NOTAM Number: FDC 6/7945
Issue Date: December 08, 2006 at 1504 UTC
Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Beginning Date and Time: December 09, 2006 at 1846 UTC
Ending Date and Time: December 10, 2006 at 0226 UTC
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for Special Security Reasons
Type: Security
Replaced NOTAM(s): N/A
Pilots May Contact: Miami Center (ZMA) Center, 305-716-1588

Affected Area(s)

Area A
 Airspace Definition:
 TFR Center: 30.6 nautical miles from MELBOURNE VOR/DME(MLB) on the 004 radial (Latitude: 28º37'00"N, Longitude: 80º37'00"W)
 Radius: 40 nautical miles
 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL
 Effective Date(s):
 December 09, 2006 at 1846 UTC (December 09, 2006 at 1346 EST) - December 10, 2006 at 0226 UTC (December 09, 2006 at 2126 EST)

Area B
 Airspace Definition:
 TFR Center: 30.6 nautical miles from MELBOURNE VOR/DME(MLB) on the 004 radial (Latitude: 28º37'00"N, Longitude: 80º37'00"W)
 Radius: 30 nautical miles
 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL
 Excluding
TFR Center: 20.8 nautical miles from ORMOND BEACH VORTAC(OMN) on the 154 radial (Latitude: 28º59'31"N, Longitude: 80º56'11"W)
 Radius: 4 nautical miles
 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL
 Effective Date(s):
 December 09, 2006 at 1846 UTC (December 09, 2006 at 1346 EST) - December 10, 2006 at 0226 UTC (December 09, 2006 at 2126 EST)

Operating Restrictions and Requirements

No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered by this NOTAM (except as described).

 Except as specified below and/or unless authorized by ATC:

 A. All aircraft operations within a 30 NMR area listed above are prohibited except for:

 1. Military aircraft and aircraft associated with Cape Canaveral operations, rescue/ recovery, medical/lifeguard, emergency evacuation, law enforcement, department of state and fire fighting operations which are permitted only with prior approval from the appropriate ATC facility. Also, IFR regularly scheduled commercial passenger and all-cargo carriers operating under one of the following TSA-approved standard security programs/procedures: aircraft operator standard security program (AOSSP), domestic security integration program (DSIP), twelve five standard security program (TFSSP) all cargo, or all-cargo international security procedure (ACISP) and are arriving into and/or departing from 14 CFR part 139 airports are authorized transit with ATC approval.

 2. VFR flight operations are prohibited except as provided below.

 3. IFR and VFR operations are authorized from the following 3 airports, Arthur Dunn Air Park (X21), Merritt Island (COI) and Space Coast Regional (TIX), as specified below: Effective 0612091846 UTC (1346 local 12/09/06) until 0612092246 UTC (1746 local 12/09/06).

 A. Pre-take off requirements from X21 and COI:

 1. Pilot must complete a vetting process conducted by NASA law enforcement officers (LEO).

 2. Upon completion of the vetting process, pilots must call Orlando Approach Control, telephone 407-825-3398, and identify themselves using the confidential pilot identification code assigned to them.

 3. Orlando Approach Control will assign a departure control frequency, discrete transponder beacon code, and VFR departure instructions or IFR clearance as appropriate, only after verifying the confidential pilot identification code.

 B. Pre-take off requirements from TIX:

 1. Pilot must complete a vetting process conducted by NASA LEO.

 2. Upon completion of the vetting process, pilots must contact TIX ground control. Include aircraft call sign and the assigned confidential pilot identification code.

 3. After verifying the confidential pilot identification code, TIX ATCT will provide normal ATC services except all aircraft must be assigned a discrete transponder code, and for those aircraft departing the traffic pattern a departure control frequency.

 C. The pilot must maintain continuous radio communications with ATC, squawking the assigned transponder code at all times, and remain in radar contact while within the TFR airspace. Aircraft operating under these procedures must fly the most expeditious route practical and must not loiter within the 30 NMR TFR.

 D. Flight operations must be at or below 4500 MSL while within the 30 NM radius TFR.

 E. Aircraft may depart X21/COI/TIX after vetting has occurred and return to land at those airports. Each departure requires additional vetting.

 1. Fixed wing flight training, practice instrument approaches, aerobatic flight, glider operations, parachute operations, ultralight, hang gliding, balloon operations, agriculture/crop dusting, animal population control flight operations, and banner towing operations are not authorized.

 B. Flight operations within the airspace between the 30 NMR and 40 NMR, (including 4.0 NM cut-out for X50, Massey Ranch Airpark) listed above are permitted only in accordance with the following procedures:

 1. The pilot shall obtain a discrete transponder code and clearance from the appropriate ATC facility prior to entering the airspace.

 2. The pilot shall maintain continuous radio communications with ATC and display the assigned transponder code at all times while within the TFR airspace.

 3. Part 91 and VFR overflight traffic shall maintain an indicated airspeed of 180 knots or less.

 C. Information regarding the vetting process may be obtained by calling 321-867-3441/6695 Monday through Friday between 1130 UTC (0630 local) until 2030 UTC (1530 local).

 D. Pilots should check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes to schedule and additional restrictions.

 Unless otherwise authorized by ATC.

Other Information:

ARTCC: ZMA - Miami Center
Point of Contact: Miami Center
 Telephone 305-716-1588
Authority: Title 14 CFR section 99.7

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