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	NOTAM Number : FDC 7/0211 Download shapefiles Issue Date : July 27, 2007 at 1705 UTC Location : Washington Center, Washington, District of Columbia Beginning Date and Time : August 30, 2007 at 0500 UTC Ending Date and Time : Until further notice Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions for Special Security Reasons Type : Security Replaced NOTAM(s) : N/A Pilots May Contact : Washington Hub Flight Service Station (DCA) Automated Flight Service Station, 866-225-7410 Jump To:       Affected Areas Operating Restrictions and Requirements Other Information Affected Area(s) Top Airspace Definition: The Washington, DC metropolitan area flight restricted zone (DC FRZ) is defined as an area bounded by a line 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 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL Effective Date(s): From August 30, 2007 at 0500 UTC (August 30, 2007 at 0100 EDT) Until further notice Operating Restrictions and Requirements Top No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered by this NOTAM (except as described). This notice, and another separate notice for the Air Defense Identification Zone (DC ADIZ), replaces previously issued FDC NOTAMs 6/2550 and 7/7778 for the DC ADIZ/FRZ. Effective 0708300500 UTC the NOTAMs describing temporary flight restrictions (TFRS) for the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Air Defense Identification Zone (DC ADIZ) and Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) will be replaced by a single NOTAM published in the Notice To Airman publication (Class II) as the DC Metropolitan ADIZ/FRZ NOTAM. Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(b), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies the DC FRZ as "national defense airspace." any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this airspace is 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 federal law enforcement/security personnel and/or DoD. It is recommended that all pilots flying under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) within 100 NM of the Washington /DCA/ VOR/DME complete special awareness training for the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. This training is available in the Aviation Learning Center at www.faasafety.gov. Pursuant to 14 CFR sections 99.7, Special Security Instructions and 91.139, Emergency Air Traffic Rules, aircraft flight operations are prohibited: within the DC FRZ, from the surface up to but not including FL180, except as specified below and/or unless authorized by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator via the Domestic Events Network (DEN). Part I. Operating requirements in the DC FRZ: Except for DoD, law enforcement and wavered lifeguard/aeromedical flights, all aircraft will conduct the flight at an altitude that will ensure acceptable radar coverage unless operationally necessary and with prior coordination with the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC). Unless specifically authorized by waiver from the FAA, or except as provided below, all part 91, 101, 103, 105, 125, 133, 137 flight operations are prohibited within the DC FRZ. A. The following operations are permitted in the DC FRZ: 1) US military aircraft with prior FAA approval or DoD aircraft operating in or out of DoD airfields. 2) Law enforcement with prior FAA approval. 3) Other US federal agencies with prior FAA approval. 4) Foreign operated military and state aircraft with a State Department Authorized Diplomatic Clearance and State Department notification to the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). 5) Aircraft operating under the DC Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) with a TSA flight authorization. 6) Part 121,129 and 135 air carrier flights with TSA approved full aircraft operator standard security programs/ procedures and specific authorization from the department of transportation may land and depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). 7) DoD, federal and state government agency aircraft on an operational mission with prior FAA and NCRCC approval may land and depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA). 8) Federal, State, Federal DoD Contract, Local Government Agency Aircraft and part 121,129 and 135 air carrier flights with TSA approved full aircraft Operator Standard Security programs/procedures, if operating with DoD permission and notification to the FAA and the NCRCC, may land and depart Andrews AFB, MD. A PPR into Andrews AFB may be required. 9) Lifeguard and aeromedical flights that receive appropriate authorization or waiver before entering the DC FRZ. For information on waivers, contact the TSA at (571) 227-1322 or (571) 227-2467 during business hours. After business hours, contact the FAA at the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC), telephone 866-598-9522. 10) Except approved DOD, law enforcement, and wavered lifeguard/aeromedical flights, all VFR aircraft operations within the DC FRZ are restricted to an indicated airspeed of 180 knots or less, if capable. If unable the pilot must contact the appropriate ATC facility and advise them of the aircraft's operational limitations. All aircraft must maintain radio contact with ATC and continuously squawk an ATC-assigned discrete transponder code. Aircraft must monitor VHF guard 121.5 or UHF 243.0 if able. Before departing from an airport within the DC FRZ or before entering the DC FRZ, all aircraft except DOD, law enforcement, and wavered lifeguard/aeromedical flights must file and activate an IFR or a DC FRZ flight plan with a discrete code assigned by an ATC facility. Aircraft must squawk the discrete code at all times while in the DC FRZ. Pilots can obtain information about waiver applications from the FAA website at http://waiver.tfr.faa.gov or call the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC), telephone 866-598-9522. Information about TSA security authorization and waivers can be found at: http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/ga/waiver-forms.shtm (case sensitive - use lower case only). Part II. Operating to or from the Maryland 3: Overview: A. The Maryland 3 refers to the following airports: College Park Airport (CGS), Potomac Airfield (VKX) and Washington Executive/Hyde Field (W32). B. Pre-takeoff requirement to or from the Maryland 3: 1) Pilots must call Washington Hub Flight Service Station (FSS), Telephone 866-225-7410 and identify themselves using the confidential Pilot Identification Code assigned to them. C. All persons operating an aircraft to or from the Maryland 3 must follow these operating requirements and all other requirements as specified by the TSA, and meet or exceed the provisions of 49 CFR Part 1562.3: 1) Be equipped with an operational Mode C transponder and continuously squawk an ATC-assigned transponder code. 2) File a DC FRZ flight plan for each leg of flight with the Washington Hub FSS, Telephone 866-225-7410. Pilots may not file a DC FRZ flight plan while airborne. 3) Obtain an ATC authorization with discrete transponder code from the Potomac TRACON. 4) Maintain two-way radio communication with ATC while operating within the DC /FRZ. 5) Aircraft must monitor VHF guard 121.5 or UHF 243.0 if able. Egress/ingress procedures for the Maryland 3: A. Egress procedures: 1) Obtain an ATC authorization from Potomac Approach Control, Telephone 866-599-3874. 2) IFR departing W32 and VKX: ATC will provide eastbound or southbound egress instructions to exit the DC FRZ. Aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC. IFR departing CGS: ATC will provide eastbound or northbound egress instructions to exit the DC FRZ. Aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC. VFR aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC until clear of the DC FRZ and the class B airspace and expect egress instructions away from the DC FRZ. B. Ingress procedures: 1) Comply with standard DC FRZ operating requirements. 2) VFR ingress to college park airport: pilots can expect routing via the vicinity of Freeway Airport (W00). VFR ingress to Potomac airport and Washington Executive/Hyde Field: pilots can expect routing via the vicinity of Maryland Airport or Nottingham VORTAC (OTT). IFR cancellation in the air may be accepted by ATC; however, pilots must remain on the ATC issued transponder code until on the ground. Part III. Transponder failure: Any person operating an aircraft within the DC FRZ who becomes aware of an inability to comply with the requirement to continuously squawk the ATC assigned transponder code must immediately request control instructions and comply with all instructions from ATC. If unable to contact ATC, pilots must exit the DC FRZ by the most lateral direct route. These procedures do not authorize penetration of restricted and prohibited airspace. Part IV. Definitions: The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) is defined as an area bounded by a line 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, from the surface up to but not including FL180. The DC FRZ is within and part of the Washington DC Metropolitan Area ADIZ. For purposes of this NOTAM only, a DC FRZ flight plan is defined as a flight plan filed for the sole purpose of complying with the requirements for VFR operation into or out of the DC FRZ. The DC FRZ flight plan is separate and distinct from a standard VFR flight plan. A DC FRZ flight plan will fulfill the requirements for a DC ADIZ flight plan. There is no search and rescue associated with DC FRZ flight plans. Part V. Resources: direct any questions on the DC FRZ to the FAA representative at the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC), Telephone 866-598-9522. Information about waiver applications and TSA security authorization can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/ga/waiver-forms.shtm (case sensitive - use lower case only), or call the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC), telephone 866-598-9522, Washington Hub Flight Service Station (FSS), Telephone 866-225-7410 Other Information: Top ARTCC: ZDC - Washington Center Point of Contact: National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC) Telephone 866-598-9522 Authority: Title 14 CFR section 99.7
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