Chapter 6. SPECIAL DATA
NOTAMs
Section 1. WEATHER AND WEATHER REPORTING EQUIPMENT
6-1-1. GENERAL
Airspace NOTAMs will be prefaced with the keyword AIRSPACE following the location identifier.
6-1-2. FORMATTING
AIRSPACE NOTAM (D)s
a. The flight service specialist is responsible for formatting certain airspace information into NOTAMs. Those occasions are identified in this section.
NOTE-
The examples used in this order are representative of the format discussed in this section.
b. For guidance on NOTAM D composition, see paragraph 4-2-1, NOTAM Composition.
6-1-3. NOTAM (D) HOURS OF OPERATION SURFACE AREAS
Disseminate the following conditions as NOTAM:
a. Change in the hours of operation of a surface area due to other than seasonal daylight time changes.
EXAMPLES-
!HEF HEF AIRSPACE CESA HRS 0730-1700 DLY TIL 0709011700
!LYH LYH AIRSPACE CDSA HRS 0615-2100 MON-FRI /0830-1700 SAT/1000-1900 SUN TIL 0710121900
b. Only those surface areas identified in the airspace section of the AFD as part time are subject to change by NOTAM. All others can be changed only through rulemaking action.
EXAMPLES-
!DDC DDC COM UNAVBL BLW 3000 0400-1200 DLY
!DDC DDC SVC WX REP NOT AVBL 0600-2200 DLY
NOTE-
Weather report not available means a total weather observation equipment failure.
6-1-4. RESTRICTED
AREAS
A NOTAM shall be issued to activate a restricted area at other than published times for those charted restricted areas that contain the statement: "BY NOTAM," "INTERMITTENT BY NOTAM," or
"OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM." A NOTAM shall not be issued to make other changes to the charted altitude or dimensions.
NOTE-
1. Descriptions of restricted areas are found in the Federal Register initially. Supplemental changes or new descriptions are found in the Federal Register issued daily except Sunday, Saturday, and Federal holidays. When a frequent need (more than once a week) exists to activate an area to a lower altitude, it would be more appropriate to formally subdivide the airspace through rulemaking action.
2. This information is received from the controlling facility/agency (ARTCC, approach control, RAPCON, etc.) and shall be referenced to the nearest VOR/DME, NDB, or VORTAC. Restricted areas shall be bracketed by no more than two VOR/DMEs, NDBs, or VORTACs without the permission of the Flight Services, Safety and Operations Support, Operational Procedures.
EXAMPLES-
Single:
!IPT RAV AIRSPACE R5802A ACT TIL 0711211230
Bracketed:
!PIE OMN AIRSPACE R2907A ACT TIL 0710211800
!OCF OCF AIRSPACE R2907A ACT TIL 0709211800
6-1-5. AIRSPACE
AND ALTITUDE RESERVATIONS
a. CARF/ARTCC altitude reservation NOTAMs shall be transmitted by the USNOF to the WMSCR system for distribution. The information will be stored in the USNS database and available for request/reply. If the altitude reservation affects international airspace, it will be sent and stored as an international NOTAM.
1. Altitude reservation involving a single ARTCC.
EXAMPLE-
!CARF ZNY AIRSPACE STATIONARY AIRSPACE RESERVATION WITHIN 100 NM RADIUS FJC360020 5500-FL270 WEF 0711131500-0711231700
2. Altitude reservation involving two ARTCCs.
NOTE-
If the Central Air Reservation Function (CARF) reserved airspace covers two or more ARTCCs, a CARF NOTAM shall be issued for each ARTCC as shown below.
EXAMPLES-
!CARF ZDC AIRSPACE STATIONARY AIRSPACE RESERVATION 50 NM EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FROM ILM TO CRE 5500-16000 WEF 0710131300-0710151300
!CARF ZJX AIRSPACE STATIONARY AIRSPACE RESERVATION 50 NM EITHER SIDE OF A LINE FROM ILM TO CRE 5500-16000 WEF 0712131300-0712151300
b. Missile firing and offshore airspace reservations. ARTCCs shall issue as a NOTAM missile firing exercises and offshore airspace reservations. These NOTAMs shall be transmitted as an international NOTAM to all offices requesting distribution of this data. These NOTAMs will remain current in the international NOTAM file of the USNS and will be available via request/reply.
EXAMPLE-
GG (addressee)
220302 KDZZNAXX
Axxxx/xx NOTAMN A) KZOA
B) 0703240351 C) 0703240455
E) THAT WATER OPERATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
KZOA 3411N12456W 3451N12322W 3426N12319W 3417N12453W PHZH 3040N14545W 3054N14453W 3037N14447W 3023N14539W
IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY ALL NONPARTICIPATING PILOTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO AVOID THE ABOVE AREAS. IFR TRAFFIC UNDER ATC JURISDICTION SHOULD ANTICIPATE REROUTING IN VICINITY OF IMPACTS. F) SFC G) UNL
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7930.2, para 9-1-1, Retrieving International NOTAMs.
6-1-6. AIRCRAFT
OPERATIONS
a. Upon receipt of a waiver to 14 CFR Part 91, but not more than 3 days prior to the event, issue NOTAMs for air shows, demonstrations, and aerobatics areas. The NOTAM text will include the area affected by reference to nautical mile radius and altitude.
1. Use the following data in the formulation of the NOTAM:
(a) Date/time the activity will begin.
(b) Size of the affected area in a nautical mile radius.
(c) Location of the center of the affected area in relation to:
(1) The nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC when it is 25 nautical miles or less from the center of the activity.
(2) The nearest public-use airport, when the center of the activity is more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC.
(d) Affected altitudes.
(e) Duration of the activity.
(f) Name, address, and telephone number of the person requesting authorization or giving notice.
(g) Identification of the aircraft to be used.
(h) Aircraft radio frequencies available.
2. Disseminate information received as follows:
EXAMPLES-
!PNS PNS AIRSPACE AIRSHOW ACFT 5000/BLW 5 NMR PNS AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF
0709081200-0709081400
!MIV MIV AIRSPACE AIRSHOW ACFT 10000/BLW 5 NMR MIV AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF
0708122100-0708122300
!SAV SAV AIRSPACE DMSTN ACFT 15000/BLW 5 NMR SAV AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF 0710122100-0710122300
b. Upon receipt of a waiver, but not more than 3 days prior to the event, issue NOTAMs for unmanned aircraft. The NOTAM text will include a description of the area.
1. Use the following data in the formation of the NOTAM for Unmanned Aircraft operations.
(a) Date/time the activity will begin.
(b) A description of the affected area in nautical miles.
(c) The altitudes affected.
(d) The identifier(s) of the affected ARTCC(s).
(e) Duration of the activity.
(f) FAA authorization to operate Unmanned Aircraft.
NOTE-
FAA authorization will be a Certificate of Authorization or Waiver, Special Airworthiness, or similar. FSS Personnel should receive a copy prior to issuance of the NOTAM.
2. Disseminate information received as follows using the affected ARTCC(s) as the affected location:
EXAMPLES-
!DEN ZDV AIRSPACE UNMANNED ACFT 50 NM EITHER SIDE GLD TO LAA 14000-16000 WEF 0712131300-0712151300
!ABQ ZAB AIRSPACE UNMANNED ACFT 10000/BLW 10 NMR OLS WEF 0712122100-0712122300
3. Unmanned Aircraft operations involving two or more ARTCCs.
EXAMPLES-
!CLE ZOB AIRSPACE UNMANNED ACFT 12000-15000 WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY EKN049007 ESL188014 ESL187034 EKN170016 WEF 0711291600-0711300800
!DCA ZDC AIRSPACE UNMANNED ACFT 12000-15000 WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY EKN049007 ESL188014 ESL187034 EKN170016 WEF 0711291600-0711300800
NOTE-
Use of ARTCC identifiers as the Affected Location for Unmanned Aircraft NOTAMs will ensure pilots receive the informationfor flight plan routes in the same Center airspace. Additional Pointer NOTAMs may be issued as necessary.
6-1-7. AERIAL
REFUELING
A NOTAM shall be issued for published and established routes as follows.
a. IFR. The ARTCC shall notify the tie-in FSS at least 2 hours in advance when an established IFR aerial refueling track will be activated if any of the activity will be conducted outside restricted/warning or Class A airspace.
b. VFR. The scheduling activity shall notify the tie-in FSS in advance when an established VFR refueling track will be activated if any of the activity will be conducted outside restricted/warning areas.
EXAMPLE-
!ABQ ABQ AIRSPACE AR115 ACT 0200-0500 DLY WEF 0709020200-0709070500
NOTE-
NOTAM (D)s will be issued for special refueling tracks/anchors outside Class A airspace so as to define the refueling area as specifically as mission security will allow.
REFERENCE-
FAAO JO 7610.4, para 10-6-6, Special Exercises, and para 10-6-7, Issue NOTAM.
6-1-8. PARACHUTE
JUMPING/SKY DIVING (PJE)
a. Obtain the following data:
1. Date/time the activity will begin.
2. Size of the affected area in a nautical mile radius.
3. Location of the center of the affected area in relation to the nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC when it is 25 nautical miles or less from the center of the activity.
(a) Also include reference to the nearest public-use airport when the center of the activity is 25 nautical miles or less from the nearest public-use airport.
(b) The nearest public-use airport, when the center of activity is more than 25 miles from the nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC.
EXAMPLES-
!CPR DDY AIRSPACE PJE 2 NMR DDY205038/24 SW CPR 10000/BLW WEF 0712141400-0712141830
(Pointer NOTAM)
!CPR CPR AIRSPACE SEE DDY 12/045 PJE WEF 0712141400-0712141830
4. Affected altitudes.
5. Duration of the activity.
6. Name, address, and telephone number of the person requesting authorization or giving notice.
7. Identification of the aircraft to be used.
8. Aircraft radio frequencies available.
b. Disseminate information received as follows:
EXAMPLES-
(VOR F/R/D at airport)
!DSM DSM AIRSPACE PJE 3 NMR DSM149009/0Y5 10000/BLW WEF 0709211400-0709211600
(VOR F/R/D)
!DCA BRV AIRSPACE PJE 2 NMR BRV130025 12000/BLW WEF 0711301200-0711301600
(airport)
!CHO CHO AIRSPACE PJE 5 NMR 10000/BLW WEF 0709231400-0709231800
(from an airport)
!CHO CHO AIRSPACE PJE 30 NE 5 NMR 10000/BLW WEF 0710231300-0710231600
NOTE-
Activities that will prohibit the use of airspace will require the issuance of an FDC NOTAM by the USNOF.
REFERENCE-
14 CFR Section 91.137.
6-1-9. DEPARTURE
PROCEDURES AND STANDARD TERMINAL ARRIVALS
a. Departure Procedures (DP). Information pertaining to temporary changes in published DPs shall be issued by the USNOF.
EXAMPLE-
!USD SAN AIRSPACE BORDER THREE DEPARTURE JULIAN TRANSITION: FROM OVER BROWS INT VIA JLI R-182 TO JLI VORTAC
b. Standard Terminal Arrivals (STARs) and profile descents. Information pertaining to temporary changes in published STAR and profile descent procedures shall be issued by the USNOF.
EXAMPLE-
!UAR SAN AIRSPACE BARET FOUR ARRIVAL IMPERIAL TRANSITION: FROM OVER IPL VORTAC VIA IPL R-258 AND MZB R-076 TO BARET INT. THENCE...
NOTE-
The appropriate 7100 series form must be submitted to affect permanent charting changes. NOTAMs on DPs and STARs will be carried on the system until published. At that time, the USNOF shall cancel the NOTAM.
6-1-10.
UNMANNED ROCKETS, UNMANNED FREE BALLOONS, HOT AIR BALLOONS, AND HIBAL
Upon receipt of a waiver to 14 CFR Part 101, but not more than 3 days prior to the event, issue a NOTAM containing the following information:
a. Date/time the activity will begin.
b. Size of the affected area in a nautical mile radius.
c. Location of the center of the affected area in relation to the nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC when it is 25 nautical miles or less from the center of the activity.
1. Also include reference to the nearest public-use airport when the center of the activity is 25 nautical miles or less from the nearest public-use airport.
2. The nearest public-use airport when the center of the activity is more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest VOR/DME or VORTAC.
EXAMPLES-
!CPR DDY UNMANNED ROCKET 2 NMR DDY205038/24 SW CPR FL250/BLW WEF 0212141400-0212141830
(Pointer NOTAM)
!CPR CPR SEE DDY 12/045 UNMANNED ROCKET WEF 0212141400-0212141830
d. Affected altitudes.
e. Duration of the activity.
f. For unmanned free balloons the forecasted trajectory and estimated time to cruising altitude or 60,000 feet standard pressure altitude, whichever is lower.
EXAMPLES-
!CPR DDY AIRSPACE UNMANNED ROCKET 2 NMR DDY205038/24 SW CPR FL250/BLW WEF 0712141400-0712141830
(Pointer NOTAM)
!CPR CPR AIRSPACE SEE DDY 12/045 UNMANNED ROCKET WEF 0712141400-0712141830
!ICT ICT AIRSPACE UNMANNED ROCKET 4 NMR ICT190024 FL250/BLW WEF 0708181200-0708182000
!ABQ ABQ AIRSPACE HIBAL ABQ180020 S BND REACHING FL600 TIL 0710251800
!DEN DEN AIRSPACE HIBAL 30 S E BND REACHING 10000 TIL 0711181900
!DSM DSM AIRSPACE AEROBATIC ACFT 4500/BLW 6 NMR DSM AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF 0712291200-0712292200
!SGF SGF AIRSPACE AEROBATIC AREA 3000-8500 3 NMR SGF AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF 0712301400-0712301800
!COU COU AIRSPACE HOT AIR BALLOON 2 NMR COU218015 1500/BLW WEF 0712291600-0712291800
!ABQ ABQ AIRSPACE HOT AIR BALLOON SHOW/RALLY BALLOONS 8000/BLW 8 NMR ABQ AVOIDANCE ADZD WEF 0710141400-0710141830
NOTE-
Activities that will prohibit the use of airspace will require the issuance of an FDC NOTAM by the USNOF.
REFERENCE-
14 CFR Section 91.137.
6-1-11.
LIGHTS OUT/NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) OPERATIONS IN MILITARY OPERATIONS AREAS
Upon notification of a lights out/NVG operation issue a NOTAM containing the following information:
a. Lights Out/NVG Operations;
b. MOA name;
c. Altitude; and
d. Date/time the activity will begin and end
EXAMPLE-
!RNO ZLA AIRSPACE LGTS OUT/NVG TRNG DESERT AND REVEILLE NORTH/SOUTH MOA 9000/BLW AVOIDANCE ADVISED WEF 0712070200-0712070500
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