Notices

Date of Issue: 07/24/2026

Aviation Warning Notice: Low-Level Flight Operations Alert

Effective Dates: 07/24/2026 – 07/01/2027

Location: Eastern North Dakota, including the Fargo area

Description of Operations: This notice pertains to low-level flight operations conducted for geological imaging in eastern North Dakota. These operations involve both manned aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

Operational Details:

• Media Alerts: Low-level flights will be conducted for media purposes to capture geological images.
• UAS Operations: Affected areas in the Fargo region are outlined in a map available through the Metro Flood Diversion Authority link. This map features a blue line indicating the specific zones of UAS activity.

NOTAM Reference: Refer to NOTAM 07/123 for detailed information regarding UAS operations in the specified area.

Safety Measures:

• Pilots are advised to exercise heightened awareness when flying in the designated areas.
• Maintain communication with local air traffic control and adhere to any additional instructions provided.
• Home | Metro Flood Diversion Authority
• Media Alert: Low-level flights to image geology of eastern North Dakota | U.S. Geological Survey