Slow-Moving Storm Continues On Its Path Along The U.S. East Coast

The FAA continues to work with its government partners and aviation stakeholders to safely manage air traffic affected by Hurricane Dorian. The FAA Command Center is managing the rerouting of flights and is helping airlines as they add some flights to aid evacuation efforts.

Hurricane warnings are posted as far north as the Outer Banks of North Carolina through Friday morning.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled due to the storm. The FAA urges passengers to check with their specific airline about the status of any flight before you leave for the airport.

The agency has established three Airspace Coordination Areas (ACA) over the eastern coast of Florida (FDC 9/1735 (PDF) and FDC 9/1722 (PDF)) and the Georgia coast (FDC 9/2301 (PDF)). The ACAs allow a safe environment for disaster response and recovery flights. Aircraft pilots flying in the ACAs should be very cautious because many flights are operating in the area.

Pilots should avoid flying in the ACAs without FAA permission. The ACAs are effective until 2 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 5. However, the FAA can cancel the ACAs at any time. Aircraft and drone pilots should check NOTAMs frequently for the latest information about flying along the coast.

(Source: FAA)

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