Reporting Points

Reporting points are predefined geographic locations that pilots use to report their position to Air Traffic Control (ATC) or Flight Information Services (FIS). These points are essential for situational awareness, traffic sequencing, and ensuring safe integration into controlled or busy uncontrolled airspace, especially around aerodromes.

Reporting points are used in both VFR and IFR operations but are particularly relevant to VFR traffic joining or leaving control zones (CTR) or traffic circuits.

• Standardize entry and exit paths for VFR aircraft
• Assist ATC with traffic management and separation
• Provide a reference for navigation and communication
• Reduce frequency congestion through predictable position updates
• Ensure safe integration into aerodrome traffic circuits

Each airport may define custom VRPs — always check the AIP or VFR chart before flying.

• “Linz Tower, D-EMFG, over reporting point Sierra at 2500 feet, inbound for landing.”
• “Wien Information, OE-ABC, estimating November in 2 minutes.”
• “Graz Approach, over GOLDA at FL80, continuing via STAR.”

• Reporting points help organize entry into the downwind leg
• Often serve as boundaries for joining overhead or direct into base/final
• Pilots may be instructed to hold over a point if traffic requires

• ✅ Know the correct names and locations of VRPs before departure
• ✅ Monitor position and timing enroute to report accurately
• ✅ Use clear, standard phraseology
• ✅ Be aware of airspace boundaries and restrictions near each point

• Always have the local VFR chart open when approaching a VRP
• Use the LearnATC simulator to practice reporting calls and traffic sequencing
• Don’t forget to report altitude and intentions, especially in busy airspace
• Stay clear of cloud and maintain visual contact with terrain during VRP navigation