Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) Language

FDC 4/3621 - SPECIAL SECURITY NOTICE SPORTING EVENTS. 

This NOTAM replaces FDC NOTAM 4/3621 to reflect A Transportation Security 

Administration (TSA) website update and additional information concerning airspace 

waivers. Flight restrictions in this NOTAM comply with statutory mandates detailed 

in section 352 of public law 108-7 as amended by section 521 of public law 108-199. 

Pursuant to 49 USC 40103(b), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies 

the airspace defined in this NOTAM as ‘National Defense Airspace’. Any person who 

knowingly or willfully violates the rules pertaining to operations in this airspace may be 

subject to certain criminal penalties under 49 USC 46307. Pilots who do not adhere to the 

following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by law enforcement/

security personnel. 

Pursuant to 14 CFR section 99.7, special security instructions, commencing one hour 

before the scheduled time of the event until one hour after the end of the event. All aircraft 

operations; including parachute jumping, unmanned aircraft and remote controlled aircraft, 

are prohibited within a 3NMR up to and including 3000ft AGL of any stadium having a 

seating capacity of 30,000 or more people where either a regular or post season Major 

League Baseball, National Football League, or NCAA division one football game is 

occurring. This NOTAM also applies to Nascar Sprint Cup, Indy Car, and Champ Series 

races excluding qualifying and pre-race events. 

Flights conducted for operational purposes of any event, stadium or venue and broadcast 

coverage for the broadcast rights holder are authorized with an approved airspace 

waiver. An FAA airspace waiver does not relieve operators from obtaining all other 

necessary authorizations and complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. 

The restrictions described above do not apply to those aircraft authorized by and in 

contact with ATC for operational or safety of flight purposes, department of defense, law 

enforcement, and air ambulance flight operations. 

All previously issued waivers to FDC NOTAM 4/3621 remain valid until the specified end 

date but not to exceed 90 days following the effective date of this NOTAM. Information 

about airspace waiver applications and TSA security authorizations can be found at 

HTTP://WWW.TSA.GOV/STAKEHOLDERS/AIRSPACE-WAIVERS-0 or by calling TSA 

AT 571-227-2071. Submit requests for FAA airspace waivers at HTTPS://WAIVERS.FAA.

GOV.

FAA PILOTWEB site for Notice to Airman (NOTAM):

https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/

FAA UAS Website: www.faa.gov/UAS

Sporting Event

Temporary Flight Restriction

FDC NOTAM 4/3621

Sporting Event

Temporary Flight Restriction

FDC NOTAM 4/3621

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and NOTAM 4/3621

UAS are “aircraft” that are subject to NOTAM 4/3621 and applicable FAA safety 

regulations. 

LEOs should attempt to find the operator of the UAS, provide them

with the language of the NOTAM, and advise them that they are subject to the 

NOTAM and FAA safety regulations.

Collect the following information:

Name, Address, Phone number of the operator.

Date, Location, Event, Altitude and type or model of the UAS.

Witness statements and photos if possible.

Was there any endangerment to persons or property on the ground?

Was there any interference with aircraft in flight?

Does the operator hold an FAA pilot certificate?

Is this a commercial operation?

Criminal Charges that may possibly be applied include: reckless

endangerment, operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence, trespass 

and assault. Consult Local, State & County Codes.

Report the above information to the appropriate FAA Regional Operations Center

-Alaskan Region (AK) 907-271-5936

-Central Region (IA, KS, MO, NE) 816-329-3000

-Eastern Region (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV) 718-553-3100

-Great Lakes Region (IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI) 847-294-8400

-New England Region (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) 404-305-5166

-Northwest Mountain Region (CO, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, WY) 425-227-1389

-Southern Region (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI) 404-305-5180

-Southwest Region (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX) 817-222-5006

-Western-Pacific Region (AZ, CA, HI, NV) 310-725-3300

They will most likely not be able to respond immediately but will collect 

information from the LEO to pursue possible legal enforcement action.

If you have any questions please email us at 

9-AJR-LawEnforcementOperations@faa.gov

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