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Federal Aviation Administration, DOT 

§ 91.145 

§ 91.144

Temporary restriction on 

flight operations during abnormally 
high barometric pressure condi-
tions. 

(a) 

Special flight restrictions. 

When any 

information indicates that barometric 
pressure on the route of flight cur-
rently exceeds or will exceed 31 inches 
of mercury, no person may operate an 
aircraft or initiate a flight contrary to 
the requirements established by the 
Administrator and published in a No-
tice to Airmen issued under this sec-
tion. 

(b) 

Waivers. 

The Administrator is au-

thorized to waive any restriction 
issued under paragraph (a) of this sec-
tion to permit emergency supply, 
transport, or medical services to be de-
livered to isolated communities, where 
the operation can be conducted with an 
acceptable level of safety. 

[Amdt. 91–240, 59 FR 17452, Apr. 12, 1994; 59 FR 
37669, July 25, 1994] 

§ 91.145

Management of aircraft oper-

ations in the vicinity of aerial dem-
onstrations and major sporting 
events. 

(a) The FAA will issue a Notice to 

Airmen (NOTAM) designating an area 
of airspace in which a temporary flight 
restriction applies when it determines 
that a temporary flight restriction is 
necessary to protect persons or prop-
erty on the surface or in the air, to 
maintain air safety and efficiency, or 
to prevent the unsafe congestion of air-
craft in the vicinity of an aerial dem-
onstration or major sporting event. 
These demonstrations and events may 
include: 

(1) United States Naval Flight Dem-

onstration Team (Blue Angels); 

(2) United States Air Force Air Dem-

onstration Squadron (Thunderbirds); 

(3) United States Army Parachute 

Team (Golden Knights); 

(4) Summer/Winter Olympic Games; 
(5) Annual Tournament of Roses 

Football Game; 

(6) World Cup Soccer; 
(7) Major League Baseball All-Star 

Game; 

(8) World Series; 
(9) Kodak Albuquerque International 

Balloon Fiesta; 

(10) Sandia Classic Hang Gliding 

Competition; 

(11) Indianapolis 500 Mile Race; 
(12) Any other aerial demonstration 

or sporting event the FAA determines 
to need a temporary flight restriction 
in accordance with paragraph (b) of 
this section. 

(b) In deciding whether a temporary 

flight restriction is necessary for an 
aerial demonstration or major sporting 
event not listed in paragraph (a) of this 
section, the FAA considers the fol-
lowing factors: 

(1) Area where the event will be held. 
(2) Effect flight restrictions will have 

on known aircraft operations. 

(3) Any existing ATC airspace traffic 

management restrictions. 

(4) Estimated duration of the event. 
(5) Degree of public interest. 
(6) Number of spectators. 
(7) Provisions for spectator safety. 
(8) Number and types of participating 

aircraft. 

(9) Use of mixed high and low per-

formance aircraft. 

(10) Impact on non-participating air-

craft. 

(11) Weather minimums. 
(12) Emergency procedures that will 

be in effect. 

(c) A NOTAM issued under this sec-

tion will state the name of the aerial 
demonstration or sporting event and 
specify the effective dates and times, 
the geographic features or coordinates, 
and any other restrictions or proce-
dures governing flight operations in 
the designated airspace. 

(d) When a NOTAM has been issued in 

accordance with this section, no person 
may operate an aircraft or device, or 
engage in any activity within the des-
ignated airspace area, except in accord-
ance with the authorizations, terms, 
and conditions of the temporary flight 
restriction published in the NOTAM, 
unless otherwise authorized by: 

(1) Air traffic control; or 
(2) A Flight Standards Certificate of 

Waiver or Authorization issued for the 
demonstration or event. 

(e) For the purpose of this section: 
(1) 

Flight restricted airspace area for an 

aerial demonstration—

The amount of 

airspace needed to protect persons and 
property on the surface or in the air, to 
maintain air safety and efficiency, or 
to prevent the unsafe congestion of air-
craft will vary depending on the aerial 

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