4A7 - Race weekend NOTAM?

[CJones]

I'll be trying to depart 4A7 (Clayton County - Tara Field) either Thurs or Friday of this week. It just so happens that NASCAR has a race across the street from the airport this weekend.

I've searched for any info about a NOTAM for the airport (I *think* they set up a temporary tower for the race), but can't find anything released yet. Anybody been in/out of there before during a race weekend that can give tips on how much of a hassle it will be to deal with?

 

[EdFred]

I can't imagine departing being an issue. Hey, what's your route gonna be? If you come up the east side of the lake, and we can caravan. We might see T-storms on Thursday delaying my departure until Friday.

 

[tonycondon]

I *think* that the TFR for the NASCAR event would be under the blanket sporting event TFR that includes MLB and NCAA. 3 miles, 2000 feet from 1 hr before to 1 hr after. IFR or on a Transponder code you should be able to get in/out. no loitering. Just like flying in and out of Ames on game day.

 

[tonycondon]

oh you were asking about NOTAM, not TFR.

 

[CJones]

I can't imagine departing being an issue. Hey, what's your route gonna be? If you come up the east side of the lake, and we can caravan. We might see T-storms on Thursday delaying my departure until Friday.

We're looking at a fuel stop at 50I. That puts the 50I - 6Y9 leg hugging the west shorline. Not sure if we'll go over the top or hug the water yet, though.

 

[CJones]

oh you were asking about NOTAM, not TFR.

Yeah.. Not really worried about it, just curious about freq's, time of operation, etc. They have a physical 'tower' on-field, which I assume is used on race weekends. For $100 landing fee, you better get some sort of special service. ha.