NOTAM (Notice to Airmen): 3/4763 FDC 3/4763 ZLC
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restriction in the airspace of Havre, Montana. This area is classified as "National Defense Airspace" by the FAA and is subject to the following restrictions:
- Pilots who do not follow the procedures outlined in this notice may be intercepted, detained, and interviewed by law enforcement or security personnel.
- The FAA may take administrative action against a pilot who does not comply with the requirements, such as imposing civil penalties and revoking airmen certificates. The United States government may pursue criminal charges, including charges under 49 USC Section 46307.
- The United States government may use deadly force against an aircraft if it poses an imminent security threat.
- Unmanned aircraft operators who do not comply with airspace restrictions are warned that the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Department of Justice may take security action that results in interference, disruption, seizure, damaging, or destruction of the unmanned aircraft deemed to pose a credible safety or security threat.
- All aircraft operations are prohibited within an area defined as 485411N1101823W to 481105N1101922W to 481145N1091337W to 485516N1091407W to the point of origin, from the surface to 34,000 feet MSL (Mean Sea Level), effective immediately until further notice. - Exceptions:
A) National security aircraft operations under the direction of the Department of Defense.
B) Law enforcement, air ambulance, and other urgent government response aircraft operations with authorization from air traffic control (ATC). ATC must secure pre-approval by the on-duty National Tactical Security Operations Air Traffic Security Coordinator.
All aircraft already airborne within the defined airspace when this restriction becomes effective must exit the area using the most expeditious route consistent with safety and in coordination with air traffic control as appropriate.
For questions or further information, please contact the Department of Defense at 850-283-5242