The current TFR Alert for the Palm Beach, FL area is set for November 22nd – 24th, 2016.
The FAA has sent out a flight advisory regarding a TFR alert for the Palm Beach, FL area. The TFR is described as a “typical 3NM Security TFR” and the FAA is saying that exact times and locations may change, but that pilots planning any flights into the region should check the NOTAMs frequently, preferably before every flight. According to the agency, “previous TFRs in this region have resulted in numerous airspace violations.” In addition to the FAA, the DOD and other federal agencies will be checking the airspace for possible violations, and “several types of operations may be prohibited during this event.”
For those interested, you can read the flight advisory here.
Current NOTAMs for the West Palm Beach Area
To check the current NOTAMs, visit the FAA’s NOTAM System website here. As of this posting, the TFR is in effect from 1611222230 UTC (1730 LOCAL 11/22/16) UNTIL 1611250430 UTC (2330 LOCAL 11/24/16). Here is the rest of the current NOTAM information:
- !FDC 6/1009 ZMA PART 1 OF 3 FL..AIRSPACE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA..TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS. NOVEMBER 22-24, 2016 LOCAL. PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) CLASSIFIES THE AIRSPACE DEFINED IN THIS NOTAM AS ‘NATIONAL DEFENSE AIRSPACE’. 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. PURSUANT TO TITLE 14, SECTION 91.141 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL 1611222230-1611250430 END PART 1 OF 3
- !FDC 6/1009 ZMA PART 2 OF 3 FL..AIRSPACE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA..TEMPORARY FLIGHT REGULATIONS, AIRCRAFT FLIGHT OPERATIONS, TO INCLUDE REMOTE CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED: WITHIN AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 264047N0800327W (PBI094001.6) SFC-2999FT AGL EFFECTIVE 1611222230 UTC (1730 LOCAL 11/22/16) UNTIL 1611250430 UTC (2330 LOCAL 11/24/16). EXCEPT THE FLIGHT OPERATIONS LISTED BELOW: 1. AIRCRAFT ARRIVING OR DEPARTING KPBI AIRPORT. 2. MILITARY AIRCRAFT DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (USSS). 3. LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING, AND MEDEVAC/AIR AMBULANCE FLIGHTS ON ACTIVE MISSIONS. 4. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NECESSITATED FOR SAFETY OR EMERGENCY REASONS. 5. ALL AIRCRAFT APPROVED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE TFR MUST BE SQUAWKING AN ATC DISCRETE CODE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE TFR AND MUST REMAIN IN TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS WITH ATC. 1611222230-1611250430 END PART 2 OF 3
- !FDC 6/1009 ZMA PART 3 OF 3 FL..AIRSPACE PALM BEACH, FLORIDA..TEMPORARY FLIGHT 1611222230-1611250430 END PART 3 OF 3
Remember, if you’re flying into the area, check for the most recent and up to date information.
