Airports within the area will be extremely busy<\/strong> \u2013 not just in Arizona, but across the state line in Nevada too.<\/p>\n The FAA are onto it, and have published their safety plan for the event. If you\u2019re flying into (or near) the game, here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n A<\/strong> ramp reservation program<\/strong> is already open (including for drop-and-goes) for airports in the Phoenix area from Feb 8 \u2013 14<\/span>,<\/strong> along with those in Las Vegas. Essentially, you have to reserve a parking spot<\/strong> in advance during this period.<\/p>\n This includes the following airports:<\/p>\n Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n Nevada<\/strong><\/p>\n Talk to your FBO<\/strong> (sooner rather than later). They are the ones with the slot allocations and will be able to keep you updated on any changes nearer the time. No FBO? You can also get in touch with the airport authority<\/strong> directly.<\/p>\n If previous Super Bowls are to go by, parking will be a major issue.<\/p><\/div>\n Expect traffic jams and hold ups. To help keep things flowin\u2019, ATC will implement the usual culprits including ground delay programs, holding, reroutes, miles-in-trail and other restrictions.<\/p>\n Your best defence will be to avoid arriving and departing at peak periods.<\/strong><\/p>\n These are expected to be between: 07:00am to 19:00pm local (14 \u2013 00z) daily between Feb 8 \u2013 13.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n A head\u2019s up that it can also be extremely busy for departures on game day well into the wee small hours of the morning too. Last year over one hundred and fifty jets had already left<\/a> the LA Basin area within five hours of the game ending.<\/p>\n Also beware that ATC will not allow aircraft to pick up IFR clearances airborne, or change destinations within 200nm of Phoenix Terminal airspace.<\/p>\n Two TFRs<\/strong> will be established on February 12, centred around State Farm Stadium in Glendale, approx. 7nm northwest of downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n Those details will be published via the FDC Notams,<\/strong> usually 3-5 days before kick-off. But you can expect standard stuff \u2013 a very restrictive 10nm inner ring, and a less restrictive one out to 30nm.<\/p>\n There should be minor impact for IFR aircraft but expect additional communication requirements and discrete transponder operations.<\/p>\n You can expect two TFR rings centered around State Farm Stadium – don’t use this to navigate though, the real deal won’t be published by the FAA until a few days prior.<\/p><\/div>\n There are preferred routes<\/strong> for all IFR turbojet aircraft arriving and departing the Phoenix area from 17z Feb 10 until 23z Feb 12.<\/strong> You can view those here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The FAA has also summarised tower hours <\/a>for major airports near the event, many of which will be extended.<\/p>\nParking<\/h4>\n
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