Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 21-09 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) crossing multiple Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Airspace Boundaries

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The Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 21-09 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) crossing multiple Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Airspace Boundaries () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) that cross multiple Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) boundaries require a separate NOTAM for each affected ARTCC.
Duplicate TFR notices must be issued for all ARTCCs affected by the same incident.
There is currently no ability to obtain approval for a single TFR that crosses multiple ARTCC airspace boundaries.
Dispatchers must issue a separate A# for each distinct TFR associated with the same incident.
An example of this requirement is the TFRs issued for the River Complex Fire, which involved multiple ARTCCs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main requirement for TFRs crossing multiple ARTCC boundaries?

A separate NOTAM must be issued for each ARTCC affected by the TFR.

Can one TFR cover multiple ARTCCs?

No, there is currently no ability to obtain approval for a single TFR that crosses multiple ARTCC airspace boundaries.

What must dispatchers do when dealing with TFRs that affect multiple ARTCCs?

Dispatchers must issue a separate A# for each distinct TFR associated with the same incident.

What is an example of TFRs crossing multiple ARTCCs?

The TFRs issued for the River Complex Fire serve as an example, as they involved multiple ARTCCs.

Where can I find the TFR graphic for a specific NOTAM?

Selecting either of the NOTAM numbers on the FAA TFR website will bring up the same TFR graphic.

Document

OAS-28A (5/15)

Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IA IB 21-09 Date: September 2 4 , 2021 Page 1 of 2 Subject: Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) crossing multiple Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) Airspace Boundaries Area of Concern: Airspace, TFRs, and NOTAM Composition Distribution: Aviation Operations and Dispatch Centers Discussion: A recent Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Special Government Interest (SGI) waiver request daylighted additional requirements by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) when a TFR crosses multiple ARTCC airspace boundaries. In accordance with FAA JO 7930.2S , location identifier, the affected facility or location (airport, NAVAID, or ARTCC) is to appear AFTER the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) number. TFRs located within multiple ARTCCs must have a separate NOTAM for each ARTCC. In plain language, if the TFR affects more than one ARTCC, a separate TFR is required for each affected ARTCC.

FAA Requirements: Duplicate TFR notices must be issued for all ARTCCs affected . Under this policy, it is possible for one incident to require more than one TFR associated with the same incident. Currently, there is no ability to obtain approval for one TFR that crosses multiple ARTCC airspace boundaries. Dispatchers will need to issue a separate A# for each separate TFR.

Example: Special Government Interest (SGI) waiver or Certificate of Authorization (COA) language, indicating both ARTCCs for RIVER COMPLEX.

• Location and Class of Airspace: WI fire issued TFR ZSE 1/2912 and ZOA 1/2927 – and subsequent TFR’s issued in association with the River Complex Fire ZSE/ZOA Class G at or Below: 12,500FT MSL Operations areas: Within area depicted in ATTACHMENT #1 under the jurisdiction of Forest Service Yreka Dispatch and Oakland (ZOA) ARTCC and Seattle (ZSE) ARTCC.

No. IA IB 21-09 Date: September 2 4 , 2021 Page 2 of 2 TFR depiction in ForeFlight: Note: Selecting either of the NOTAM numbers in the FAA TFR website ( https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html ) will bring up the same TFR graphic.

/s/ Keith C. Raley /s/ Lori Clark Lori Clark Keith C. Raley Branch Chief Chief, Aviation Safety, Training, Program Aviation Safety Management Systems Evaluation, and Quality Management USDA, Forest Service DOI, Office of Aviation Services