Exclude NOTAMs, Q-code
Larger sets of NOTAMs deemed irrelevant to specific operations can be excluded from the briefing package using the Q-code exclusion feature.
All NOTAMs are categorized in a Q-code system sorting them based on the applicability of the included information.
A decode table regarding the specific codes can be seen in Q-Code help (3) in the top right corner.
The feature is access through the company settings by clicking Specified in Exclude NOTAMs with Specified Q-Code.
Main window
The main window displays all the currently excluded q-codes. The selected codes can also be managed from this list. See page summary below.
| Ref | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | List excluded Q-codes | List all excluded NOTAMs. |
| 2 | Manage Q-code exclusion |
List all NOTAMs connected to: • Specified airports • Specified FIRs • All airports within specified FIR |
| 3 | Q-code help | A window opens displaying a NOTAM decode table. |
| 4 | Show NOTAMs |
A window opens that displays the NOTAMs connected to the specific Q-code. The NOTAMs can be displayed in two different settings: • All NOTAMs connected to the Q-code • All NOTAMs connected to the Q-code and a specific airport / FIR |
| 5 | Reinclude / Exclude | Reinclude / Exclude the selected Q-code. |
| 6 | Applicability |
Sets the applicability for the Q-Code • APT: The NOTAMs will only be excluded if they are related to Airports • FIR: The NOTAMs will only be excluded if they are related to FIRs • Both: The NOTAMs will always be excluded. |
| 7 | Save | Save applicability settings. |
Table Headers
A summary of the main window table headers can be seen below. These are also applicable to the list connected to managing Q-codes. If uncertain about the specific code categories, check the decode table in Q-Code help (3).
| Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Listed table number. | 1 |
| Q-Code | The excluded Q-code | QCBAH |
| Code 23 | The second and third character of the excluded Q-code | CB |
| Category 23 | The category connected to the second and third character | CNS |
| SubCategory 23 | The sub-category connected to the second and third character | Communications and surveillance facilities (C) |
| Signification 23 | The signification connected to the second and third character | Automatic dependent surveillance -broadcast (details) |
| Abbreviation 23 | The abbreviation connected to the second and third character | Ads-b |
| Code 45 | The fourth and fifth character of the excluded Q-code | AH |
| Category 45 | The category connected to the fourth and fifth character | Availability (A) |
| Signification 45 | The signification connected to the fourth and fifth character | Hours of service are now |
| Abbreviation 45 | The abbreviation connected to the fourth and fifth character | hr ser |
| Show NOTAMs | Display the set of NOTAMs linked to the Q-code | N/A |
| Reinclude | Reinclude the Q-code as part of the normal briefing package | N/A |
| Applicable for | Q-code exclusion applicability. | N/A |
Show NOTAMs
When clicking show NOTAMs the window seen below will appear. Two selections can be made either display all NOTAMs connected to the selected Q-code or display only NOTAMs connected to a specific FIR or airport.
The selected NOTAMs will be listed below in the same window.
How to exclude Q NOTAMs
To exclude a specific- or a group of codes, click Manage Q-code exclusion (2).
This will open the exclusion view where specific codes can be selected. Follow the step-by-step guide to create an exclusion:
Step1: Code configurations
Select one of the three code configurations to use based on the required code filtering:
- Full code: Exclude all NOTAMs linked to a specific q-code
- 2nd and 3rd letters: Exclude all NOTAMs linked to the 2nd and 3rd letter of the code. The 4th and 5th can be any characters.
E.g., QAC?? - 4th and 5th letters: Exclude all NOTAMs linked to the 4th and 5th letter of the code.
The 2nd 3rd can be any characters.
E.g., Q??AM.
Step 2: Find the proper Q-code
Find the proper Q-code in the list. Select the applicable area to be targeted by the code
- APT: The NOTAMs will only be excluded if they are related to Airports
- FIR: The NOTAMs will only be excluded if they are related to FIRs
- Both: Both Airport- and FIR NOTAMs will be excluded.
If the code can’t be found in the list, use the manual addition to add it as an exclusion.
If a previous exclusion is being modified, finish the applicability modification by pressing Change. A notification will pop-up indicating that the settings have been saved.
Step 3: Finalize the exclusion
When all selections are done, click Exclude XXXXX codes to exclude the selection from the briefing package. If the Q-code is to be reincluded, click Reinclude XXXXX code.