VIP 91.141 TFR NOTAM Impact Statements

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.

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.

Correction: Wilmington, DE area - May 3-6, 2024 - View TFR Graphic

FDC NOTAMs 4/7231 & 4/7234 has been issued for the Wilmington, DE area on May 3-6, 2024. The NOTAMs are identical, but both were issued due to the TFR spanning the boundary of two enroute centers – ZDC and ZNY.

Details:

A 12 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the DQO331004.3 prohibits GA operations at New Castle Airport (ILG) from 1815 local (2215z) on May 3, 2024 until 1200 local (1600z) on May 6, 2024. *** Due to its close proximity to the TFR, some approaches and/or departures for Summit Airport (EVY) may not be available while this TFR is in effect. ***

A 28 nautical mile TFR ring centered on the DQO331004.3 has additional restrictions between the 12 and 28  nautical mile areas from 1815 local (2215z) on May 3, 2024 until 1200 local (1600z) on May 6, 2024.

Gateway airports have been established at the New Castle Airport (ILG), Allentown International Airport (ABE) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) by TSA to accommodate aircraft arriving or departing New Castle Airport (ILG). TSA screening will be available on May 4, 2024  from 0800 local (1200z) until 1700 local (2100z) and again on May 5, 2024 from 0800 local (1200z) until 1700 local (2100z). Operators must register with TSA no less than 24 hours prior to their scheduled departure time by calling TSA at 610-537-9027 and may begin on May 1, 2024.

Visit the FAA's TFR web page to view the NOTAM text

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.

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.