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Type: General Information
Notice Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
Notice Number: NOTC3505
ZID ATC Bulletin for Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
This notice expired on
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Air Traffic Bulletin:

Due to the anticipated increase in the volume of air traffic surrounding the period of the eclipse, please be aware of the following information:

  • Check the published NOTAMs for any changes or unique procedures. Several types of operations may be prohibited or restricted during this event.
  • VFR flight following, airborne IFR pickups and other VFR services to aircraft may not be available.
  • VFR advisory service with approach controls will be on a workload permitting basis.
  • Air Traffic facilities may not provide ATC Services for Practice Approaches during peak traffic periods. 
  • Solo flights and student training are encouraged to be completed 3 hours prior to the eclipse.
  • Check for NOTAM updates and airport availability.

For questions or more information please call
     Trent Tyler, Support Specialist
     TCID/ZID-510/530 Airspace & Procedures
     317-247-2585
     trent.n.tyler@faa.gov