FAA NOTAMs
< FDC - "Flight Data Center" (Issuing Facility) / NOTAM - "Notice to Airmen">
< 1 nautical mile (nm) = 1.15 statute mile (sm) >
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FAA TFR list
More Reading:
• The FAA TFR briefing guide explains the various types and uses of TFRs in the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Read how AMA Is Finding A Solution For Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) in the D.C. Area.
• Read Rich Hanson's In the Air article explaining the effect TFRs have on model aviation.
• Read our letter to the US Department of Homeland Security about the effects of TFRs on model aviation.
Posted 07/14/2025
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Linwood, NJ and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 5 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check the FAA TFR list often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ATLANTIC CITY VORTAC (ACY) 347 degree radial at 0.1 nautical miles. (Latitude: 39º27'27"N, Longitude: 74º34'38"W)
Radius: 5 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 4999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From July 16, 2025 at 1900 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1500 EDT)
To July 16, 2025 at 2015 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1615 EDT)
Area B
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ATLANTIC CITY VORTAC (ACY) 186 degree radial at 5.8 nautical miles. (Latitude: 39º21'31"N, Longitude: 74º34'05"W)
Radius: 5 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 4999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From July 16, 2025 at 1930 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1530 EDT)
To July 16, 2025 at 2100 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1700 EDT)
Area C
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ATLANTIC CITY VORTAC (ACY) 347 degree radial at 0.1 nautical miles. (Latitude: 39º27'27"N, Longitude: 74º34'38"W)
Radius: 5 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 4999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From July 16, 2025 at 2030 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1630 EDT)
To July 16, 2025 at 2200 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1800 EDT)
TFR - 5/7911
Posted 07/14/2025
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Wilkes-Barre, PA and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 7 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check the FAA TFR list often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the WILKES-BARRE VORTAC (LVZ) 332 degree radial at 5.3 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º20'33"N, Longitude: 75º45'43"W)
Radius: 7 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 4999 feet AGL
Effective Date(s):
From July 16, 2025 at 1615 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1215 EDT)
To July 16, 2025 at 2000 UTC (July 16, 2025 at 1600 EDT)
TFR - 5/7910
Posted 07/12/2025
An FAA NOTAM/TFR has been issued for Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding areas for the times listed below. The TFR was issued for VIP movement in the area. Outdoor radio control model aircraft operations are prohibited within a 30 nm radius for the specific times listed below. Control Line and Free Flight modelers should use discretion when operating within the TFR. Please note that TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Check the FAA TFR list often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information.
See the links to the TFR below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:
AMA members can also sign up for UASidekick at no cost to view interactive maps of flight restrictions in their area.
Area A
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 334 degree radial at 15.5 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º29'29"N, Longitude: 80º13'58"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 1700 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1300 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 1830 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1430 EDT)
Area B
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 334 degree radial at 15.5 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º29'29"N, Longitude: 80º13'58"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 1700 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1300 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 1830 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1430 EDT)
Area C
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 034 degree radial at 10.9 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º26'36"N, Longitude: 79º56'31"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 1745 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1345 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 2200 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1800 EDT)
Area D
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 034 degree radial at 10.9 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º26'36"N, Longitude: 79º56'31"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 1745 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1345 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 2200 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1800 EDT)
Area E
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 334 degree radial at 15.5 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º29'29"N, Longitude: 80º13'58"W)
Radius: 30 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 2100 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1700 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 2300 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1900 EDT)
Area F
Airspace Definition:
Center: On the ALLEGHENY VOR/DME (AGC) 334 degree radial at 15.5 nautical miles. (Latitude: 40º29'29"N, Longitude: 80º13'58"W)
Radius: 10 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 17999 feet MSL
Effective Date(s):
From July 15, 2025 at 2100 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1700 EDT)
To July 15, 2025 at 2300 UTC (July 15, 2025 at 1900 EDT)
TFR - 5/7447
Posted 02/17/09 (Indefinite)
A NOTAM has been issued in regards to the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). In the interest of National Security the FAA has codified special flight rules and flight restrictions for certain aircraft operations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. The new rules and the NOTAM went into effect on February 17, 2009 and were updated December 1, 2010. The rules and restrictions remain in effect until further notice. Outdoor model aircraft operations are prohibited within the inner portion of the SFRA known as the Washington Metropolitan Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ). TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the link to the NOTAM and the Map View of the Affected Area below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:NOTAM - Washington DC Metropolitan Special Flight Rules Area
NOTAM/TFR Updated 12/31/2024 - 4/2080
Map View of the Special Flight Rules Area
Posted 10/27/14 (Indefinite)
A permanent nationwide NOTAM/TFR has been issued for the airspace surrounding major sporting events. Special security instructions; commencing one hour before the scheduled time of the event until one hour after the end of the event… All aircraft operations; including parachute jumping, unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited within a 3 nm radius from the surface up to and including 3,000' above ground level of any stadium having a seating capacity of 30,000 or more people where either a regular or post season Major League Baseball, National Football League, or NCAA division one football game is occurring. This NOTAM also applies to NASCAR, Sprint Cup, Indy Car, and Champ series races excluding qualifying and pre-race events. Flights conducted for operational purposes of any event, stadium or venue and broadcast coverage for the broadcast rights holder are authorized with an approved airspace waiver. An FAA airspace waiver does not relieve operators from obtaining all other necessary authorizations and complying with all applicable federal aviation regulations. The restrictions described above do not apply to those aircraft authorized by and in contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes, department of defense, law enforcement, and air ambulance flight operations. TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the link to the NOTAM below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:Posted 10/27/14 (Indefinite)
Permanent NOTAM/TFRs have been issued for the airspace surrounding the Disneyland and Disney World theme parks. Special security instructions; all aircraft flight operations, including unmanned and remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited within a 3 nm radius of Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) and Disney World (Orlando, FL) from the surface up to and including 3,000’ above ground level. The restrictions do not apply to those aircraft authorized by and in contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes, Department of Defense, law enforcement, and air ambulance flight operations. Flights conducted for operational purposes of any Disneyland/Disney World event and venue are authorized with an approved waiver. An FAA airspace waiver does not relieve operators from obtaining all other necessary authorizations and complying with all applicable federal aviation regulations.TFRs are subject to change with very short notice. Please check back often for the most current NOTAM/TFR information. Timely alerts are also available on the web or on your cell phone at: Twitter.com/modelaircraft.
See the links to the NOTAMs below for more detailed information regarding the restrictions:Map View of the Affected Areas
View the Disney World TFR in Google Earth
View the Disneyland TFR in Google Earth
(Open the KML file or download and open in Google Earth)-
- FRZ - Approx, 15nm radius from Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W
The DC FRZ is that airspace depicted beginning at Latitude: 38º59’31”N, Longitude: 077º18'30", thence clockwise along a 15nm arc from the DCA/VOR (Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W) to Latitude: 39º06’28”N, Longitude: 077º04'32"W, thence southeast via a line drawn to Latitude: 39º02’18”N, Longitude: 076º50'38"W, thence south via a line drawn to Latitude: 38º59’01”N, Longitude: 076º48'32"W, thence clockwise along a 13nm arc from the DCA/VOR to Latitude: 38º50’53”N, Longitude: 077º18'48", thence north to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1nm radius of Freeway Airport, Mitchellville, MD. The FRZ is within and part of the Washington Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA). - Disney World (Indefinite)
(3nm radius from Latitude: 28º24'45"N, Longitude: 81º34'20"W) - Disneyland (Indefinite)
(3nm radius from Latitude: 33º48'05"N, Longitude: 117º55'17"W)
- FRZ - Approx, 15nm radius from Latitude: 38º51’34”N, Longitude: 077º02'11"W
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