{"id":16124,"date":"2021-11-29T12:23:20","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T17:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/?p=16124"},"modified":"2021-11-29T12:23:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T17:23:20","slug":"the-potus-tfr-is-a-no-to-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ops.group\/blog\/the-potus-tfr-is-a-no-to-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The POTUS TFR is a NO TO US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most US folk are going to be fairly familiar with TFRs, particularly those in place due the President, but we thought we would do a little recap on the one for Wilmington, Delaware<\/strong> because of where it lies and the impact it has on the surrounding airspace – or rather, the traffic flow which you might find yourself in.<\/p>\n

What is a Presidential TFR?<\/h4>\n

For those not familiar, a Temporary Flight Restriction is activated, for security reasons, in airspace that the President of the United States will be flying into. The TFR area is\u00a0typically made up of two rings\u00a0<\/strong>with a\u00a0smaller one of about 10-12 nautical miles and a larger going out to about 30 nautical miles.\u00a0Generally, General Aviation is restricted to not below 18,000\u2019. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The reason for GA flights bearing the brunt of the ‘no go’ is because of TSA screening,\u00a0<\/strong>or rather the lack of, and the security implications this may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find info on all current and active TFRs on the FAA website site here.<\/a> They include the type, dimensions, times and any specific info and guidance, as well as handy visuals.<\/p>\n

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Here is a (blurry) example of the Wilmington, DE TFR rings<\/p><\/div>\n

Why are we talking about this one in particular?<\/h4>\n

The current US President has a private residence in Wilmington, Delaware, which means there are probably going to be a fair few TFRs activated in the area for when he flies in and out. The previous President caused a similar disruption around the Palm Beach area.<\/p>\n

This particular one encompasses an airport – KILG\/New Castle airport<\/strong>\u00a0– in its inner ring which is often frequented by General Aviation folk. Thankfully,\u00a0they have agreed to change up the usual no-go restrictions and continue to allow access to the airport even during times of Presidential presence.<\/p>\n

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The TFR is centred around the President’s private residence and lies close to JAIKE and some busy airspace.<\/p><\/div>\n

New Castle\u2019s new restrictions<\/h4>\n

OK, not new, since this TFR has been in place for a while now. But in case you don\u2019t know, and do want to go, here is a refresher on the regulations:<\/p>\n