Aviation Safety Staff Report

It’s no great secret that, since September 11, 2001, the U.S. military has been playing a much greater role in patrolling domestic airspace than ever before. It’s also no secret that more airspace is subject to security-related limitations like temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) than previously and that the status of that airspace can change from minute to minute. In addition to stationary TFRs, there is the Washington ADIZ (See Aviation Safety, September 2004) and even “roving” TFRs that may follow a Presidential motorcade and physically change in location while in effect. Especially during the current campaign season, the proliferation of TFRs and other airspace restrictions is likely…