Get extra lift from AOPA. Start your free membership trial today! Click here

NASA to try again Monday, shuttle launch notam reissued

Click for larger image
Click for larger image

NASA has rescheduled the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis for Monday, October 7. The FAA has reissued a notam restricting the airspace around the Kennedy Space Center. The restrictions will be in effect 9:40 a.m. local until 6:50 p.m. local (1340Z to 2250Z). No Part 91, Part 125, or VFR flight operations will be permitted within a 30-nm radius below 18,000 feet. Aircraft operating between 30 nm and 40 nm must obtain a discrete transponder code and clearance from air traffic control and maintain radio contact with ATC.

02-4-042x

Related Articles