FIFA World Cup 2026

Updated June 15, 2026

The FAA has detailed plans in place for effectively managing air traffic during scheduled FIFA World Cup matches taking place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. But if business takes you to the cities hosting these events, operators should conduct due diligence regarding planning procedures, as flight activity is expected to increase across those regions.

Operators should conduct due diligence and plan to secure prior permission required (PPR) reservations at airports when necessary. Many airports have proactively implemented PPR programs to manage ramp space and traffic levels. If you do not have a PPR where one is required, expect to be diverted.

Regardless of the destination you travel to, the common guidance will be to secure parking reservations with your preferred FBO as much in advance as feasible and expect possible flow programs, especially as the semifinal and final matches approach. Over the course of the tournament, matches will take place at the following locations:

Atlanta

Boston

Dallas

Houston

Kansas City

Los Angeles

Miami

New Jersey

Philadelphia

Seattle

San Francisco

Toronto

Vancouver

Guadalajara

Mexico City

Monterrey

Traffic Management Initiatives
Airport Information
Canada Operations
Helpful Resources
Security Considerations

Traffic Management Initiatives

Select airports and FBOs in each area will issue Prior Permission Required (PPR) NOTAMs to prevent surface congestion, and operators are encouraged to provide applicable reservation numbers within their flight plan to prevent surface delays. Additionally, throughput within the airspace surrounding each site will be managed via the following air traffic management tactics and initiatives to keep demand levels appropriate for weather conditions and any additional constraints:

Ground Delay Programs
Airspace Flow Programs
Ground Stops
Time-Based Metering
Miles-in-Trail / Minutes-in-Trail Restrictions
Airborne Holding

During the hours surrounding each match, standard game-day TFRs that encompass a roughly 3 nautical mile radius around the stadium from the surface to 3,000’ should be anticipated. These TFRs will begin approximately three hours before each game and end about three hours after the game concludes. Flights transiting the airspace must maintain contact with ATC and squawk their assigned code.

Following the conclusion of each match, departure delays are likely as traffic filters out of each area that evening and the next morning. Additionally, route structures could be published ahead of matches as necessary to streamline traffic flows and balance volume through ATC sectors. The FAA’s Current Reroutes page will show the route structures in effect each day.

Airport Information

Since there will be slight variations in how the FAA handles volume in each area, expected restrictions and pertinent information will be broken down by region. NBAA will list nearby airports for the quarterfinal matches and onward, and provide contact details for arranging reservations. As a general rule, this list will include each field within 25 nautical miles of the stadium that has runways around 5,000’ in length.

This information will be updated often as the FAA and facilities refine their plans to manage traffic, so please check back frequently.

Quarterfinal Matches

Boston

The match will be held on Thursday, July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. Overall, there are not as many airports in the immediate vicinity, which could create an increased chance of ramp congestion. Additionally, ongoing construction work at BOS leaves the field even more prone to flow programs. While it is always encouraged, as a reminder, the best practice is to file flight plans as far in advance as possible to avoid worse delays if a program is instituted.