VFR Routing question

[AndrewX]

Any advice on how to get from KJWN to M34? There's a MOA and a restricted area on the direct route. I would rather not go all the way around. /G

 

[Aviator_VanLan]

You could use surrounding airports as waypoints. KJWN KHVC 2M0 M34. its a 10 minute difference. The MOA is up to 2,000, so just fly above that.

 

[Velocity173]

I’d plan it through the Campbell MOA but I’d plan around 3702. The MOA will most likely be Army helos running low level routes and won’t be in your way. 3702 will most likely be Army helos launching live ordnance which won’t allow ATC to authorize entry.

 

[LT4247]

JJWN > DECAV > M34 ?
and get flight following,,you be ok.

 

[AndrewX]

Thanks for the advice everyone. In summary, it's okay to go through an MOA, just be sure to talk to them along the way.

 

[AggieMike88]

Thanks for the advice everyone. In summary, it's okay to go through an MOA, just be sure to talk to them along the way.

If you're talking to the controllers (flight following or an IFR plan), they already know if an MAO is hot or not. And will route your accordingly. However if you're getting close to an MOA and are unsure, it's totally cool to ask them if it's okay to proceed or not.

 

[Shawn]

MOA's are NBD especially if you are on FF. I am of the camp of don't be a jerk and fly though just cuz you legally can but I would not hesitate one second to fly though on FF.

There is Active and Inactive...which just means the MOA scheduled hours are open for business then there is Hot and Cold typically meaning in use or not. If "Hot" just ask ATC to help keep ya clear of where they are if needed.

 

[Velocity173]

Thanks for the advice everyone. In summary, it's okay to go through an MOA, just be sure to talk to them along the way.

Well technically you don’t need to talk to anyone while VFR. In this case, if going through Campbell MOAs, I’d say it’s a good idea to contact Campbell ARAC prior to entry. If I had to guess, I’d say Campbell is the busiest AAF in the world. You can bet the MOAs and 3701/2 will be pretty active on week days. The fact that it’s encompassed with an alert area says a lot.

Just get FF from BNA and they should be able to affect a handoff to Campbell.

 

[BigBadLou]

Going around on the "right" side (NE side), you can overfly the Clarksville VOR and continue NW-bound for 17 miles until clear of the MOA. It adds 3 miles to your trip distance compared to DIR.
If the MOAs are cold, you can overfly the Restricted area above 5000ft and you'll be fine, shaving those 3 gruesome miles off your trip.

Have fun!