Notices

FLIGHT ADVISORY - 2008 G20 SUMMIT

As a result of the planned 2008 G20 Summit in Washington, DC on November 14^th and 15^th, 2008, the FAA at the request of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense as part of the airspace security measures will be modifying the Washington Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and Washington Metropolitan Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) with additional flight restrictions between the hours of November 14^th 1700 to 2200 local time and November 15^th 0600 to 1600 local time.

Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(B), The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies the airspace defined in these NOTAMs as "National Defense Airspace". Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this airspace may be subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307. Pilots who do not adhere to the following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by Law Enforcement/Security Personnel. Any of the following additional actions may also be taken against a pilot who does not comply with the requirements or any special instructions or procedures announced in this NOTAM:

a)     The FAA may take administrative action, including imposing civil penalties and the suspension or revocation of airmen certificates; or

b)      the United States government may pursue criminal charges, including charges under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 46307; or

c)     the United States government may use deadly force against the airborne aircraft, if it is determined that the aircraft poses an imminent security threat. 

The following restrictions will apply:

The following flights operations are not authorized ANYWHERE within the ADIZ/FRZ including;

Flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, lighter than air operations, balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population control flight operations, banner towing operations, utility line/pipeline inspection flights, part 101 operations, model aircraft operations, model rocketry and unmanned aerial systems.

Washington DC ADIZ: The DC ADIZ is that area of airspace over the surface of the earth where the ready identification, location, and control of aircraft are required in the interests of national security. Specifically, the DC ADIZ is that airspace, from the surface to but not including FL180, within a 30-mile radius of 385134N/0770211W or the DCA VOR/DME.

1. Only Arrival and Departure operations are authorized. Flight training may be conducted upon exiting the DC ADIZ.

Washington DC FRZ Restrictions : From the s urface up to but not including FL180 beginning at the Washington /DCA/ VOR/DME 311 degree radial at 15NM 385931N/0771830W, thence clockwise along the DCA 15NM arc to the DCA 002 degree radial at 15NM 390628N/0770432W, thence southeast via a line drawn to the DCA 049 degree radial at 14NM 390218N/0765038W, thence south via a line drawn to the DCA 064 degree radial at 13NM 385901N/0764832W, thence clockwise along the 13NM arc to the DCA 276 degree radial at 13NM 385053N/0771848W, thence north to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1NM radius of Freeway Airport /W00/ Mitchellville, MD.  The FRZ is within and part of the Washington ADIZ.

1.      Only authorized DOD, and Federal/State/Local Law Enforcement/ Air Ambulance operations are permitted within the FRZ with prior coordination and approval from the Air Security Operations Center (ASOC) AT 866-598-9524 .

2.      All flight waivers to operate within the FRZ are suspended except waivers beginning with ELO, GOV or SPO.

3.   Only authorized CFR Part 121 regularly scheduled commercial passenger and all-cargo flights that MEET OR EXCEED the Transportation Security Administration approved Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Domestic Security Inspection Program (DSIP), Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), or All-Cargo International Security Procedure (ACISP) and DOS Foreign Aircraft issued a diplomatic clearance are authorized to operate within the FRZ.

4.   Only authorized CFR Part 129 regularly scheduled commercial passenger flights that MEET OR EXCEED the Transportation Security Administration approved Aircraft Operator Standard Security Program (AOSSP), Domestic Security Inspection Program (DSIP) are authorized to operate into and out of Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).

5.      The provisions of FDC NOTAM 7/0211 authorizing operations at the Maryland 3 airports are temporarily suspended.

In Addition, Aircraft Receiving Authorization to Operate within the ADIZ/FRZ shall be required to:

   1 . Be on an active VFR /IFR flight plan.

2 . Have a discrete transponder code assigned by ATC.

3 . Remain in continuous two-way communications with ATC.

Aircraft Entering/Operating within the ADIZ/FRZ Without Authorization may be Intercepted and diverted to:

1. Easton, MD (ESN), Stafford, VA (RMN) or Carroll County, MD (DMW) Airports for questioning by Federal Law Officers.

The NOTAMs discussed in this advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMS.

FOR QUESTIONS OR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT FAA AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS SECURITY AT 866-598-9522 .