AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
A list of the applicable rules can be consulted in section GEN 1.6. In the sections below, a descriptive summary is offered to help airspace users, although if there is any discrepancy, the Rule will prevail over the content of the AIP. The content of this AIP section does not fulfil the quality requirements.
1. RESPONSIBLE SERVICE
The Air Traffic Services are provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following documents:
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Annex 2 - Rules of the Air.
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Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services.
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, of 26 September. (SERA IR Regulation).
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DOC 4444 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Air Traffic Management (PANSATM).
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DOC 8168 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS).
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DOC 7030 - Regional Supplementary Procedures.
The differences from these provisions are detailed in section GEN 1.7.
Appropriate civil ATS authority
In the context of what is prescribed in the Reglamento de la Circulación Aérea in compliance with ICAO Annex 2 (Rules of the Air) the term appropriate ATS authority is not using the term authority in the sense of public authority invested with administrative powers, but rather in compliance with Resolution of 13 December 2011 of the Dirección General de Aviación Civil, it is the air traffic Service Provider certified for the specific airspace blocks in accordance with European regulations and designated to render these services in that airspace, as is established in Article 1 of Law 9/2010 of 14 April.
Public entity provider of air navigation services
ENAIRE, ENTIDAD PÚBLICA EMPRESARIAL (ENAIRE) PROVIDER OF AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
ENAIRE (Entidad Pública Empresarial ENAIRE), the new corporate name as laid down in Article 18 of Law 18/2014, of 15 October, continues to exist with the same nature and legal framework provided for its predecessor AENA in Law 4/1990, being the entity designated for the provision of en-route and terminal air traffic control services as well as at airports where it has been specifically designated, in compliance with Law 9/2010, by which the provision of air traffic services isregulated, obligations of civil providers of these services are established and specific working conditions for civil air traffic controllers are laid down.
ENAIRE, while continuing to exist with the same nature and legal framework aforementioned, is regulated by its statutes, approved by Real Decreto 905/1991, and organizes, conducts, coordinates, operates, manages and administers the air traffic services for which it is designated.
Likewise, through the Comisión Interministerial entre Defensa y Fomento (CIDEFO) it ensures the coordination on the subject of airspace management (ASM) with other designated providers of air traffic services.
Additionally, ENAIRE renders communications, navigation and surveillance services.
Postal address:
DIRECCIÓN DE NAVEGACIÓN AÉREA
c/ Campezo, 1. Edificio 2.
Kudos Innovation Campus Las Mercedes
28022 Madrid (SPAIN)
TEL: +34-902 404 704
AFTN: LEANYANX
Other air navigation service providers
On the other hand, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, dated 10 March 2004, and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2017/373, dated 1 March 2017, and in compliance with the conditions specified in the corresponding certificate, the Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea (AESA) has certified, in addition to ENAIRE, the following organizations:
SERVICIOS AERONÁUTICOS CONTROL Y NAVEGACIÓN, S.L. (SAERCO)
Postal address:
SAERCO
C/ Burgohondo, 4
28023 Madrid (SPAIN)
TEL: +34-914 293 879
FAX: +34-914 202 486
SAERCO is provider of the Air Traffic Control Service, as far as the Aerodrome Control Service is concerned, at A Coruña, Castellón, El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Jerez, La Palma, Lanzarote/César Manrique Lanzarote, Madrid/Cuatro Vientos, Sevilla and Vigo airports.
In addition, SAERCO also provides the Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) at Burgos/Villafría, Ciudad Real, Códdoba, El Hierro, Huesca/Pirineos and La Gomera airports.
SKYWAY AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
Postal address:
SKYWAY Air Navigation Services
C/ Albasanz, 14
Edificio Verona, 2ª Planta
28037 Madrid (SPAIN)
TEL: +34 915 862 356
FAX: +34 915 862 372
SKYWAY is provider of the Air Traffic Control Service, as far as the Aerodrome Control Service is concerned, at Alicante/Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández, Ibiza, Lleida/Alguaire, Murcia/Aeropuerto de la Región de Murcia, Sabadell and Valencia airports.
In addition, SKYWAY also provides the Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) to Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell airports, during its operation in public use.
2. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Spanish air traffic services’ area of responsibility is FIR/UIR Madrid, Barcelona and Canarias.
3. TYPES OF SERVICES
The following types of services are provided:
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Air traffic services, which comprise:
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Air traffic control service.
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Flight information service.
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Alerting service.
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Radar service.
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Aerodrome flight information service.
With the exception of certain military aerodromes and areas, air traffic services are provided by the Dirección de Operaciones ATM.
In the Spanish FIR/UIR the air traffic control service, in those areas where it is provided, is limited to the airspace included between FL145 and FL660, except for those areas (TMA, CTR, AWY, etc.) in which, according to ENR 2, ENR 3 and AD 2, these services are extended to lower levels.
Flight information, alerting and air traffic control services within FIR/UIR Madrid are provided by Madrid ACC.
Sevilla regional control centre acts as a delegate of Madrid ACC in the provision of flight information, alerting and air traffic control services to aircraft overflying the delegated area, to the south of parallel 3900N.
Madrid ACC delegates to Asturias TWR the responsability for the flight information and alerting service in the part of FIR Madrid that is below TMA Asturias outside its CTR, as well as the lower space of AWY M30 in the segment between CTA León and TMA Asturias. Likewise, the lower airspace of AWY M30 in the same segment between minimum en-route altitude (MEA) and FL155 where control, information and alerting service is provided, is delegated to Asturias TWR.
Flight information, alerting and air traffic control services within FIR/UIR Barcelona are provided by Barcelona ACC.
Flight information, alerting and air traffic control services within FIR/UIR Canarias are provided by Canarias FIC, except for controlled airspace where flight information, alerting and air control services are provided by Canarias ACC.
Generally, the air traffic rules and procedures in force and the organization of air traffic services are in conformity with ICAO standards. The differences between national and international regulations and procedures are given in GEN 1.7.
Air traffic control service (ATC)
The air traffic control service is made up of:
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Area control service: responsible for supplying air traffic control to those controlled flights which are neither in the approach nor in the aerodrome phases.
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Approach control service: responsible for supplying air traffic control to controlled flights during the arrival and departure phases.
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Aerodrome control service: responsible for supplying air traffic control during the flight phase taking place within the aerodrome.
Flight information service (FIS)
Responsible for advising and providing useful information for the flight.
Alerting service (ALRS)
Responsible for notifying to the appropriate organizations when an aircraft needs search and rescue help.
Radar service
The radar service is an integral part of the ATS system within FIR/UIR Madrid, Barcelona and Canarias. A description of radar services and procedures is included in part ENR 1.6 of AIP-ESPAÑA.
Aerodrome flight information service (AFIS)
The AFIS service provides flight information service and alerting service at certain aerodromes and their associated flight information zones (FIZ), in compliance with the regulations in force. It is characterized by the fact that pilots use this service to maintain their own separation with other aircraft, vehicles and obstacles.
4. COORDINATION BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND ATS
Coordination between operator and air traffic services is carried out in accordance with point 2.16 of ICAO Annex 11, and through periodic meetings of the Comité de Coordinación Operativa (CCO).
5. MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDES
Minimum flight altitudes on the ATS routes (as listed in ENR 3) have been determined so as to ensure at least 300 m (1000 ft) of vertical clearance (or 600 m, 2000 ft, in mountainous terrain) above the highest obstacle or the upper limit of restricted areas.
6. ATS UNITS ADDRESSES LIST
ATS UNIT |
POSTAL ADDRESS |
TEL / FAX / E-MAIL |
AFS |
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BARCELONA ACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Barcelona |
TEL: +34-933 786 137
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LECBZGZX |
CANARIAS ACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Canarias |
TEL: +34-928 577 064
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GCCCZGZX |
MADRID ACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Madrid |
TEL: +34-916 785 101
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LECMZGZX |
PALMA TACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Palma s/n |
TEL: +34-971 745 127
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LECPZGZX |
SANTIAGO TACC |
Santiago TWR |
TEL: +34-981 547 603
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LECGZGZX |
SEVILLA ACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Sevilla |
TEL: +34-954 555 415
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LECSZGZX |
Unidad Central ATM |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Madrid |
TEL: +34-913 214 800
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LEANZDZX |
VALENCIA TACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo de Valencia. |
TEL: +34-961 523 347
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LECLZGZX |
ZARAGOZA TACC |
Centro de Control de Tránsito Aéreo |
TEL: +34-976 337 150
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LEZGZGZX |
A CORUÑA TWR |
Avda. de Alvedro s/n |
TEL: +34-981 187 223
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LECOZTZX |
ALBACETE TWR |
Base Aérea de Albacete (Los Llanos) |
TEL: +34-967 556 121
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LEABZTZX |
ALCANTARILLA TWR |
Base Aérea de Alcantarilla |
TEL: +34-968 397 200
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LERIZTZX |
ALICANTE TWR |
Aeropuerto de Alicante/Alicante-Elche Miguel |
TEL: +34-966 919 535
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LEALZTZX |
ALMAGRO TWR |
Base Coronel Sánchez Bilbao (BHELA-1) |
TEL: +34-926 262 300
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LEAOZTZX |
ALMERÍA TWR |
Ctra. de Nijar km 9 |
TEL: +34-950 213 915
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LEAMZTZX |
ANDORRA-LA SEU |
Aeropuerto de Andorra-La Seu d’Urgell |
TEL: +34-973 355 926
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LESUZTZX |
ARMILLA TWR |
Base Aérea de Armilla, |
TEL: +34-958 218
682/737 |
LEGAZTZX |
ASTURIAS TWR |
Torre del Aeropuerto de Asturias |
TEL: +34-985 127 561
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LEASZTZX |
BADAJOZ TWR |
Antigua Ctra. Nacional V |
TEL: +34-924 209 691
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LEBZZTZX |
BARCELONA TWR |
Aeropuerto BARCELONA/Josep |
LEBLZTZX |
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BÉTERA TWR |
Base de Bétera (BHELEME II) |
TEL: +34-961 606
230/201 |
LEBTZTZX |
BILBAO TWR |
Aeropuerto de Bilbao |
TEL: +34-944 869 528
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LEBBZTZX |
BURGOS AFIS |
Aeropuerto de Burgos/Villafría |
TEL: +34-947 478 579
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LEBGZVZX |
CASTELLÓN TWR |
Aeropuerto de Castellón |
TEL: +34-964 324 508
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LECHZTZX |
CIUDAD REAL AFIS |
Autovía Ciudad Real-Puertollano, |
TEL: +34-926 841 838
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LERLZVZX |
COLMENAR TWR |
Base Principal de las FAMET |
TEL: +34-918 463 393
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LECVZTZX |
CÓRDOBA AFIS |
Ctra. N-437 km 5.8 |
TEL: +34-957 323 762
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LEBAZTZX |
CUATRO VIENTOS TWR |
Ctra. Barrio de la Fortuna s/n |
TEL: +34-913 210 935
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LECUZTZX |
EL COPERO TWR |
Base El Copero (BHELMA IV) |
TEL: +34-954 937 800
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LEECZTZX |
FUERTEVENTURA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura |
TEL: +34-928 862 961
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GCFVZTZX |
GETAFE TWR |
Base Aérea de Getafe |
TEL: +34-917 798 279
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LEGTZTZX |
GIRONA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Girona |
TEL: +34-972 474 070
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LEGEZTZX |
GRAN CANARIA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria |
TEL: +34-928 577 143
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GCLPZTZX |
GRANADA TWR |
Aeropuerto F. G. L. Granada-Jaén |
TEL: +34-958 245 284
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LEGRZTZX |
HIERRO TWR |
Aeropuerto de El Hierro |
TEL: +34-922 553 710
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GCHIZTZX |
HUESCA AFIS |
Aeropuerto Huesca-Pirineos |
TEL: +34-974 280 586
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LEHCZVZX |
IBIZA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Ibiza |
TEL: +34-971 809 284
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LEIBZTZX |
JEREZ TWR |
Aeropuerto de Jerez |
TEL: +34-956 237 325
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LEJRZTZX |
LA GOMERA AFIS |
Aeropuerto de la Gomera |
TEL: +34-922 873 023
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GCGMZVZX |
LA PALMA TWR |
Aeropuerto de la Palma |
TEL: +34-922 426 109
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GCLAZTZX |
LANZAROTE TWR |
Aeropuerto de Lanzarote/César Manrique Lanzarote. |
TEL: +34-928 821 893
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GCRRZTZX |
LEÓN TWR |
Aeródromo Militar de León |
TEL: +34-987 843 681
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LELNZTZX |
LLEIDA TWR |
Aeroport Lleida-Alguaire |
TEL: +34-973 032 722
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LEDAZTZX |
LOGROÑO TWR |
Base de Agoncillo (BHELMA III) |
TEL: +34-941 279 400
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LELOZTZX |
MADRID-BARAJAS TWR |
Torre de Control |
TEL: +34-916 785 042
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LEMDZTZX |
MÁLAGA TWR |
Av.García Morato s/n |
TEL: +34-952 235 115
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LEMGZTZX |
MELILLA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Melilla |
TEL: +34-952 698 643
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GEMLZTZX |
MENORCA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Menorca |
TEL: +34-971 157 117
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LEMHZTZX |
MORÓN TWR |
Base Aérea de Morón |
TEL: +34-954 842 225
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LEMOZTZX |
MURCIA TWR |
Aeropuerto de la Región de Murcia |
TEL: +34-968 384 235
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LEMIZTZX |
PALMA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Palma de Mallorca |
TEL: +34-971 490 502
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LEPAZTZX |
PAMPLONA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Pamplona |
TEL: +34-948 168 712
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LEPPZTZX |
REUS TWR |
Aeropuerto de Reus |
TEL: +34-977 773 616
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LERSZTZX |
RIOJA TWR |
Ctra Logroño / Zaragoza N-232 km 397 |
TEL: +34-941 277 429
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LERJZTZX |
ROTA TWR |
Armada Española: |
TEL: +34-956 827 497
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LERTZTZX |
SABADELL TWR |
Ctra. de Bellaterra s/n |
TEL: +34-937 117 003
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LELLZTZX |
SALAMANCA TWR |
Base Aérea de Matacán |
TEL: +34-923 129 611
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LESAZTZX |
SAN JAVIER TWR |
Academia General del Aire |
TEL: +34-968 189 511
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LELCZTZX |
SAN SEBASTIÁN TWR |
Aeropuerto de San Sebastián |
TEL: +34-943 668 515
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LESOZTZX |
SANTANDER TWR |
Aeropuerto de Santander/Seve Ballesteros- |
TEL: +34-942 202 129
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LEXJZTZX |
SANTIAGO TWR |
Aeropuerto de Santiago/Rosalía de Castro |
TEL: +34-981 547 603
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LESTZTZX |
SEVILLA TWR |
Ctra. Nacional IV, km 532 |
TEL: +34-955 094 299
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LEZLZTZX |
TENERIFE NORTE TWR |
Aeropuerto de Tenerife Norte/Ciudad de La Laguna |
TEL: +34-922 635 880
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GCXOZTZX |
TENERIFE SUR TWR |
Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur |
TEL: +34-922 759 256
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GCTSZTZX |
TORREJÓN TWR |
Base Aérea de Torrejón |
TEL: +34-916 275 249
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LETOZTZX |
VALENCIA TWR |
Ctra. aeropuerto s/n |
TEL: +34-961 598 628
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LEVCZTZX |
VALLADOLID TWR |
Base Aérea de Villanubla |
TEL: +34-983 369 680
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LEVDZTZX |
VIGO TWR |
Aeropuerto de Vigo |
TEL: +34-986 268
221 |
LEVXZTZX |
VITORIA TWR |
Aeropuerto de Vitoria |
TEL: +34-945 163 524
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LEVTZTZX |
ZARAGOZA TWR |
Base Aérea de Zaragoza |
TEL: +34-976 708 235
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LEZGZTZX |