NOTAMs and TFRs

Updated September 2, 2009

The following list of high-profile NOTAMs is provided as a courtesy to our Members. This is not a complete list of all NOTAMs. Official current NOTAMs are available from Flight Service Stations at 1-800-WX-BRIEF or online at:

FAA NTAP - http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/notices/
FAA NAIMES - https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/

Notices, restrictions, and advisories may change at any time and without notice. Do not attempt any operation in the National Airspace System without first obtaining and understanding a thorough pre-flight briefing.

Chicago-Area Presidential TFR

Chicago-Area Presidential TFR: Updated May 24, 2010
As part of the security surrounding President Obama, a new flight advisory has been issued for the Chicago, IL area during May 27-31, 2010. It is anticipated that a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) NOTAM providing more details will be released in the near future. Members should review this information closely as the TFR is expected to significantly impact Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare (ORD), and Gary, IN (GYY) airports. Learn More

VFR Operations in the Unted States

NOTAM FDC 3/1862 - Sporting Event NOTAM: Issued March 6, 2003
Commencing one hour before the scheduled time of the event until one hour after the end of the event, all aircraft and parachute operations are prohibited at and below 3,000 feet AGL within a 3 NMR of any stadium having a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people in which a Major League Baseball, National Football League, NCAA Division One Football, or major motor speedway event is occuring.

International Operations

U.S. registered aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 100,309 pounds or less are authorized to operate to or form or within or transit the territorial airspace of the U.S. so long as all applicable regulations governing the flights are met. It is not necessary for U.S. registered aircraft that are 100,309 pounds or less to obtain an airspace waiver. NOTAM 9/2786 applies to aircraft over 100,309 pounds. These aircraft must obtain a TSA waiver or be authorized under an approved TSA Aviation Security Program when operating to or from or overflying the territorial airspace of the U.S. For more details review the NOTAMs.

NOTAM FDC 9/2788 - U.S. Entry and Overflight Requirements for Aircraft 100,309 pounds or less
NOTAM FDC 9/2786 - U.S. Entry and Overflight Requirements for Aircraft over 100,309 pounds

Additional NOTAMs

NOTAM FDC 7/0206 - Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Air Defense Identification Zone (DC ADIZ): Issued August 30, 2007
NOTAM FDC 7/0211 - Procedures for Washington, D.C., Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ): Issued August 30, 2007
NOTAM FDC 7/0204 - Washington, D.C. Outer Speed Restriction for VFR Aircraft: Issued August 30, 2007
NOTAM FDC 4/4386 - Interception Procedures and Listening on Guard 121.5: Issued May 19, 2004
NOTAM FDC 3/2123 – Disneyland TFR: Issued March 18, 2003
NOTAM FDC 3/2122 – Disney World TFR: Issued March 18, 2003

Official Government NOTAM and TFR Resources

FAA PilotWeb

Review all current TFRs in text format at FAA PilotWeb by selecting “Center NOTAMs” from the main page, then “View All ARTCC TFRs” from the next page. This web site also gives users the ability to search for NOTAMs along a flight path, within specific Center Airspace, and within a defined radius of a location.

FAA Graphical TFR System

This FAA web site contains a current list of TFRs, with many of them plotted on aeronautical charts.

BLM Graphical TFR System

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) graphically plots all TFRs established around stadiums, nuclear sites, fire fighting areas, and for areas with other national airspace restrictions.

Official current NOTAMs are available from Flight Service Stations at:

1-800-WX-BRIEF

Notices, restrictions, and advisories may change at any time and without notice.

Operators are reminded not to attempt any operation in the National Airspace System without first obtaining and understanding a thorough pre-flight briefing.