Aeronautical Information Manual
Explanation of Changes
Effective: August 15, 2019
a. 2-3-15. Security Identifications Display
Area (Airport Ramp Area)

d. 5-2-3. IFR Clearances Off Uncontrolled
Airports

This change clarifies the Security Identifications
Display Area (SIDA), other types of security related
areas on an airport, and the requirements of security
identification.

This change addresses the removal of the dedicated
hotline and the phone number MEDEVAC pilots may
contact for their clearances.

b. 4-1-21. Airport Reservation Operations and
Special Traffic Management Programs

e. 7-1-20. Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs)

This change removes the telephone user information
from the AIM due to the phone-based CVRS system
not being serviceable.

This change directs users to the current version of
Advisory Circular 00-45H for additional detailed
information on PIREPs.

c. 4-3-18. Taxiing
7-3-1. General
7-3-2. Vortex Generation
7-3-3. Vortex Strength
7-3-4. Vortex Behavior
7-3-5. Operations Problem Areas
7-3-8. Pilot Responsibility
7-3-9. Air Traffic Wake Turbulence Separations
7-3-10. Development and New Capabilities
This change updates and adds clarity regarding wake
turbulence information.

Explanation of Changes

f. Editorial Changes
Editorial changes include a universal AWSS change,
NTAP references in 5-1-11, *RP terminology in
4-3-3, and references to MEDEVAC.
g. Entire publication.
Editorial/format changes were made where necessary. Revision bars were not used when changes are
insignificant in nature.

E of Chg-1