Traffic Flow Management for Trajectory Based Operations: Supporting Effective Predeparture Reroutes

There are a number of tools and procedures identified as applicable to initial Trajectory Based Operations (iTBO). This includes Strategic Planning and Traffic Flow Management such as the use of Ground Delay Programs, Airspace Flow Programs and Collaborative Trajectory Operations Program initiatives (CTOPs). It also includes a focus on route management (including the Pre-Departure ReRoute (PDRR) and AirBorne ReRoute (ABRR) tools and airport surface management (as part of the Tower Flight Data Management program or TFDM). This paper focuses on enhancements to support the effective use of the Pre- Departure ReRoute tool (PDRR). These enhancements emphasize the importance of integration between the Traffic Flow Management System (TFMS) and TFDM.