How is an IFR flight plan closed after arrival?

How is an IFR flight plan closed after arrival?

• A. By the ATSU after landing; if unavailable, a responsible person calls the helpdesk with arrival time
• B. The pilot closes it via radio after landing
• C. It closes automatically after landing
• D. ATC closes it when the aircraft lands

Answer: (A)

Closing an IFR flight plan after arrival is handled by the Air Traffic Services Unit. When the aircraft lands, the ATSU processes the arrival and marks the flight plan as closed, signaling that the IFR flight has ended and that no further monitoring is required. If the ATSU is unavailable, a responsible person (such as the operator or designated flight crew) should telephone the appropriate helpdesk with the arrival time so the plan can be closed manually. This is why the option stating ATSU closes it after landing is the best choice—the other methods aren’t the standard procedure in this context.

Closing an IFR flight plan after arrival is handled by the Air Traffic Services Unit. When the aircraft lands, the ATSU processes the arrival and marks the flight plan as closed, signaling that the IFR flight has ended and that no further monitoring is required. If the ATSU is unavailable, a responsible person (such as the operator or designated flight crew) should telephone the appropriate helpdesk with the arrival time so the plan can be closed manually. This is why the option stating ATSU closes it after landing is the best choice—the other methods aren’t the standard procedure in this context.