What key information must be coordinated with the Radar Controller for a departure?

Coordinating with the Radar Controller for a departure involves providing specific information that ensures a safe and efficient flight operation. The key information that must be communicated includes the airport name and the altitude that the aircraft is cleared to.

This is critical because the airport name identifies the departure location, while the cleared altitude provides necessary altitude separation from other air traffic and ensures adherence to air traffic control (ATC) procedures. Clearances regarding altitude are particularly vital during departure to facilitate orderly handling of aircraft within busy airspace and to maintain safety margins.

While other information like destination city and aircraft type, flight plan details and onboard fuel consumption, and weather conditions and runway number are valuable, they do not take precedence over the precise airport and altitude information required at the moment of departure. The focus for the Radar Controller is primarily on ensuring the aircraft is safely climbing to the appropriate altitude as it departs from the airport.