NOTAM Number: FDC 6/2238
Issue Date: February 22, 2006 at 20:13 UTC
Location: Metropolitan Area, Washington, District of Columbia
Beginning Date and Time: February 23, 2006 at 17:00 UTC
Ending Date and Time: Until further notice
Reason for NOTAM: Temporary flight restrictions for Special Security Reasons
Type: Security
Replaced NOTAM(s): This notice combines previously issued FDC NOTAMs 5/9477, 5/1254, 4/5555, 5/9481, 5/9482, 6/0465
Pilots May Contact: Leesburg (LEE) Automated Flight Service Station, 866-225-7410

Affected Area(s)

 Airspace Definition:
 Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including FL(180)
 Effective Date(s):
 February 23, 2006 at 17:00 UTC (February 23, 2006 at 12:00 EST) - Until further notice

 Airspace Definition:
 Bay Bridge and Kentmoor
 Altitude: From the surface up to but not including 4500 feet MSL
 Effective Date(s):
 February 23, 2006 at 17:00 UTC (February 23, 2006 at 12:00 EST) - Until further notice

 Airspace Definition:
 Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ)
 Altitude: From the surface up to and not including FL(180)
 Effective Date(s):
 February 23, 2006 at 17:00 UTC (February 23, 2006 at 12:00 EST) - Until further notice

Operating Restrictions and Requirements

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

All Areas

 For purposes of this NOTAM only, a DC ADIZ flight plan is defined as a flight plan filed for the sole purpose of complying with the requirements for VFR operation into or out of the DC ADIZ. The DC ADIZ flight plan is separate and distinct from a standard VFR flight plan. There is no search and rescue associated with DC ADIZ flight plans.

 Transponder Failure: Any person operating an aircraft within the DC ADIZ who becomes aware of an inability to comply with the requirement to continuously squawk the ATC assigned transponder code must immediately request control instructions and comply with all instructions from ATC. If unable to contact ATC, pilots must exit the DC ADIZ by the most direct route. These procedures do not authorize entering restricted areas.

 Penalties: Pilots who do not adhere to the above procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by federal law enforcement/security personnel and/or DoD. Additonal sanctions are possible.

 Get more information about waiver applications from the FAA website at http://www.waiver.tfr.faa.gov

Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area ADIZ

 A. Operating requirements in the DC ADIZ: The following procedures apply within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan ADIZ. No person may operate an aircraft, including ultralight vehicles, unmanned air systems, civil aircraft, and public aircraft, unless that person follows the rules of 14 CFR and meets the following standard DC ADIZ operating requirements:

 1. The aircraft is equipped with an operable two-way radio capable of communicating with ATC on appropriate radio frequencies.

 2. The aircraft is equipped with an operating transponder with automatic altitude reporting capability as specified in 14 CFR Section 91.215.

 3. Before departing from an airport within the DC ADIZ or before entering the DC ADIZ, pilots must file and activate an IFR flight plan or, for VFR, a DC ADIZ flight plan. For VFR operations, the FAA will consider the DC ADIZ flight plan to enter/exit the DC ADIZ closed when the pilot lands aircraft at an airport within the DC ADIZ or when the aircraft exits the DC ADIZ. Once an aircraft exits the DC ADIZ, it cannot re-enter the DC ADIZ on the same flight plan.

 4. Before operating in the DC ADIZ, pilots must get a discrete transponder code from ATC and must continuously squawk that code until leaving the DC ADIZ or landing at an airport within the DC ADIZ.

 5. Pilots must establish and maintain two-way radio communications with the appropriate ATC facility before entering and while operating in the DC ADIZ. Aircraft operating in an airport traffic pattern at non-towered airports and monitoring the CTAF are exempt from this requirement.

 6. Pilots must get an appropriate clearance before operating within Class B airspace and must establish two-way communications with the ATC facility providing air traffic services before entering Class D airspace.

 7. Aircraft operations by pre-approved DoD, law enforcement or aeromedical flights are exempt from the requirements of Part 1.3.

 B. VFR traffic pattern operations at towered airports

 1. Pilots conducting VFR traffic pattern operations (not including practice instrument approaches) at an airport with an operational airport traffic control tower within the DC ADIZ must:

 a) Request closed pattern work before departure or traffic pattern entry.

 b) Remain in two-way radio communication with the tower.

 c) Continuously squawk transponder code 1234.

 2. Before exiting the traffic pattern or conducting any other flight operations within the DC ADIZ, pilots must comply with standard DC ADIZ operating requirements.

 3. DoD aircraft operating in the VFR traffic pattern of a military airport may be assigned a discrete code other than 1234.

 4. Pilots operating under the provisions of this section need not to file a flight plan if the aircraft remains exclusively within the airport VFR traffic pattern of the same airport.

 C. DC ADIZ Egress procedures for select airports: These procedures permit aircraft operating from select airports to exit the DC ADIZ by the shortest route without complying with the standard DC ADIZ requirements. They apply only to aircraft exiting the DC ADIZ. These procedures do not authorize entering restricted areas.

 1. These procedures further apply only to aircraft departing the following airports: Airlie /2VA9/ VA (DCA270035), Albrecht /MD48/ MD (DCA043044), Harris /VA97/ VA (DCA284040), Martin /MD90/ MD (DCA101036), Martin State /MTN/ MD (DCA054040), Meadows /3VA1/ VA (DCA272036), Mylander /MD92/ MD (DCA083034), Stewart /MD64/ MD (DCA101035), St. John /4MD9/ (DCA026039), Tilghman Whipp /7MD9/ MD (DCA111034), Upperville /2VG2/ VA (DCA288039), Wolf /1W5/ MD (DCA017033).

 2. The following egress procedures apply:

 a) Pilots need not file a flight plan.

 b) Aircraft must squawk code 1205 to indicate their intent to depart the DC ADIZ.

 c) Pilots must monitor Potomac approach as soon as practicable after departing and until clear of the DC ADIZ.

 d) Pilots must exit the DC ADIZ by the shortest route before proceeding on course.

 e) Pilots need not communicate with Potomac TRACON unless directed by ATC.

 f) Pilots arriving at one of the above airports, or transiting the DC ADIZ, must comply with standard DC ADIZ procedures.

Bay Bridge and Kentmorr

 A. Ingress/egress procedures for Bay Bridge (W29) and Kentmorr (3W3), MD.:

 1. The following procedures apply for ingress/egress to W29 and 3W3:

 a) Pilots must remain below the floor of Class B airspace (3,500 or 4,500 feet MSL, as appropriate).

 b) Pilots must proceed no further west than the western-most point of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

 c) Arriving aircraft must fly the shortest route from the eastern ADIZ boundary to W29 or 3W3.

 d) Departing aircraft must fly the shortest and most direct route from W29 or 3W3 to the eastern ADIZ boundary.

 e) Aircraft flying between W29 and 3W3 must squawk the appropriate arrival code and enter the arrival pattern via the shortest route.

 2. If the planned flight will not conform to the above procedures, pilots must comply with standard DC ADIZ procedures.

 3. Pilots arriving/departing 3W3 must squawk code 1233.

 4. Pilots arriving/departing W29 must squawk code 1227.

 5. Direct any questions to the Federal Aviation Representative at the National Capital Regional Coordination Center telephone (703) 563-3221.

Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area FRZ

 A. Operating requirements in the DC FRZ: the following operational procedures apply within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan FRZ.

 1. All Parts 91, 101, 103, 105, 125, 133, 135, 137 flight operations are prohibited within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan FRZ, except flights specifically authorized by waiver from the FAA.

 a) All flights are prohibited except operations approved in advance by FAA or any of the following entities: DoD, aeromedical, law enforcement, other federal agencies, foreign operated state aircraft.

 b) Aircraft operations by approved DoD, approved law enforcement or approved aeromedical flights must maintain contact with ATC and continuously squawk an ATC issued transponder code.

 c) Lifeguard flights must get appropriate authorization before entering the DC FRZ. Locally based emergency medical helicopters, with appropriate FAA and TSA program approval, are exempt from this requirement. For information on authorization contact the FAA at the national capital regional coordination center, telephone (703) 563-3221.

 2. The following operations are authorized:

 a) Part 121 air carrier flights that meet or exceed TSA-approved standard security programs/procedures.

 b) Aircraft operating under the DC Access Standard Security Program (DASSP) with a TSA flight authorization.

 c) Aircraft with an appropriate FAA waiver.

 3. Get information about waiver applications from the FAA website at https://waiver.tfr.FAA.gov, or call the National Capital Regional Coordination Center (NCRCC), telephone (703) 563-3221.

 B. Operating requirements in the Maryland 3: all persons operating an aircraft to or from the College Park Airport (CGS); Potomac Airfield (VKX);or Washington Executive/ Hyde Field (W32), must follow operating requirements and all other requirements as specified by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and meet or exceed the provisions of 49 CFR Part 1562.3. Approved DoD, approved law enforcement, or approved aeromedical flight operations are exempt from the flight plan requirement specified below. For all arrivals and departures, pilots must comply with the following:

 1. File a flight plan for each leg of flight with the Leesburg automated flight service station (AFSS), telephone 866-225-7410.

 2. Pilots may not file from the air.

 3. Obtain an ATC authorization with discrete transponder code from Potomac approach.

 4. Maintain two-way radio communication with ATC while operating within the DC ADIZ/FRZ.

 5. Be equipped with an Operational Mode C and continuously squawk an ATC issued transponder code

 C. Pilot procedures for operating in the Maryland 3:

 1. Pilots must call Leesburg AFSS, telephone 866-225-7410, and identify themselves using the confidential pilot identification code assigned to them.

 2. Leesburg AFSS will accept a flight plan only after verifying the confidential pilot identification code.

 3. ATC may accept IFR cancellation in the air, however, pilots must remain on the ATC issued transponder code until on the ground.

 D. Air traffic procedures in the DC FRZ: Pilots operating an aircraft departing from College Park Airport (CGS); Potomac Airfield (VKX); or Washington Executive/ Hyde Field (W32) must meet the following requirements:

 1. Egress procedures

 a) Get an ATC authorization from Potomac approach, telephone 866-599-3874.

 b) IFR departing Washington Executive/Hyde Field and Potomac Airport: ATC will provide eastbound or southbound departure instructions to outside the DC FRZ. Aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC.

 c) IFR departing College Park Airport: ATC will provide eastbound or northbound departure instructions to outside the DC FRZ. Aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC.

 d) VFR aircraft must fly as assigned by ATC until clear of the DC FRZ and/or the Class B airspace and expect departure instructions away from the DC FRZ.

 2. Arrival procedures

 a) Comply with standard DC ADIZ operating requirements.

 b) VFR approach to College Park Airport: pilots can expect routing via the vicinity of freeway airport.

 c) VFR approach to Potomac Airport and Washington Executive/Hyde Field: pilots can expect routing via the vicinity of Maryland airport or Nottingham VORTAC.

Area Descriptions

For purposes of this NOTAM only, the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Air Defense Identification Zone (DC ADIZ) is that area of airspace over the surface of the earth where the ready identification, location, and control of aircraft is required in the interests of national security. Specifically, the DC ADIZ is that airspace, from the surface to but not including FL180, within the outer boundary of the Washington Tri-Area Class B airspace area, and that additional airspace contained within an area bounded by a line beginning at 383712N/0773600W, thence counter clockwise along the 30-mile arc of the DCA VOR/DME to 384124N/0762548W, thence west along the southern boundary of the Washington Tri-Area Class B airspace area to the point of beginning.

Ingress/egress procedures for Bay Bridge (W29) and Kentmorr (3W3), MD. Is defined as an area bounded by the following coordinates: 390327N/0762223W to 390045N/0762416W to 385012N/0762548W to 385010N/0761420W to 385653N/0761218W TO 390210N/0761609W to point of beginning below 4500 FT MSL.

The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) is defined as an area bounded by a line beginning at the Washington /DCA/ VOR/DME 300 degree radial at 15 NM 385655N/0772008W, thence clockwise along the DCA 15 NM arc to the DCA 022 degree radial at 15 NM 390611N/0765751W, thence southeast via a line drawn to the DCA 049 degree radial at 14 NM 390218N/0765038W, thence south via a line drawn to the DCA 064 degree radial at 13 NM 385901N/0764832W, thence clockwise along the DCA 13 NM arc to the DCA 282 degree radial at 13 NM 385214N/0771848W, thence north via a line drawn to the point of beginning, excluding the airspace within a 1 NM radius of Freeway Airport /W00/ Mitchellville, MD, from the surface up to but not including FL180. The DC FRZ is within and part of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan ADIZ.

Other Information:

ARTCC: ZDC - Washington Center
Point of Contact: Federal Aviation Representative
 National Capital Regional Coordination Center
 Telephone 703-563-3221
Authority: Title 14 CFR section 99.7

FMI: www.tfr.faa.gov, Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.