Final Update Oct. 12, 2018
There is a small TFR that only impacts 4 airports – Tyndale AFB (PAM), Port St. Joe (A51), Apalachicola Regional (AAF), and St. George Island (F47). It is fairly close to the ground in order to dissuade “sight-seers” from interfering with the rescue and recovery efforts along the shore. The current FDC NOTAM number is 8/2036 and includes all the details regarding accessing the area. Additionally, the ACA NOTAMs, or Airspace Coordination Areas have been issued. While not restrictive in nature like a TFR, the ACAs will encourage pilots to “exercise extreme caution while operating in these areas due to ongoing current rescue operations.”
We still have a few closed airports listed on the FAA OIS page. The FAA is still working on assessing the damage done in the wake of MICHAEL. Many FBOs were significantly impacted by the storm as well, so please call your FBO and confirm that all required services are available. You might also inquire about getting out of the airport once you arrive, some of these areas have been devastated by the storm’s passage.
While we’re no longer expecting any reroutes due to MICHAEL, the Current Reroutes page would be your best source for both REQUIRED and recommended routes.
NBAA-BACE Travel Advisory:
On Friday the 11th, we’re expecting minimal impact along the east coast, with the exception of a couple programs in the New York metros (LGA, JFK & EWR) due to winds on the back side of the cold front that passed on Thursday. With MICHAEL offshore, the only issues related will be numerous New York Oceanic airspace route closures.
Resources:
- National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov/
- FAA OIS page: www.fly.faa.gov/ois/
- Central Pacific Hurricane Center: www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc/
- FAA Advisory Database: www.fly.faa.gov/adv/advAdvisoryForm.jsp
- FAA Current Reroutes: www.fly.faa.gov/ratreader/jsp/index.jsp
- FAA NOTAM search: notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/
NBAA Airspace/Airport Alerts are informational in nature. Official current NOTAMs are available from Flight Service Stations at 1-800-WX-BRIEF. Notices, restrictions, and advisories may change at any time and without notice. Do not attempt any operation in the National Airspace System without first obtaining and understanding a thorough pre-flight briefing. In addition to talking to a FSS Specialist, operators can use the FAA NAIMES website to check for the latest TFRs. Visit https://notams.aim.faa.gov/notamSearch/ for more information about the NAIMES website.
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