Documentation of the FIR Montevideo
The Montevideo FIR makes available to the community a series of documents designed to support both pilots and controllers within the VATSIM network.
This documentation includes guides, manuals, and procedures tailored to our region, intended to facilitate proper operation in Montevideo's airspace. The materials range from basics for beginners to more technical information for advanced users, with the goal of providing an organized, realistic, and accessible simulation experience.
For pilots, you'll find guidance on local procedures, recommended routes, and best practices for flying in Uruguay.
For controllers, we have training materials, operating guides, and standardized procedures that ensure quality ATC service.
Our commitment is to keep this documentation updated and constantly improving, so that it serves as a reliable reference for the entire FIR Montevideo community in VATSIM.
Introduction of
FIR Montevideo
A brief guide for pilots new to virtual aviation. It does not cover how to connect to VATSIM, but rather basic operating and communication protocols between pilots and controllers in the Montevideo FIR, to make the experience more agile and enjoyable. It uses simple language and minimal technical jargon.
FIR Montevideo
FIR Montevideo
Montevideo FIR operations document (VATSIM environment) for use in simulation. Describes the airspace(CTA/TMA/CTR/ATZ/FIZ), levels and altitudes, transponder use, flight plan and approval, VFR/IFR rules, GND/TWR/APP/ACC, ATIS, transfers between dependencies and with Baires, traffic separation and labels in EuroScope. Includes section in English.
Official VATSUR documentation
Reference center with guides and regulations for flying in the VATSUR region (VATSIM). You'll find documentation on flight planning, procedures and phraseology, best practices, rules of conduct, and useful references for safe and realistic online operations. Ideal for reading before connecting and keeping on hand during your flights.
AIP URUGUAY
In this link you will find the official chartsfor flying in Uruguay: easy-to-read maps and flight procedures.
It also includes data on all the country's airports (runways, frequencies, elevation, useful information for operations).
Ideal for planning and reviewing your flight before connecting: everything organized by section and by airport.
FIR Montevideo
Pilot briefing
Introduction and basic guide to operate in the Montevideo FIR in VATSIM: explains how to fly in Uruguay, with ATC information, description of airports (SUMU, SULS and others), runway release procedures and special operations in Carrasco, preparation and submission of the flight plan, MVD–BUE “air bridge” and useful links (AIP DINACIA, MSFS/X-Plane scenarios).
General Regulations
FIR Montevideo
This document establishes the rules of conduct and responsibilities for members of FIR Montevideo, clarifying expectations and ensuring the smooth operation of VATSIM. It applies to FIR controllers, visitors, pilots of the Uruguay subdivision, FIR staff, and other members involved in an extraordinary capacity; these individuals are referred to as "members" in this document. These regulations are aligned with the rules and guidelines of VATSIM and VATSUR.
SECTOR Manual
FIR Montevideo
The sector file of the Montevideo FIR for EuroScope contains all the information necessary to provide virtual air control on the network VATSIM within Uruguayan airspace.
Includes:
- Boundaries of the Montevideo FIR.
- Major and secondary airports
- Navigation points, airways and standard procedures.
- Local configurations adapted to operation in VATSIM.
This file is essential for controllers to work with an accurate representation of Uruguay's airspace, ensuring realism and consistency in each control session.
This guide presents, step by step, the installation process for the EuroScope air traffic control software for use on the VATSIM network. It is specifically geared towards controllers in the Montevideo FIR, although it may be useful for any user interested in operating with this system. In addition to the guide, the sector archive can be accessed from here. link, la instalación manual del sector queda sujeta al controlador y no se brindará soporte para la instalación de la misma salvo el modo automático.
FIR Montevideo
FIR Montevideo
Montevideo FIR operations document (VATSIM environment) for use in simulation. Describes the airspace(CTA/TMA/CTR/ATZ/FIZ), levels and altitudes, transponder use, flight plan and approval, VFR/IFR rules, GND/TWR/APP/ACC, ATIS, transfers between dependencies and with Baires, traffic separation and labels in EuroScope. Includes section in English.
Official VATSUR documentation
Reference center with guides and regulations for flying in the VATSUR region (VATSIM). You'll find documentation on flight planning, procedures and phraseology, best practices, rules of conduct, and useful references for safe and realistic online operations. Ideal for reading before connecting and keeping on hand during your flights.
AIP URUGUAY
In this link you will find the official chartsfor flying in Uruguay: easy-to-read maps and flight procedures.
It also includes data on all the country's airports (runways, frequencies, elevation, useful information for operations).
Ideal for planning and reviewing your flight before connecting: everything organized by section and by airport.
EuroScope User Manual
Complete guide to the radar client used in VATSIM: installation, use, and configuration of screens, lists, and labels for operating GND/TWR/APP/ACC positions with best practices and alert and prediction tools. Includes environment preparation (profiles, sector files, audio/voice), fine-tuning of TAGs and filters, sequence and handoff management, and utilities for detecting conflicts and maintaining separation. It also provides shortcuts, macros, and performance recommendations to help new and experienced controllers work seamlessly and consistently.
Argentina-Uruguay Letter of Agreement (LOA)
This Agreement guides controllers and pilots on coordination points, levels, and Argentina-Uruguay flow for consistent operation on the network.
Phraseology Guide
FIR Montevideo
Bilingual document (ES/EN) for pilots and controllers in VATSIM that summarizes the phonetics and phraseology according to ICAO standards and the model phrases for each phase of flight in the Montevideo FIR
Reference Instructions
FIR Montevideo
Reference guide that standardizes ATC instruction methodology within the Montevideo FIR. Aimed at instructors, it organizes content by levels S1 (GND/DEL), S2 (TWR), S3 (APP), and C1 (CTR) and includes: EuroScope installation and adjustments, Audio for VATSIM and vATIS, FPL management, EuroScope etiquette, communications and phraseology, airspace, radar, delays, separation, vectors, and inter-unit coordination.
SUMU ILS CAT3 Operations Guide
Operational document of ILS W CAT II/III procedures on runway 25 at Carrasco Airport (SUMU). Includes activation criteria for low visibility, exclusive use of the runway, taxiing restrictions, separation between aircraft, and contingency guidelines for pilots and controllers in VATSIM.
