FLIGHT ADVISORY - Inauguration

[OtisAir]

FLIGHT ADVISORY
NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENT
2009 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION


As a result of the planned 2009 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009, the FAA at the request of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense as part of the airspace security measures will be modifyingthe Washington Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ)with additional flight restrictions between the hours of1000-1800 local.

Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(B), The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies the airspace defined in these NOTAMs as "National Defense Airspace". Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this airspace may be subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307. Pilots who do not adhere to the following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by Law Enforcement/Security Personnel. Any of the following additional actions may also be taken against a pilot who does not comply with the requirements or any special instructions or procedures announced in this NOTAM:

a) T he FAA may take administrative action, including imposing civil penalties and the suspension or revocation of airmen certificates; or
b) the United States government may pursue criminal charges, including charges under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 46307; or
c) the United States government may use deadly force against the airborne aircraft, if it is determined that the aircraft poses an imminent security threat.

The following restrictions will apply:

Washington DC ADIZ Restrictions: The DC ADIZ is that area of airspace over the surface of the earth where the ready identification, location, and control of aircraft is required in the interests of national security. Specifically, the DC ADIZ is that airspace, from the surface to but not including FL180, within a 30-mile radius of 385134N/0770211W or the DCA VOR/DME.

1. Only authorized DOD and Law Enforcement/Air Ambulance operations are permitted within the ADIZ with prior coordination and approval from the Air Security Operations Center (ASOC) at 866-598-9524.

2. General Aviation aircraft on an active IFR flight Plan arriving and/or departing Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) and Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) are authorized.

3. Only authorized CFR Part 121 and CFR Part 129 regularly scheduled commercial passenger and all-cargo flights that MEET OR EXCEED the Transportation Security Administration approved Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Full All-Cargo Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (FACAOSSP), Domestic Security Integration Program (DSIP), Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP) All Cargo, or All-Cargo International Security Procedure (ACISP) and DOS Foreign Aircraft issued a diplomatic clearance are authorized to operate within the ADIZ.

4. No General Aviation IFR/VFR flights will be authorized to transit through the DC ADIZ.

5. The provisions of FDC NOTAM 8/9459, VFR traffic pattern operations at certain airports and egress procedures for the following airports:
A. Barnes (MD47)
B. Flying M Farms (MD77)
C. Mountain Road (MD43)
D. Robinson (MD14)
E. Skyview (51VA)
F. Vint Hill Farms Station (04VA)
are temporarily suspended during the time of this NOTAM.

6. The provisions of FDC NOTAM 8/9460, ingress/egress procedures for Leesburg (JYO) in Virginia are temporarily suspended during the time of this NOTAM.

Washington DC FRZ Restrictions : From the s urface up to but not including FL180 beginning at the Washington /DCA/ VOR/DME 311 degree radial at 15NM 385931N/0771830W, thence clockwise along the DCA 15NM arc to the DCA 002 degree radial at 15NM 390628N/0770432W, thence southeast via a line drawn to the DCA 049 degree radial at 14NM 390218N/0765038W, thence south via a line drawn to the DCA 064 degree radial at 13NM 385901N/0764832W, thence clockwise along the 13NM arc to the DCA 276 degree radial at 13NM 385053N/0771848W, thence north to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1NM radius of Freeway Airport /W00/ Mitchellville, MD. The FRZ is within and part of the Washington ADIZ.

1. Only authorized DOD and Law Enforcement/ Air Ambulance operations are permitted within the FRZ with prior coordination and approval from the Air Security Operations Center (ASOC) at 866-598-9524.

2. ALL aircraft MUST coordinate with and receive approval from the Air Security Operations Center (ASOC) at 866-598-9524 prior to arriving and/or departing from Andrews AFB (ADW) or Davison Army Airfield (DAA). A PPR does not authorize entry into the FRZ.

3. Only authorized CFR Part 121 and PART 129 regularly scheduled commercial passenger carriers operating into and out of Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) under one of the following Transportation Security Administration approved standard security programs/procedures: Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Domestic Security Integration Program (DSIP) are authorized to operate in the DC FRZ.

4. Foreign aircraft issued a Department of State diplomatic clearance are authorized to operate into and out of Andrews AFB (KADW) ONLY.

5. The provisions of FDC NOTAM 8/9461, pertaining to the Maryland 3 airports known as Washington Executive Airport/Hyde Field (W32), Potomac Airfield (VKX) and College Park Airport(CGS), are temporarily suspended during the time of this NOTAM.

In Addition, Aircraft Receiving Authorization to Operate within the ADIZ/FRZ shall be required to:

1 . Be on an active IFR flight plan.
2 . Have a discrete transponder code assigned by ATC.
3 . Remain in continuous two-way communications with ATC.

Aircraft Entering/Operating within the ADIZ/FRZ Without Authorization may be Intercepted and diverted to:

Easton , MD (ESN), Stafford, VA (RMN) or Carroll County, MD (DMW) Airports for questioning by Federal Law Enforcement Officers.

Special Flights or Operations not authorized ANYWHERE within the ADIZ/FRZ
Flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, lighter than air operations, balloon/moored balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population control flight operations, banner towing operations, utility line/pipeline inspection flights, part 101 operations, model aircraft operations, model rocketry and unmanned aerial systems.

All flight waivers to operate within the ADIZ/FRZ are temporarily suspended during the time of this NOTAM, except waivers beginning with ELO, GOV or SPO.

The NOTAMs discussed in this advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMS.

FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT FAA AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS SECURITY AT 866-598-9522

 

[poadeleted20]

About as expected.

 

[Ghery]

I wonder how many hang gliders are even aware of the possibilty of such restrictions (not that I'd really want to go hang gliding in January in that part of the country)?

And, I wonder what restrictions they have on trucks. I know, where's that smilie about beating a dead horse when you need it?

 

[flyingcheesehead]

I wonder how many hang gliders are even aware of the possibilty of such restrictions (not that I'd really want to go hang gliding in January in that part of the country)?

And, I wonder what restrictions they have on trucks. I know, where's that smilie about beating a dead horse when you need it?

Same restrictions as always, I'd imagine. With the exception of a few limited routes for local deliveries, trucks (I believe above 8,000 pounds) aren't allowed inside the 495 beltway.

Now, that little Ryder truck that took down the Murrah building in OKC? Perfectly fine.

 

[TMetzinger]

Same restrictions as always, I'd imagine. With the exception of a few limited routes for local deliveries, trucks (I believe above 8,000 pounds) aren't allowed inside the 495 beltway.

Now, that little Ryder truck that took down the Murrah building in OKC? Perfectly fine.

Huh?

I've never heard of a restriction on trucks inside the beltway. There are some restrictions around White House, Capital, and Pentagon, but I see semi's inside the beltway all the time. Most of the truck restrictions on I-66 and I-395 and other major roads inside the beltway predate 9/11 and are related to HOV and other traffic.

But while I see heavy trucks inside the DC beltway all the time (I live here), there may be a rule that I'm not aware of - I'm not a trucker.

 

[gprellwitz]

Huh?

I've never heard of a restriction on trucks inside the beltway. There are some restrictions around White House, Capital, and Pentagon, but I see semi's inside the beltway all the time. Most of the truck restrictions on I-66 and I-395 and other major roads inside the beltway predate 9/11 and are related to HOV and other traffic.

But while I see heavy trucks inside the DC beltway all the time (I live here), there may be a rule that I'm not aware of - I'm not a trucker.

Well, Kent did say that there were limited routes for local deliveries. Maybe that's what you're seeing. And, of course, he was a trucker until recently!

 

[TMetzinger]

Could be, but I see moving van semis all the time, and there are SO MANY grocery stores, malls, etc, that I can't imagine you could serve them through limited routes.

Now in DC, there are absolutely "No truck" zones around potential targets. But that's a big difference.

 

[wsuffa]

Huh?

I've never heard of a restriction on trucks inside the beltway. There are some restrictions around White House, Capital, and Pentagon, but I see semi's inside the beltway all the time. Most of the truck restrictions on I-66 and I-395 and other major roads inside the beltway predate 9/11 and are related to HOV and other traffic.

But while I see heavy trucks inside the DC beltway all the time (I live here), there may be a rule that I'm not aware of - I'm not a trucker.

And many of those restrictions are frequently ignored. (I carpool on I66 inside the Beltway. I see trucks - including semis - almost daily. Like the carpool restrictions, there is milquetoast enforcement). They're a bit better at enforcing the White House/Capital/Pentagon restrictions.... but those are the feds.

As for Inaguration day, if you think you can get a truck downtown, think again. It'll be virtually impossible to get a car into town, much less a truck (exception: direct support of the inauguration). They've already announced that the 14th Street bridge, the Memorial bridge, and the TR bridge will all be restricted to bus traffic only.... and that there's really no place to park the tour busses.

I've already devised the "Metrorail Drinking Game":
1 swig for every train delay
1 swig for every time the doors don't close properly
2 swigs for each train taken out of service
gulp the rest of the bottle when the entire system goes down.

I figure the game players will be passed out by 9 AM.