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9/2786 (#14)

Valid Time
08/15/2009 0001UTC Until Further Notice

Special Notice
Aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight more than 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) that operate to or from or within or transit territorial Airspace of the United States (U.S.).  This notice, and another separate special notice NOTAMS for aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight of 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) or less, replaces previously issued FDC special notice NOTAMS 8/35576 and 9/9920.  In addition to the requirements prescribed in 14 CFR Part 99, security control of Air Traffic, the following special security requirements are in effect pursuant to 14 CFR section 99.7 special security instructions. 

Part I
Authorized operations aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight more than 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) are not authorized to operate to or from or within or transit territorial airspace of the U.S. unless they meet the conditions of one of the following paragraphs:  In addition, aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight more than 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) are not authorized to enter U.S. territorial airspace enroute to planned alternates unless operator meets the requirements listed in thei notice prior to listing U.S. airports as alternate landing airports in the aircraft flight plan

  • All foreign diplomatic flights with a state department approved diplomatic clearance are authorized except, diplomatic flights from state department designated special interest countries must also have an FAA routing authorization.  NOTE: Washington National-Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) is not authorized for arrival or departure of foreign diplomatic flights.
  • Aircraft registered in the United States are authorized to operate within the territorial airspace of the United States in accordance with all applicable regulations.  Aircraft registered in the U.S. are also authorized to operate VFR in airport traffic pattern areas of United States Airports near the United States Border.  However, if the aircraft departs the airport VFR pattern at any time and transits Canadian, Mexican, or International airspace enroute to another airport, the requirements of paragraphs E. and F apply.
  • U.S. military, air ambulance, fire fighting, law enforcement, rescue recovery, and emergency evacuation aircraft engaged in operations within 50 nm of the border are authorized only with an ATC-assigned descrete beacon code.  This requirement is applicable if conducting operations that exit and reenter or cross in and out of territorial airspace of the United States.
  • Canadian and Mexican air ambulance, fire fighting, law enforcement, rescue recovery, and emergency evacuation aircraft engaged in operations within 50 nm of the border, with or without an active flight plan, are authorized with an ATC-assigned discrete beacon code.
  • U.S. registered aircraft are authorized to operate to or from or transit territorial airspace of the U.S. if in compliance with conditions 1 through 5:
  • Be on an active flight plan
  • Squawk a discrete transponder code
  • Maintain two-way radio communication with ATC
  • Comply with all U.S. customs requirements
  • Are operating under an approved TSA aviation security program or are operating with an FAA/TSA airspace waiver
  • NOTE #1 – Aircraft conducting test operations that depart and return to U.S. airports, without any intermediate stops, do not have to comply
  • NOTE #2 – Aircraft operations that depart U.S. Airports and transit Canadian, Mexican, or International airspace enroute to another U.S. airport, without any intermediate stops outside of the United Staets, do not have to comply with item 5 of this section.
  • Foreign registered aircraft not specifically authorized in paragraphs  A –E of this part, are authorized if in compliance with conditions 1 through 6:
  • Be on an active flight plan
  • Squawk discrete transponder code
  • Maintain two-way radio communication
  • Comply with all U.S. customs and border protection requirements
  • Are operating under an approved TSA aviation security program or are operating with an FAA/TSA airspace waiver
  • In receipt of an FAA routing authorization if the aircraft is registered in Russia or the Peoples Republic of China or the aircraft is operating with the ICAO three letter designator of a Russian or Peoples Republic of China operator.

Part II
FAA/TSA airspace waivers, TSA aviation security programs, FAA routing authorizations, and state diplomatic clearances

  • FAA/TSA Airspace Waivers
  • Operators may submit requests for  FAA/TSA airspace waivers at https://waiver.c3.faa.gov
  • Information regarding TSA aviation security programs for general aviation can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/airspace_waivers.shtm or can be obtained by contacting TSA at 571-227-2071.
  • For emergency or short notice requests, contact TSA at 571-227-2071 or after hours at 703-563-3400.
  •  TSA Aviation Security Programs
  •  Information regarding TSA aviation security programs for general aviation can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/rules.shtm.
  • Contacts for information regarding TSA aviation security programs will be provided by the department of transportation during the commercial certification process.  U.S. commercial aircraft operators contact their principal security inspectors (PSI).  Foreign air carriers contact their International Industry Representative (IIR).
  •  FAA routing authorization information applicable to state department designated special interest flight operations in U.S. territorial airspace is available by country at: http://www.faa.gov/airports_airtraffic/air_traffic/publications/ifim/us/restrictions/ or by contacting the FAA at 202-267-8115
  • State department diplomatic clearance information applicable to all foreign diplomatic flights operating in U.S. territorial airspace is available at: http://www.useg.org/useg.html or contact the state department at 202-736-7158 or after hours at 202-647-9000.

Part III
Special Notice

  • Pilots are reminded that there are increased security measures in place at many areas.  In accordance with 14 CFR section 91.103, prior to departure, pilots must obtain pertinent flight information, including any temporary flight restrictions along their route of flight or at the point of departure/arrival. 
  • Noncompliance with the security requirements in this special notice may result in the flight being denied entry into the territorial airspace of the U.S. or ground stopped at a U.S. airport designated by the FAA and/or TSA.
  • Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this special notice may be subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307.  Pilots who don’t adhere to the following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by law enforcement/USSS/security personnel.

Part IV
Waivers under previous notam
All existing FAA/TSA waivers under FDC notam 8/3577 remain valid for the specified end date in waiver.

Part V
Definitions

  • Territorial airspace of the U.S. means the airspace over the U.S., Its territories and possessions and the airspace overlying the territorial waters between the U.S. coast and twelve nautical miles from the U.S. coast.
  • To or from means any flight entering U.S. territorial airspace after departure from a location outside of the U.S. for landing at a destination in the U.S. or exiting U.S. territorial airspace after departure from a location in the U.S., or any flight that exits U.S. territorial airspace and returns into U.S. territorial airspace to land at a destination in the U.S. 
  • Transit means any flight departing from a location outside of the U/S/ enroute to a location outside of the U.S., its territories or possessions, which operates in the territorial airspace of the U.S. enroute to a location outside the U.S., its territories or possessions.
  • Within means any flight departing from a location inside of the U.S., its territories or possessions, which operates in the territorial airspace of the U.S. enroute to a location inside the U.S., its territories or possessions.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Airspace Waiver: A grant of relief by the FAA/TSA from the requirements of specific regulations to the degree and for the time period specified in the waiver.
  • State department designated special interest countries are Cuba, Iran, North Korea, The Peoples Republic of China, Russia, Sudan, and Syria.

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