The FAA issues temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) whenever the president and vice president travel within the United States. NBAA Air Traffic Services specialists at the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) compile information about the impact of these TFRs on business and general aviation, including what airports and airspace might be affected. NBAA TFR impact statements reference public airports with at least one runway of at least 3000' in length. Learn more about the air traffic impacts of Presidential TFRs in Wilmington, DE.
Presidential TFR NOTAMs
These NOTAMs typically establish TFRs with an inner ring of 10 to 12 nautical miles to prohibit all general aviation operations below 18,000 feet.
New York, NY area - March 28-29, 2024 - View TFR Graphic
FDC NOTAMs 4/1536 (ZNY) and 4/1537 (ZBW) have been issued for the NEW YORK, NY area on MARCH 28-29, 2024. The NOTAMs are identical, but both were issued due to the TFR spanning the boundary of two enroute centers – ZNY and ZBW.
In summary, GA operations are prohibited at the following airports during the specified times:
- LGA – from 1230 local (1630z) on March 28, 2024 until 1215 local (1615z) on March 29, 2024
- JFK – from 1200 local (1600z) until 1315 local (1715z) on March 28, 2024 until 1130 local (1530z) until 1245 local (1645z) on March 29, 2024.
- Midtown and Lower Manhattan heliports - from 1230 local (1630z) on March 28, 2024 until 1215 local (1615z) on March 29, 2024
Details:
A 07 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the LGA263005.1 prohibits GA operations at New York La Guardia (LGA) from 1230 local (1630z) on March 28, 2024 until 1215 local (1615z) on March 29, 2024 ** Flight operations in/out of Teterboro/TEB will be permitted as there is a cut out provided during the TFR that allows TEB IFR operations.****Due to its close proximity to the TFR, some approaches and/or departures for (EWR) may not be available while this TFR is in effect.***
A 08 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the JFK VOR prohibits GA operations at New York Kennedy Intl (JFK) from 1200 local (1600z) until 1315 local (1715z) on March 28, 2024 until 1130 local (1530z) until 1245 local (1645z) on March 29, 2024. ****Due to its close proximity to the TFR, some approaches and/or departures for (LGA) may not be available while this TFR is in effect.***
A TFR encompassing the New York Class B airspace has additional restrictions between the 07/08 TFR rings and the Class B boundary area from 1200 local (1600z) on March 28, 2024 until 1245 local (1645z) on March 29, 2024.
Visit the FAA's TFR web page to view the NOTAM text
Reissue: Hagerstown, MD area - March 29, 2024 - View TFR Graphic
FDC NOTAMs 4/3404, 4/3405, and 4/3406 have been issued for the Hagerstown, MD area on March 29, 2024. The NOTAMs are identical, but multiple versions were issued due to the TFR spanning the boundary of three enroute centers – ZOB, ZDC, and ZNY. These NOTAMs replace 4/3041, 4/3042, and 4/3043 due to a change in times.
Details:
A 10 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the THS149017.0 prohibits GA operations at Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field (HGR) from 1345 local (1745z) until 1530 local (1930z) on March 29, 2024.
A 30 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the THS149017.0 has additional restrictions between the 10 and 30 nautical mile areas from 1345 local (1745z) until 1530 local (1930z) on March 29, 2024.
Visit the FAA's TFR web page to view the NOTAM text
Reissue: Thurmont, MD area - March 29-31, 2024 - View TFR Graphic
FDC NOTAMs 4/3409 and 4/3410 have been issued for the Thurmont, MD area on March 29-31, 2024. The NOTAMs are identical, but both were issued due to the TFR spanning the boundary of two enroute centers – ZDC and ZNY. These NOTAMs replace 4/3032 and 4/3033 due to a change in times.
Details:
A 5 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the MRB055023.7 prohibits GA operations at no known airports from 1430 local (1830z) on March 29, 2024 until 1500 local (1900z) on March 31, 2024.
A 10 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the MRB055023.7 has additional restrictions between the 5 and 10 nautical mile areas from 1430 local (1830z) on March 29, 2024 until 1500 local (1900z) on March 31, 2024.
Vice Presidential TFR NOTAMs
These NOTAMs typically establish one or more 3 nautical mile TFRs. General aviation operations are permitted inside these TFRs, as long as the aircraft are on IFR flight plans and in communication with ATC. Operators should expect arrivals to be held and no ground movement at airports during the actual arrival or departure of the vice president.
There are no current 91.141 Vice-Presidential TFRsOther VIP TFR NOTAMs
The FAA may issue other VIP NOTAMs under FAR Part 91.141 that are not related directly to the current president or vice-president (e.g. papal visits or president-elects). Typically, these TFRs mimic the 3 nautical mile vice presidential TFRs, but operators should always review the associated NOTAMs before operating into or near them.
There are no current 91.141 Other TFRs