Restrictions Set To Go Active At 1135 EDT November 1

The FAA has posted information regarding a TFR for the next launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. Flight activities will be restricted on Monday, Nov. 1 from 1135 EDT until no later than 1719. If postponed to Tuesday, Nov. 2, the TFR will be hot from 0912 EDT until no later than 1653.

General aviation and VFR operations are prohibited within a 30-nautical-mile radius of Launch Pad 39A from the surface to (but not including) 18,000 feet (located on the Melbourne VOR/DME 004-degree radial at 30.6 nautical miles). Pilots should obtain NOTAM information regarding affected airports, and should refer to the Orlando Class B terminal area and Jacksonville sectional charts.

Within an airspace radius between 30 and 40 nautical miles of Pad 39A, a discrete transponder code must be obtained and clearance granted from air traffic control before entering this airspace. Continuous radio communications must be maintained. All VFR aircraft are restricted to 180 knots or less unless a variance is granted by air traffic control. Pilots should obtain NOTAM information to determine the affected airports within this radius before departure.

FMI: www.nasa.gov/shuttle