FAA NOTAMs
< FDC - "Flight Data Center" (Issuing Facility) / NOTAM - "Notice to Airmen">
<TFR - "Temporary Flight Restriction" >
< 1 nautical mile (nm) = 1.15 statute mile (sm) >
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• The FAA TFR briefing guide explains the various types and uses of TFRs in the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Read Rich Hanson's In the Air article explaining the affect TFRs have on model aviation.
• Read our letter to the US Department of Homeland Security about the affects of TFRs on model aviation.
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Current TFRs:
Posted 5/22/13
A FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the area surrounding Annapolis, MD for Friday, 5/24 from 9:15a until 1:15p EDT. The TFR is issued for security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within the 30nm circle for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. The flight restrictions of the Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) within the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) remain in effect. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/amagov.
Map View of the Affected Area
See the link to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions.
- Area 1 (5/24, 9:15a – 1:15p EDT)
(30nm radius from Latitude: 38º59'20"N, Longitude: 76º30'03"W)
- Area 2 (5/24, 9:15a – 1:15p EDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 38º59'20"N, Longitude: 76º30'03"W)
TFR - 3/1033
Posted 5/24/13
A FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the area surrounding Oklahoma City/Moore, OK for Sunday, 5/26 from 11:15a until 4:30p CDT. The TFR is issued for security purposes to cover VIP movement in this area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within the 35nm circle for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/amagov.
Map View of the Affected Area
See the link to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions.
- Area 1 (5/26, 11:15a – 4:30p CDT)
(35nm radius from Latitude: 35º21'17"N, Longitude: 97º27'52"W)
- Area 2 (5/26, 11:15a – 12:30p CDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 35º24'53"N, Longitude: 97º23'12"W)
- Area 3 (5/26, 12:00p – 3:15p CDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 35º18'19"N, Longitude: 97º29'23"W)
- Area 4 (5/26, 2:45p – 4:30p CDT)
(10nm radius from Latitude: 35º24'53"N, Longitude: 97º23'12"W)
TFR - 3/2025
Posted 2/17/09 (Indefinite)
A NOTAM has been issued in regards to the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). In the interest of National Security the FAA has codified special flight rules and flight restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The new rules and the NOTAM went into effect on February 17, 2009 and were updated December 1, 2010. The rules and restrictions remain in effect until further notice. Outdoor model aircraft operations are prohibited within the inner portion of the SFRA known as the Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ). TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/amagov.
See the link to the NOTAM and the Map View of the Affected Area below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
- FRZ - Approx, 15nm radius from Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W
The DC FRZ is that airspace depicted beginning at Latitude: 38º59’31”N, Longitude: 077º18'30", thence clockwise along a 15nm arc from the DCA/VOR (Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W) to Latitude: 39º06’28”N, Longitude: 077º04'32"W, thence southeast via a line drawn to Latitude: 39º02’18”N, Longitude: 076º50'38"W, thence south via a line drawn to Latitude: 38º59’01”N, Longitude: 076º48'32"W, thence clockwise along a 13nm arc from the DCA/VOR to Latitude: 38º50’53”N, Longitude: 077º18'48", thence north to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1nm radius of Freeway Airport, Mitchellville, MD. The FRZ is within and part of the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA).
NOTAM - Washington DC Metropolitan Special Flight Rules Area
NOTAM/TFR Updated 11/18/10 - 0/8326
Map View of the Special Flight Rules Area
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