iii. The routing from the final destination, EBBRto the first alternate,
EDDFis then entered.
It is also possible to construct the alternate route based on a mixture of inputs:
RTE-EGFF/30229 EBBR/ALT
RTE-EBBR/DCT ETENO/Y863 NTM/47622 EDDF
iv. From the final destination, EBBR, a direct track is taken to ETENO to
join airway Y863.
v. From waypoint NTM, SITA route number 47622 is followed until
alternate EDDF.
Note: In order to see a flight plan to the alternate on a CFP, the ALT-./P
keyword must also be used on the CFP request.
Additional information:
Up to five waypoint/airway pairs can be entered on one line.
Up to ten lines of data can be entered
The origin and destination codes must be specified as entered on the first line of
the CFP request. I.e. If ICAO codes are used on the CFP input; ICAO codes must
be used in the RTE- input.
Any compulsory waypoints on the airway will be displayed automatically in the

flight plan output, regardless of whether they were included in the RTE-
keyword.
Note: Exception is when using the format shown in example 7, where ALL
waypoints along an airway must be specified.
Unless specified in the RTE- input, non-compulsory waypoints will not be

included in the flight plan output.
The Airway direction is checked so that one-way Airways are not incorrectly
flown and any requests will be returned as an error.
Examples of Error Messages:
RTE LINE TOO LONG, ONLY 53 CHARACTERS PER LINE ALLOWED

RTE ONLY 5 PAIRS ALLOWED ON ONE LINE
RTE LAST STATION- (V) DOES NOT MATCH DESTINATION
RTE INPUT ERROR (V) INVALID FORMAT
RTE FIRST STATION- (V) DOES NOT MATCH ORIGIN
RTE NO RECLEAR ROUTING INPUT ON RTE
RTE RCR KEYWORD MUST BE ENTERED IF RECLEAR REQUIRED
RTE RCR DEST (V) NOT FOUND IN RTE INPUT
RTE DESTINATION (V) NOT FOUND IN RTE INPUT
RTE CUSTOMER ROUTE (V) NOT ON FILE PLEASE CHECK INPUT
RTE ORIGIN (V) ON RTE-(V) DOES NOT MATCH (V)
RTE DESTINATION (V) ON RTE-(V) DOES NOT MATCH (V)
Reclear and Alternate RTE- keyword Error Messages:
RTE STATION - ABCD DOES NOT MATCH INITIAL DESTINATION

RTE RCR KEYWORD CANNOT BE ENTERED WITH ALT KEYWORD
RTE ROUTE WITH ALT CANNOT BE USED WITH OVERIDE ALT DISTANCE
RTE ROUTE TO ALTERNATE SHOULD END WITH AIRPORT
RTE FOR ROUTE TO ALTERNATE ABCD DEST. MUST BE REPEATED
RTE LAST STATION SSSS DOES NOT MATCH ALTERNATE DESTINATION
RTE DESTINATION ABCD NOT FOUND IN RTE INPUT
RTE FOR ROUTE TO ALTERNATE CANNOT GO DIRECT TO ALTERNATE DESTINATION
RTE ROUTE TO ALTERNATE FORMATTED INCORRECTLY
RTE ALT ROUTE nnnnnn NOT FOUND
KEYWORD : RTW-
PURPOSE: Restriction of Take Off Weight
FORMAT: RTW-
EXAMPLE: RTW-365400 (Max 6 numerics wt shows in units)
ERROR MESSAGES:
RTW MUST BE MAX 6 DIGITS
NOTE :
1) Use when a restriction of take off weight is required. Use if MAX TOW is not
permitted. In the Example Restricted T.O.W. requested is 365400 KGS/LBS.
KEYWORD : RVF-
PURPOSE: Modification of Fuel Reserve Policy (Trip Fuel related).
FORMAT: RVF
EXAMPLE: 1) RVF-120 (1 to 3 numerics) (LIMIT 200 = 20%)

2) RVF-12
ERROR MESSAGES:
RVF MAY ONLY ENTER ONE OF RFX, RVF, RVT OR RVN

RVF MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 3 DIGITS, NOT > 200
NOTE :
1) The fuel related reserve policy figure in the aircraft attribute file can be overridden
for a specific Flight Plan, producing a new percentage of trip fuel as a reserve
figure.
2) In Example 1) the reserve policy is changed to 12% of trip fuel. In Example 2)

the reserve policy is changed to 1.2% of trip fuel. Figures are entered as tenths
of a percentage.
KEYWORD : RVN-
PURPOSE: Removal of fuel reserves from Flight Plan calculation.
FORMAT: RVN-
EXAMPLE: RVN-
ERROR MESSAGE:
RVN MAY ONLY ENTER ONE OF RFX, RVF, RVT OR RVN

RVN FORMAT SHOULD BE RVN-
NOTE :
1) This Keyword permits the calculation of a Flight Plan with NO fuel reserves
(Contingency).
KEYWORD : RVT-
PURPOSE: Modification of Fuel Reserve Policy (Time Related).
FORMAT: RVT-
EXAMPLE: 1) RVT-155 (1 to 3 numerics) (LIMIT 200 = 20%)

2) RVT-15
ERROR MESSAGE:
RVT MAY ONLY ENTER ONE OF RFX, RVF, RVT OR RVN

RVT MUST BE NUMERIC, MAX 3 DIGITS, NOT > 200
NOTE :
1) The time related reserve policy figure in the aircraft attribute file can be
overridden for a specific Flight Plan, producing a new percentage of trip time as a
fuel reserve basis.
2) In Example 1) reserve policy is amended to 15.5% of trip time.
3) In Example 2) reserve policy is changed to 1.5% of trip time. Figures are entered
as tenths of a percentage.
KEYWORD : RWA-
PURPOSE: To specify the planned runway for landing at the destination

airport in order to automatically assign an arrival procedure from
the transition waypoint in the selected route.
FORMAT: RWA-
EXAMPLE: 1) RWA-27L
2) RWA-33
ERROR MESSAGE:
RWA-RUNWAY XXN NOT VALID FOR XXXX

RWA-MUST BE 2 NUMERICS BETWEEN 01-36
RWA-ALPHA ONLY L, R OR C ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) Not yet compatible with RTE- or RRG-
2) There must be a procedure loaded in the navigation database from the transition
waypoint of the selected route into the runway specified, else the procedure in
the original stored route will apply.
3) Where more than one procedure is available, a published procedure will take
preference over DCTs; furthermore if there are still options, the longest or
shortest will apply depending on the operators policy set in the ARL page in the
Navigation database.
KEYWORD : RWD-
PURPOSE: To specify the planned runway for take-off at the departure airport
in order to automatically assign an departure procedure to the
transition waypoint in the selected route.
FORMAT: RWD-
EXAMPLE: 1) RWD-27L
2) RWD-33
ERROR MESSAGE:
RWD-RUNWAY XXN NOT VALID FOR XXXX

RWD-MUST BE 2 NUMERICS BETWEEN 01-36
RWD-ALPHA ONLY L, R OR C ALLOWED
NOTE :
1) Not yet compatible with RTE- or RRG-
2) There must be a procedure loaded in the navigation database to the transition

waypoint of the selected route from the runway specified, else the procedure in
the original stored route will apply.
3) Where more than one procedure is available, a published procedure will take
preference over DCTs; furthermore if there are still options, the longest or
shortest will apply depending on the operators policy set in the ARL page in the
Navigation database.
KEYWORD : RWY-
PURPOSE: Display Departure/Arrival Runway heading.

Note: See also RWD- & RWA-.
FORMAT: RWY-
EXAMPLE: RWY-090/310
ERROR MESSAGES:
RWY-DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL RUNWAYS REQUIRED
NOTE :
1) This keyword is format related and may only be used when the format has been set up to
include the data. Please contact SITA Helpdesk for further assistance.
2) This information is for display only. No calculation is affected should the actual
runways change before departure or arrival.
KEYWORD : SEL
PURPOSE: To specify the SELCAL code to be printed on the ICAO plan. The
code input will override the Selcal code loaded in the Attribute file
for the aircraft specified in the CFP request..
FORMAT: SEL-ABCD (Where ABCD is the required code)
EXAMPLE: 1) SEL-HFDS
ERROR MESSAGES:
SEL-MUST BE IN THE FORMAT SEL-ABCD
NOTE :
1) Using the keyword will not update the Attribute file, only change the code for the
CFP being requested.
2) In the Example the input SEL-HFDS would cause the ICAO plan to display the
updated code, example: REG-G-PERF SEL/HFDSC
KEYWORD : SFI-
PURPOSE: Produces up to three Fixed Flight Level plan summaries appended to the
Main Flight Plan. It will contain Time, Fuel, Mach and Cruise Mode.
FORMAT: SFI-XXX/YYY (XXX=Flt Level; YYY=Mach Nbr)

SFI-XXX/ZZZ (XXX=Flt Level; ZZZ=Cruise Mode)
SFI-XXX/NNN (XXX=Flt Level; NNN=Waypoint Number)
EXAMPLE: 1) SFI-350
2) SFI-240/825
3) SFI-310/LRC
4) SFI-320/27
ERROR MESSAGE:
SFI FLT LEVEL MUST BE 3 NUMERICS (010-490)

(USE XXX/YYY, XXX=LEVEL, YYY = MACH CRUISE OR WAYPT)
SFI ONLY 3 SFI KEYWORDS ALLOWED
SFI FLT LEVEL AND/OR MACH VALUE MUST BE 3 NUMERIC
SFI WAYPOINT NUMBER MUST BE BETWEEN 01 AND 99
SFI CRZ MODE MUST BE ECO, LRC OR MNT
SFI MACH NUMBER MUST BE BETWEEN 500 AND 900
SFI SAME FLT LEVEL ENTERED IN 2 OR MORE LINES
SFI SAME MACH NUMBER ENTERED IN 2 OR MORE LINES
SFI FLT LEVEL MUST BE BETWEEN (V) & (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) The first parameter must be the Fixed Flight Level, within the minimum and
maximum cruising level range of the aircraft in use. Extreme limits are from
FL010 to FL490.
(Continued)
KEYWORD : SFI-
2) The second parameter can be applied for 4 different options, as illustrated in the
Examples:
Example 1 SFI-350 Cruise Mode and Mach the same as for the
Flight Plan
Example 2 SFI-240/825 Mach Number of 825 for summary
(Mach range 500 to 900)
Example 3 SFI-310/LRC Cruise Mode LRC for summary
(options ECO,LRC,MNT, these correspond to
CRZ 1,3, 5 respectively.)
3) Example 4 SFI-320/27 Fixed Level only to Waypoint 27, numbered
from Destination end.
KEYWORD : SGF-
PURPOSE: Indication of Fuel Specific Gravity
FORMAT: SGF-
EXAMPLE: SGF-805 (3 NUMERICS BETWEEN 750 and 853)
ERROR MESSAGES:
SGF MUST BE 3 DIGITS, BETWEEN 750 & 853
NOTE :
1) This input will override the screen loaded SGF.

(The Example changes Fuel SG. to .805).
2) The value of SGF is based on LBS/IMP. GALLON.

KEYWORD : SHP-
PURPOSE: This allows a customer to have a short or summarised plan.
FORMAT: SHP-
EXAMPLE: SHP
The information printed on a short plan is dependent on each individual customers flight
plan format. Please contact SITA Helpdesk for any questions relating to short
plan if necessary.
KEYWORD : SMB-
PURPOSE: Summary details indicating: fuel burn, elapsed time, height profile
at a specified flight level gap below the flight level in the main
Flight Plan. Computer accepts 2 SMB- inputs e.g. SMB-20 &
SMB-40.
FORMAT: SMB-XX/YYY (Where XX is hundreds of feet below the primary

Flight Plan level. YYY is nominated Mach Number, this is optional)
EXAMPLE: 1) SMB-40
2) SMB-40/785
ERROR MESSAGES:
SMB FLT LEVEL MUST BE 2 DIGITS, 20, 40, 60 OR 80 ONLY

SMB MUST BE NUMERIC, IN FORMAT XX OR XX/YYY
SMB MACH NUMBER MUST BE 3 DIGITS, 500 - 900
NOTE :
1) The summary will print out at the end of the plan and will provide basic flight
details at different levels. An option to input a Mach Number is available.
2) In Example 2 a summary is requested at 4000 ft below the primary Flight Plan

level at a Mach Number of 785.
KEYWORD : SMI-
PURPOSE: Produces a summary appended to the Flight Plan showing fuel,

elapsed time and height profile assuming flight at the initial
planned Flight Level only.
FORMAT: SMI-
EXAMPLE: SMI-
ERROR MESSAGE: None.
NOTE :
1) Depending upon allowable cruise levels on each sector leg, the initial level may
fluctuate within the summary height profile to reflect appropriate semi-circular
rules.
KEYWORD : SML-
PURPOSE: Prints a summary appended to the Flight Plan indicating

Time/Fuel/Flt Level profile for a selected Mach No or selected
Cruise Mode (differing from value selected for main Flight Plan).
FORMAT: SML-3
SML-825
EXAMPLE:
ERROR MESSAGES:
SML MUST BE CRZ MODE 1-6 OR MACH NUMBER 500-900

SML CANNOT HAVE SAME VALUE AS CRZ
SML CANNOT HAVE SAME VALUE AS FMA
NOTE :
1) In the FORMAT Example XXX = numerics 1, 3 or 5 when Cruise Mode summary

required XXX = numerics 500-900 when Mach Value summary is required.
2) Cruise Mode value must not be the same as the value input if CRZ Keyword is
used.
3) Mach Number Value must not be the same as the value if FMA- is used.
KEYWORD : SMZ-
PURPOSE: Provision of a Flight Plan Summary at Max ZFW for the sector,
indicating Time, Fuel and Flight Profile.
FORMAT: SMZ-
EXAMPLE: SMZ-
ERROR MESSAGE: NONE
NOTE :
1) Use of this Keyword will produce a Summary for a Max ZFW operation using the
Cruise Mode or Fixed Mach specified in the original CFP request.
2) The Keyword is input without values. The summary printout will be appended to
the main Flight Plan.
KEYWORD : SPF-
PURPOSE: Special Format
FORMAT: SPF-
EXAMPLE: SPF-4
ERROR MESSAGES:
SPF EXCEEDS MAXIMUM LENGTH OF 5 CHARS

SPF AIRLINE (V) DOES NOT EXIST
NOTE :
1) This Keyword is used for Flight Plan format evaluation purposes only. To be
used with the CFP request for those airlines evaluating new or revised formats.
2) SPF numbers as in example will be allocated by SITA on a temporary basis.

KEYWORD : SSF-
PURPOSE: To change the default Speed stability factor
FORMAT: SSF-
EXAMPLE: SSF-0.3 (numeric range 000 to 2.0)
ERROR MESSAGES:
SSF MUST BE 3 DIGITS, FORMAT - N.N (0.1-2.0)
NOTE :
1) The speed stability factor is used to determine the Long Range Cruise Speed
based on maximum Range Cruise Speed and increasing that speed by speed
stability factor. Long Range Cruise is normally defined as 99 per cent of Max
Range Cruise, that is 1 per cent displaced on the fast side of the fuel curve from
Maximum Range Cruise. Thus an SSF of 1.0 will produce a Flight Plan based on
99 per cent of Max Range Cruise which could be used as Long Range Cruise.
2) A more refined value of Long Range Cruise can be made using a SSF less than
1.0. The Example above shows a SSF of 0.3. This will cause the Flight Plan to
show cruise speeds based on 99.7 per cent of max range cruise.
3) This factor has no relevance to fixed Mach Cruise schedules.

KEYWORD : SWT-
PURPOSE: The provision of 2 Flight Plan summaries based on a fixed weight

interval one above and one below the calculated ZFW.
FORMAT: SWT- (Max 5 numerics between 1 and 50000)
EXAMPLE: SWT-2500 (KGS or LBS)
ERROR MESSAGES:
SWT MUST BE MAX 5 DIGITS, NOT GREATER THAN 50000
NOTE :
1) The Example requests a summary at 2500 kgs/lbs weight interval above and
below planned ZFW.
Calculation assumes Cruise Mode or Fixed Mach as specified in the original CFP
request.
2) At Min or Max ZFW one interval will obviously be 0.
3) Achievement of Structural and/or Volumetric limitations will have the obvious

effect of constraining summary.
i.e. Tank limits (WT&VOL), RTW, LDG WT. etc.
KEYWORD : SWX-
PURPOSE: To allow access to the Surface Weather system with a Flight Plan
request. Gives the weather for the destination and all alternates
used in the flight plan request. I.e. destination and origin
alternates, ETOPS or ETP alternates and enroute alternate.
FORMAT: SWX-
EXAMPLE: 1) SWX-
2) SWX-FC
3) SWX-AUTO
4) SWX-FT/AUTO
5) SWX-SA/AUTO/EGLL
6) SWX-ALL/AUTO/JFK
7) SWX-AUTO/JFK/LAS/LGB
8) SWX-ALL/KMEM/KMIA
9) SWX-LHR/LBA/ABZ
ERROR MESSAGES:
SWX LINE IS TOO LONG ( > 49 CHARS)

SWX UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT
SWX IATA CODE, (V) NOT ON FILE
SWX ICAO CODE, (V) NOT ON FILE
NOTE :
1) Up to 8 additional ICAO/IATA may be entered.
2) Valid Surface Weather Keywords are FT, FC, FS, FFA, FCA, SA, ALL and FCST.
If no Surface Weather Keyword is entered the default is FCST which is a
combination of FC and FT.
3) AUTO generates data for destination and alternates including Reclear Initial
Destination.
4) Format shown in seven, SWX-AUTO/EGLL/EGKK, gives destination, alternates

and up to eight other airports as specified.
KEYWORD : SWX- SWX-
(continued)
AIRPORT ICAO OR IATA SHOULD NOT BE MIXED.
The following is a brief description of the above Examples:
EXAMPLE 1) Shows just the format SWX-, this is the minimum needed. FCST and
AUTO will be generated as defaults.
EXAMPLE 2) Includes the Keyword FC, AUTO is generated as default.
EXAMPLE 3) Will generate FCST for destinations and alternates including Reclear
when appropriate.
EXAMPLE 4) Shows FT and AUTO. No ICAO/IATA's are entered, they are not
compulsory.
EXAMPLE 5) 5 and 6 are similar, one has ICAO entered and the other has IATA
entered. Up to 8 ICAO/IATA are permitted.
EXAMPLE 7) Has no defined report, as Example 1, default is FCST.
EXAMPLE 8) Shows the Keyword all with the ICAO'S KMEM and KMIA. They will be
converted to the IATA MEM and MIA automatically, to access USA
generated reports.
EXAMPLE 9) Just shows 3 IATA codes, as in Examples 1 and 6, the default is FCST.
The IATA code will be automatically converted to ICAO for non US
generated reports.
SWX-LHR/LBA/ABZ becomes
SWX-EGLL/EGNM/EGPD
NOTE :
Surface Weather system codes are as follows:
FT = TAF
FC = Short Range Forecast
SA = Surface Actual
ALL = FT + FC + SA
FCST = FC + FT
FS = FT + SA
FA = FT + Last three Actuals
FCA = FC + SA
KEYWORD : TAL-
PURPOSE: To define a Take Off Alternate in the CFP request
FORMAT: TAL-
EXAMPLES: TAL-EGCC (coding convention must match origin to

destination i.e. ICAO or IATA)
ERROR MESSAGES:
TAL-ALTERNATE NOT VALID FOR ORIGIN AIRPORT (CHECK CODING)
This error message can be generated for either or both of these two reasons:
i) The elected TAL- must be listed as an ALTERNATE for the (ORIGIN) AIRPORTin the Oracle
database file: ALT - Alternate Airports
ii) The coding convention (ICAO or IATA) used for origin and destination must also be used for TAL-.
TAL-NO TAL TAS OR MAX DIST VALUES IN AIR POLICY FILE

TAL-ALTN xxxx IS yyyy NM FROM ORIGIN, MAX DIST IS zzzz
(see note 4 below)
NOTE :
1) JAR-OPS 1.295 states that An operator must select and specify in the operational
flight plan a take-off alternate if it would not be possible to return to the aerodrome
of departure for meteorological or performance reasons. The maximum range of
the take-off alternate in relation to the departure aerodrome is defined in the JAR-
OPS reference.
2) The use of this keyword is conditional on the user having supplied the maximum
range of the alternate in terms of a Max TAL Distance to Sita
for loading in the Air Policy file. If TAL is input without this detail having
been loaded, the second ERROR MESSAGE as shown above is produced.
3) The other value supplied by the user for loading in the Air Policy File is the diversion
TAS. The diversion calculation assumes FL100 is used and takes the diversion TAS
and after applying the wind component computes the groundspeed and thereby the
Time for the diversion to the TAL.
The Grid Mora is established assuming a Great Circle Track.
4) If the distance calculated exceeds the Maximum specified in the Air Policy File then
the third ERROR MESSAGE is produced, where xxxx is the TAL, yyyy is the
measured distance and zzzz is the Max TAL distance loaded in the Air Policy File
5) The output of the TAL calculation is a fixed format, however the inclusion
of this detail and its location in the CFP format has be specified to the
format analysts beforehand. The output format includes the Maximum
Landing Weight used in the CFP calculation. The complete output is:
TAKE OFF ALTN TRACK(T) DIST TIME ETA MORA MAX LWT
LGKR 240 222 0:40 10:40 3400 90000

KEYWORD : TAX-
PURPOSE: Provision of Taxi Fuel
FORMAT: TAX-
EXAMPLE: TAX-600 (Max. 5 numerics weight shows in units).
ERROR MESSAGES:
TAX MUST BE NUMERIC, UP TO 5 DIGITS
NOTE :
1) This facility will provide printout of TAXI fuel on the Flight Plan only if formatted to
accept this field.
2) The Example will give a taxi fuel of 600 kgs/lbs.
3) If there is no TAXI field in the format, the request TAX- fuel will printout as part of
the Ramp Fuel figure if it is formatted for customer.
4) If a taxi fuel value is loaded in the aircraft attribute file or on the screen then this
factor will be applied to the total fuel required calculation. In the case of a full
tanks uplift, provision for the specified taxi fuel is made in the calculation by
limiting the max Flight Plan fuel figure in order to accommodate the taxi fuel.
KEYWORD : TDF-
PURPOSE: To specify the Date/Time for the start of Flight Plan

computation
FORMAT: TDF
EXAMPLE: 1) TDF - 1905

2) TDF - 0630/26
3) TDF - 9999
4) TDF - 9999/1830
ERROR MESSAGES:
TDF FACILITY NOT AVAILABLE, TRY AGAIN LATER

TDF MUST BE HHMM OR 9999 FOR NEXT METEO UPDATE
TDF MUST BE HHMMM/DD IF ENTERING DATE
TDF DATE MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 3 DAYS FROM TODAY
TDF EXPECTED FORMAT - 9999/HHMM
TDF INVALID FORMAT, SHOULD BE TDF-XXXX
NOTE :
1) This Keyword allows customers to request Flight Plans to be run at a specified

time. The customer may input time only in the format HHMM time and date in
the format HHMM/DD. The maximum time allowed will be 3 days from current
date. If the time input is "9999" then the Flight Plan will be processed at the time
of the next weather files update. Plan to be delayed, not processed immediately.
It will be processed either at the specified time or at the next Weather Update.
2) If it is necessary to restrict the time at which a "9999" plan is run then a 'latest
time' may be entered in addition to the "9999". This means the plan will be
processed either after the next weather files update, or if this is delayed, at the
specified time.
3) See following page for transaction on this Keyword.

KEYWORD : TDF- TRANSACTIONS FACILITY )
SECTION A: DEFINE TYPICAL INPUT TO EXTRACT

INFORMATION
1) DIRECTORY LISTING:
------------------------------
TO LIST ALL FP REF NUMBERS ON TDF FILE FOR AIRLINE : BB
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Line
1 TDF - TRANSACTION NAME

2 DIR - TYPE : DIR FOR LIST OR DEL TO CANCEL
3 PSW-BB AAA - PASSWORD FOR AIRLINE
4 MAD-/FPB02 - MAD ADDRESS FOR CICSPRINT
Notes:
Line numbers 1,2,3 are mandatory
MAD address line is optional.
The resulting output from above request is :-
LIST OF DELAYED FLIGHT FPLANS FOR AIRLINE : BB
REFNO FLT DETAIL ORIG DEST DT REQ TIME DT SUB TIME

----- ---------- ---- ---- -- -------- -- --------
AAMJE BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN

AAMJF BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN
AAMJG BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN
AAMJH BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN
AAMJL BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN
AAMJM BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN
2) DELETION OF DELAYED FLIGHT PLANS FROM TDF FILE
TO DELETE FP REF NUMBERS ON TDF FILE FOR AIRLINE : BB

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Line
2 DEL - TYPE : DIR FOR LIST OR DEL TO
CANCEL
3 PSW-BB AAAA - PASSWORD FOR AIRLINE
4 AAMJE/AAMJF/AAMFL - UP TO 5 FPREF NOS SEPARATED
BY '/'
5 MAD -/FPB02 - MAD ADDRESS FOR CICSPRINT
(continued/)
KEYWORD : TDF- TRANSACTIONS FACILITY )
(continued)
Notes:
Line nos 1,2,3,4 are mandatory.
THE FOLLOWING TDF FP REF NOS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR AIRLINE: BB

----- ---------- ---- ---- -- -------- -- ---------
AAMJE BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN CANCELLED
AAMJF BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN CANCELLED
AAMJL BB 0055.01 LFPO FIMP DD HR MN DD HR MN CANCELLED
SECTION B : ERROR MESSAGES
1) DELETION OF DELAYED FLIGHT PLANS FROM TDF FILE AND REF NO NOT
FOUND
SAMPLE INPUT
----------------------
Line
CANCEL
4 AAMJE - UPTO 5 FPREF NOS SEPARATED BY '/'
(continued)
KEYWORD : TDF- TRANSACTIONS FACILITY
(continued)
Notes: Line numbers 1,2,3,4 are mandatory

THE FOLLOWING TDF FP REFNOS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR AIRLINE:

----- ---------- ---- ---- -- -------- -- ---------
REFNO: AAMJE NOT DELETED AS RECORD NOT FOUND ON FILE
2) SAMPLE INPUT
----------------------
Line 1 TDF - TRANSACTION NAME
2 TIP - TYPE : DIR FOR LIST OR DEL TO
CANCEL
ERROR MESSAGE:
TDF - INVALID FORMAT - SECOND LINE MUST BE A DIR OR DEL
3) SAMPLE INPUT
----------------------
Line
2 DIR - TYPE : DIR FOR LIST OR DEL TO
CANCEL
4 AAAAA/AAAAA
ERROR MESSAGE:
TDF - INVALID FORMAT - FOURTH LINE IF ENTERED MUST BE A MAD LINE

KEYWORD : TDF- TRANSACTIONS FACILITY
(continued)
4) SAMPLE INPUT
----------------------
Line
CANCEL
4 AAMJE UP TO 5 REFs SEPARATED BY '/'
ERROR MESSAGE:
TDF - INVALID FORMAT-FOURTH LINE ONLY 5 REFNOS CAN BE CANCELLED
5) SAMPLE INPUT
----------------------
Line
2 DEL - TYPE : DIR FOR LIST OR DEL
TO CANCEL
4 AAMJE UP TO 5 REFs SEPARATED BY '/'
ERROR MESSAGE:
TDF - INVALID FORMAT - FOURTH LINE REFNO MUST BE SEPARATED BY '/'

KEYWORD : TFU-
PURPOSE: To request Tankering Fuel.
FORMAT: TFU-
(Entered as weight value in units - max 6 digits)
EXAMPLE: 1) TFU-17000 (to request 17000 KGS/LBS)

2)* TFU-MAX (to tanker to max tank wt/vol limit)
3) TFU-1000
ERROR MESSAGES:
TFU MUST BE NUMERIC, UP TO 6 DIGITS OR "MAX"

TFU EXCEEDS MAX TANK WT OF (V) FOR (V)
CFP- TFU- NOT ALLOWED FOR RECLEAR FLIGHTS. USE AFU.
NOTE :
1) Payload will always take preference over any fuel tankerage specified.
2) This entry can be used in conjunction with TLW.
3) Input of TFU-MAX (example 2) will produce max fuel uplift subject to the
restrictions of structural limitations and volumetric capacity. *
4) Tankering Fuel is treated as Freighted Fuel - and the calculation assumes

carriage through to the Alternate.
KEYWORD : TLW-
PURPOSE: Definition of Tankering Landing Weight
FORMAT: TLW-
(Entered as weight value in units- max 6 digits)
EXAMPLE: TLW-247000 (to request 247000 KGS/LBS)
ERROR MESSAGES:
TLW MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

TLW MUST BE GREATER THAN RLW
TLW EXCEEDS 1.1 X MAX LNDG WT, (V) FOR (V)
TLW LESS THAN OWE VALUE OF (V) FOR (V)
TLW LESS THAN MIN ZFWT VALUE OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) The weight specified here does not affect the stored landing weight or an entered
RLW, but it does allow the customer to apply a buffer of, say, 1500 between the
stored landing Weight/RLW and TLW.
2) Example shows a Tankering Landing Weight of 247000 KGS/LBS.
3) Should be used in conjunction with TFU-.
4) Relationship RLW/TLW:
RLW = Restricted Landing Weight (see Keyword RLW-)
5) TLW is a more precise definition of the Landing Weight requirement related to

the carriage of fuel. It is a requirement rather than a restriction.
KEYWORD : TLX-
PURPOSE: To maximise tanker fuel uplift, overriding structural max landing

weight (if required)
FORMAT: TLX-
(Entered as weight values in units- max 6 digits)
EXAMPLE: TLX-240000 (to request 240000 KGS/LBS)
ERROR MESSAGES:
TLX MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

TLX EXCEEDS 1.2 X MAX LND WT = (V) FOR (V)
TLX MAY NOT BE LESS THAN OWE VALUE OF (V)
TLX LESS THAN MIN ZFWT VALUE OF (V) FOR (V)
NOTE :
1) This Keyword is provided to give customers flexibility in the tankering of fuel; an

overweight landing figure may be specified provided it is no greater than 120% of
the Max Landing Weight value held on file.
2) Use of this Keyword will trigger automatic calculation of freighted/tankered fuel

without a TFU value, (refer to TFU-) being requested.
3) The fuel uplift will be a maximum subject to the restrictions of structural limitation
and volumetric capacity and the TLX landing weight limit.
KEYWORD : TNK-
PURPOSE: To initiate the tankering program.
FORMAT: TNK- (followed by the one of the following options)
EXAMPLE:
TNK-MAX Calculates the Maximum Tanker fuel and includes the fuel in the Flight
Plan calculation. Provides a Tankering Analysis on the CFP.
TNK-MAX/S As for TNK-MAX but does not include tanker fuel as fuel onboard in the
main flight plan calculation.
TNK-OPT Calculates the Optimum Tanker fuel and includes the fuel in
the Flight Plan calculation. Provides a Tankering Analysis
on the CFP.
TNK-OPT/S As for TNK-OPT but does not include tanker fuel as fuel
onboard in the main flight plan calculation.
TNK-ANL This option would provide an analysis of MAX, 80, 60, 40 and 20
percent of the possible tanker fuel.
TNK-1000 Using a fixed amount, e.g 1000, will also apply that figure to the fuel
block unless a loss is made in tankering that amount, (a switch can be
applied to allow the chosen TNK- figure to print regardless of
profit/loss)
ERROR MESSAGE:
TNK-UNRECOGNISABLE INPUT (Produced if any input other than the above is made)
NOTE :
1) Whilst TNK- initiates the tankering program, a tankering calculation will only be made
if Fuel prices at the Origin and Destination are defined, either by Keywords FCO and
FCD , or are held in the Fuel Price File. Furthermore, currently tankering will only be
calculated if the Fuel price at the Destination is equal or greater than the Fuel price at
the Origin plus the Tankering Criteria. Also if all these conditions are met, tankering
will currently be shown on the CFP providing there is a cost saving to be made and it
is possible to carry the fuel with respect to weight and tank limitations.
2) Zero Fuel Weight/Payload is never reduced to achieve tankering.
KEYWORD : TPA-
PURPOSE: To apply an ISA deviation to the Alternate calculation of a Fixed
Wind and Temperature Flight Plan.
FORMAT: TPA-
EXAMPLE:
1) TPA/-2 (ISA - 2 to Alternate)

2) TPA/5 (ISA + 5 to Alternate)
3) TPA/XX (Alternate temperature value in the range ISA
deviation -20 to plus 20. Same rules as TPE.)
The minimum CFP entry requires the Keyword WDE to be used with a value.
To request a plan with zero Wind and ISA Temperature from Origin to Destination to
Alternate enter WDE/0 only.
EXAMPLE: CFP
XX1234/EGLL/LGAT/0100/210000
WDE/30
TPA/-5
ERROR MESSAGE:
TPA INVALID, FORMAT IS TPA/-NN, BETWEEN 20 & -20

TPA (V) OUT OF RANGE, MUST BE BETWEEN 20 & -20
NOTE :
1) The above request is asking for 30KT tailwind and ISA-5 to destination with zero
Wind and ISA Temperature to Alternate.
2) If Keywords TPE-, WDA-, TPA- are not used, bearing in mind WDE- is
mandatory, the computer will set the values for these 3 items to zero. Any
Keyword not used after WDE- assumes a zero value.
KEYWORD : TPE-
PURPOSE: To apply an ISA deviation to the Origin-Destination portion of a

Fixed Wind and Temperature Flight Plan.
FORMAT: TPE-
EXAMPLE:
1) TPE/-20 (ISA - 20 whole Route)

2) TPE/9 (ISA + 9 whole Route)
3) TPE/XX (Enroute temperature value in the range ISA -20
to plus 20 degrees. Enter minus sign in front
of value if a minus on ISA deviation required.)
(Use 1 or 2 numerics for value.)
The minimum CFP entry requires the Keyword WDE- to be used with a value.
EXAMPLE: CFP
XX1234/EGLL/LGAT/0100/210000
WDE/30
TPE/-5
ERROR MESSAGE:
TPE INVALID, FORMAT IS TPE/-NN, BETWEEN 20 & -20

TPE (V) OUT OF RANGE, MUST BE BETWEEN 20 & -20
NOTE :
2) If Keywords TPE, WDA, TPA are not used, bearing in mind WDE- is mandatory,
the computer will set the values for these 3 items to zero. Any Keyword not used
after WDE- assumes a zero value.
KEYWORD : TTI-
PURPOSE: Used to specify the Taxi Time In (in minutes)
FORMAT: TTI- (minimum value is 0, maximum value is 99 minutes)
EXAMPLE: TTI-22
ERROR MESSAGES:
TTI-MUST BE LENGTH 1 OR 2 (0-99)
NOTE :
1) A default Taxi Time In value can be configured in an aircrafts Air Policy file. However,
when used, the value of the keyword TTI- will override this default value.
2) The default Taxi Time In value in the Air Policy file can be suppressed by using the
keyword TTI-0 on the flight plan request.
3) The flight plan format must be configured in advance in order to print the value of this
keyword. Please contact the SITA Helpdesk for more information.
KEYWORD : TTO-
PURPOSE: Used to specify the Taxi Time Out (in minutes)
FORMAT: TTO- (minimum value is 0, maximum value is 99 minutes)
EXAMPLE: TTO-22
ERROR MESSAGES:
TTO-MUST BE LENGTH 1 OR 2 (0-99)
NOTE :
1) A default Taxi Time Out value can be configured in an aircrafts Air Policy file. However,
when used, the value of the keyword TTO- will override this default value.
2) The default Taxi Time Out value in the Air Policy file can be suppressed by using the
keyword TTO-0 on the flight plan request.
3) The flight plan format must be configured in advance in order to print the value of this
keyword. Please contact the SITA Helpdesk for more information.
KEYWORD : TWS-
PURPOSE: Provision of two Flight Plan summaries based on a fixed weight interval
one above and one below the calculated T.O.W.
FORMAT: TWS-
EXAMPLE: TWS-13000 ( KGS/LBS)
ERROR MESSAGES:
TWS MUST BE MAXIMUM 5 DIGITS NOT GREATER THAN 50000
NOTE :
1) The Example (TWS-13000) requests summaries at 13000 Kgs/Lbs weight interval above
and below planned T.O.W. Calculation is based on the main Flight Plan CRZ mode/Fixed
mach.
2) At min or max T.O.W. one interval will obviously be zero.
3) Achievement of structural and/or volumetric limitations will have the obvious effect of
constraining summary.
4) Refer also to SWT- Keyword for summaries based on ZFW (both SWT- and TWS- are
mutually exclusive).
KEYWORD : TXI-
PURPOSE: To specify taxy in fuel as an override to the normal

aircraft default value.
FORMAT: TXI-
EXAMPLE: TXI-600 (Must be max 4 numerics in units Lbs/Kgs)
ERROR MESSAGES:
TXI MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 4 DIGITS
NOTE :
1) The Example provides a Taxy In fuel figure of 600 Kgs/lbs. The maximum input
allowed is TXI-9999.
2) Taxy In fuel will print out as a separate item in the fuel summary portion of a
Flight Plan, if the format allows for it; otherwise it will be added only to the
required fuel on board total.
KEYWORD : TYF
PURPOSE: To specify the Type of Flight on the CFP.
FORMAT: TYF-
EXAMPLES: TYF-RECLEAR
TYF-ETOPS/180
TYF-TEST FLIGHT
ERROR MESSAGES:
TYF-MAX 10 CHARACTERS ONLY
NOTE :
6) The Type of Flight specified by the keyword has no effect in the

calculation of the flight plan, it serves to append text onto the
calculated flight plan
7) The output on the flight plan prints whatever follows the TYF- input and then is
followed by the suffix PLAN. Eg RECLEAR PLAN
The position of the output on the flight plan has to be advised in
advance to the format analysts.
8) JAR-OPS 1.1060 (Operational flight plan) (a) Item 11 is addressed

by the facility provided by this keyword
KEYWORD : VID-
PURPOSE: To change the User Identification which prints out on the Flight
Plan, irrespective of which airline's aircraft is utilised for the Flight.
FORMAT: VID-
EXAMPLE: VID-XS
ERROR MESSAGES:
VID MUST BE 2-3 ALPHANUMERICS

VID (V) INVALID, MUST BE 2-3 CHARACTERS
KEYWORD : WDA-
PURPOSE: To apply fixed wind and temperatures to the alternate.

Note: To apply fixed wind and temperatures to the destination, see
WDE-.
FORMAT: WDA/ Followed by Wind speed in KTS
EXAMPLE: 1) WDA/-150 Headwind 150 KTS

2) WDA/5 Tailwind 5 KTS
3) WDA/XX Alternate Wind value in the range -200
to plus 200KTS over the sector from
Destination to Alternate. Same rules as
WDE-.
The minimum CFP entry requires the Keyword WDE- to be used with a value.
EXAMPLE: CFP
XX/1234/EGLL/LGAT/0100/210000
WDE/30
TPE/-5
ERROR MESSAGE:
WDA INVALID, FORMAT IS WDA/-NNN, BETWEEN 200 & -200

WDA (V) OUT OF RANGE, MUST BE BETWEEN 200 & -200
WDA 2ND PARAMETER, IF ENTERED MUST BE CHARACTER A
NOTE :
2) If Keywords TPE, WDA, TPA are not used, bearing in mind WDE is mandatory,
after WDE assumes a zero value.
KEYWORD : WDE-
PURPOSE: To obtain a Flight Plan with Fixed Winds and Temperatures.

Also refer to TPA-, TPE- and WDA-.
FORMAT: WDE/ Followed by Wind speed in KTS
EXAMPLE: WDE/-30
WDE/50/A
FIXED WINDS AND TEMPERATURES
WDE/NNN Enroute wind values in the range -200 to plus 200 KTS where NNN is the
wind speed value. Use 1-3 numerics for the wind speed with minus sign
in front of value if a headwind.
WDE/NNN/A If fixed wind component input then 2/3rds of value applied on climb and
descent and total value applied in cruise. If second parameter "A" also
input full value is applied to climb/cruise/descent and also for the
Alternate calculation.
EXAMPLE: WDE/-30 Headwind 30KTS on cruise;

20 KTS CLB/DESC
WDE/50/A Tailwind 50KTS throughout flight
The minimum CFP entry requires the Keyword WDE to be used with a value.
EXAMPLE: CFP
XX1234/EGLL/LGAT/0100/210000
WDE/30
TPE/-5
ERROR MESSAGE:
WDE INVALID, FORMAT IS WDE/-NNN, BETWEEN 200 & -200

(or WDE/-NNN/A)
(continued/)
KEYWORD : WDE-
(continued)
NOTE :
2) If Keywords TPE, WDA, TPA are not used, bearing in mind WDE is mandatory,
after WDE assumes a zero value.
KEYWORD : WXS-
PURPOSE: Enables a summary of all or selected waypoint wind temperature

values to be appended to the Flight Plan.
FORMAT: WXS-
EXAMPLE: 1) WXS-
2) WXS-A
3) WXS-A/99
4) WXS-2
5) WXS-2/99
6) WXS-N
ERROR MESSAGES:
WXS 1ST CHAR MAY BE N, A, H, D, 2 TO 9 ONLY

(format is WXS-, WXS-X or WXS-X/99)
WXS (V) - UNRECOGNISABLE FORMAT
WXS 2ND PARAMETER MAY BE 0,40, 44, 80, 88 OR 99 ONLY
NOTE :
1) Number of Waypoints:
Blank or A means all waypoints. Values 2 to 9 states which waypoints to print,
ie. WXS-3 signifies every third waypoint. D means half hourly; H means
hourly; N overrides the weather summary keyword stored in the parameter for
that particular Flight Plan request.
2) Height Extent Parameter:

Blank or Zero means 4000ft above and below height profile
40 means 4000ft above only
44 means 4000ft above and below
80 means 8000ft above only
88 means 8000ft above and below
99 means all flyable flight levels between FL180 and FL450
3) EXAMPLE
WXS-2/40 requests summary at every other waypoint, for 4000ft above planned
height.
4) Origin and Destination winds/temps are always printed.

KEYWORD : XFU-
PURPOSE: To request Extra fuel where payload has priority.
FORMAT: XFU-
(Entered as weight values in units - max 6 digits).
EXAMPLE: 1) XFU-3000 (to request 3000 KGS/LBS)
EXAMPLE: 2)* XFU-MAX
ERROR MESSAGES:
XFU MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS. OR 'MAX'

XFU MAY NOT BE ENTERED WITH MTF
NOTE :
1) This input will produce an uplift of extra fuel. This fuel does not have precedence
over payload. If the flight is overweight this fuel will be reduced.
2)* The input XFU-MAX will produce max fuel uplift subject to the restrictions of
structural limitations and volumetric capacity.
3) EXTRA fuel should not be confused with ADDITIONAL fuel.

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Flight Planning Keyword Manual

11.1 KEYWORDS: Basic Rules

3) Keywords may be formatted one per line.

***-INVALID KEYWORD ENTERED,MUST BEGIN XXX- OR M-

ACP Aircraft Performance Related

The following index is in keyword alphabetical order:

AFT- AFTN Addressing ATC

Forward complete flight plan to all specified AFTN addresses.

Forward short flight plan to all specified AFTN addresses.

Forward ICAO ATC plan to all specified AFTN addresses.

* AFT-AUTO, AUTP or AUTF

Note: Flight plan is not filed automatically if /P is added to the transaction.

AFT- ADDRESS NUMBER (V) IS INVALID

Ensure that the first AFTN address is the originating address.

PURPOSE: To request mandatory additional fuel

Entered as weight value in units - maximum 6 digits

Request 15000 kgs/lbs of additional fuel

AFU- MUST BE NUMERIC, MAXIMUM 6 DIGITS

Additional fuel takes precedence over payload. I.e. AFU is mandatory.

An input of AFU-999999 would cause a NIL PAYLOAD calculation, as the effect is to

PURPOSE: To define the primary alternate in a CFP request.

Basic entry; use ICAO or IATA codes.

Override distance to an existing alternate or specify the distance to an alternate that

CFP is calculated without an alternate.

Holding fuel replaces diversion.

Request a flight plan to the shortest loaded alternate route.

Request a summary to the shortest loaded alternate route.

Request an alternate flight plan using the specified route, 12345.

Request an alternate summary using the specified route, 12345.

ALT- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

PURPOSE: To define the secondary alternate in a CFP request.

Basic entry; use ICAO or IATA codes.

Override distance to an existing alternate or specify the distance to an alternate that

Request a flight plan to the shortest loaded alternate route.

Request a summary to the shortest loaded alternate route.

Request an alternate flight plan using the specified route, 12345.

Request an alternate summary using the specified route, 12345.

AL2- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

PURPOSE: To define the third alternate in a CFP request.

AL3- MUST BE 3 CHAR IATA OR 4 CHAR ICAO CODE

PURPOSE: Enables additional information to be entered within item 18 of ICAO ATC

The output is shown in bold, below.

START OF ICAO FLIGHT PLAN

END OF ICAO FLIGHT PLAN

ARM- REMARK TOO LONG , ONLY 68 CHARACTERS ALLOWED

a). ICAO CODE

d). AIRPORT ELEVATION

ARP- RTE-KEYWORD MANDATORY WITH ARP

Item 8 amended to show IN (IFR Non-scheduled) or IS (IFR scheduled).

Removes ATC request if this is a stored parameter.

PURPOSE: To define required Australian Organised Track in a Flight Plan.

AUS MAY NOT BE USED WITH NAT, PAC OR HNL KEYWORDS

3) A maximum of 7 Co-ordinates per line up to a maximum of 20 in total.

PURPOSE: To specify the amount of unusable fuel.

Up to 5 numerics; leading zeros not required