Restricts Flights Until Monday Night

A TFR has been issued over the site of the Middletown plant explosion because of the instability of the heavily damaged building.

"We cannot have the safety of our first responders jeopardized," said Governor Rell. "The safety of the search and rescue workers is essential in order for them to carry out their work. I appreciate the cooperation of the federal government in helping us secure these restrictions."

NOTAM Number :  FDC 0/4773

Issue Date : February 07, 2010 at 2311 UTC
Location : MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut near HARTFORD VOR/DME (HFD)

Beginning Date and Time : Effective Immediately
Ending Date and Time : February 08, 2010 at 2221 UTC

Reason for NOTAM : Temporary flight restrictions
Type : Hazards
Replaced NOTAM(s) : N/A
Pilots May Contact : BOSTON (ZBW) Center, 603-879-6655

Airspace Definition:
Center:  On the HARTFORD VOR/DME (HFD) 208 degree radial at 5.3 nautical miles. (Latitude: 41º33'15"N, Longitude: 72º34'40"W)
Radius:  3 nautical miles
Altitude:  From the surface up to and including 3000 feet AGL

Effective Date(s):
From February 07, 2010 at 2311 UTC
To February 08, 2010 at 2221 UTC

http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_0_4773.html