6.4. Initial Climbs

The initial climb refers to the altitude or flight level assigned to the pilot during the flight clearance for ascending after takeoff.

While certain airports explicitly display the initial climb information on the SID (Standard Instrument Departure) charts, others may not include it.

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Image 6.4.1 - Radar Departures (OBBI)

To know an initial climb of a specific airport, refer to the Quick Reference Document or the respective aerodrome’s SOP. If there is no initial climb set for the aerodrome, coordinate with the higher controller.