AA.VI.B.K1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Takeoff minimums; (Obstacle) Departure Procedure (ODP), including Visual Climb over the...
Takeoff minimums; (Obstacle) Departure Procedure (ODP), including Visual Climb over the Airport (VCOA) and Diverse Vector Area (Radar Vectors); Standard Instrument Departure (SID), including Area Navigation (RNAV) departure; required climb gradients; U.S. Terminal Procedures Publications; and En Route Charts.
Bottom line
There are two types of DPs: Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs). ODPs are recommended for obstruction clearance and may be flown without ATC clearance unless an alternate departure procedure (SID or radar vector) has been specifically assigned by ATC.
FAA references
- AC 90-100, para. 4l — AC No: 90-100A
- IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-12) — FAA-H-8083-15B
- 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 91.503 (Flying equipment and operating information.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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