Temporary flight restrictions
46 active over the US now and 18 upcoming. A TFR closes a piece of airspace for a VIP visit, a disaster, a stadium or a launch. Drone pilots are bound by them too. Plain-English summaries of FAA notices; the FAA's TFR list is the authority.
VIP and presidential 6
Security restrictions around the President, Vice President and visiting heads of state. Typically a 30 nautical mile outer ring and a 10 mile inner core.
- Active · Middleburg, VirginiaTemporary flight restriction over Middleburg, Virginia, replacing NOTAM 6/1870 due to a schedule change. All aircraft operations, including remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited within a 5 nm radius from the surface to 4,999 ft AGL....
- Active · Perry, GeorgiaTemporary flight restrictions over Perry, Georgia, within a 30 nautical mile radius, surface to 17,999 feet MSL, from 1700 to 1900 local. All aircraft operations, including remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited. Violators may be int...
- Upcoming · Selfridge Angb-Marysville, MichiganTemporary flight restrictions near Selfridge ANGB. All aircraft operations, including remote-controlled aircraft, prohibited within 30 NM radius, surface to 17,999 feet MSL, during the stated window. Violators may be intercepted and face...
- Upcoming · Bozeman, MontanaTemporary flight restriction within a 5 nautical mile radius near Bozeman, Montana, from 1030 to 1445 local time on October 26. All aircraft operations, including remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited. Violators may be intercepted a...
- Upcoming · Memphis, Tn..Corinth, MSTemporary flight restrictions over Memphis TN and Corinth MS: all aircraft operations including remote controlled aircraft are prohibited within a 30 NM radius of 350233N0895836W from surface to 17999 feet MSL, effective 1515 local Octob...
- Upcoming · Topeka, KansasTemporary flight restriction for an area 5 nautical miles around 385703N0953949W, surface to 4999 feet AGL. All aircraft operations, including remote controlled aircraft, are prohibited. Violators may be intercepted and face FAA or crimi...
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- Security · South Padre Island, TXTemporary flight restriction near South Padre Island, TX: all aircraft flights prohibited within 1 NM of BRO, surface to 6000 ft AGL, effective May 6, 2025 for that day only. Enforcement penalties apply.
- Security · Special security instructions for unmanned aircraft operations in the Washington DC Special Flight Rules Area and Flight Restricted Zone. Replaces FDC 4/1783.
- Security · Brownsville, TXTemporary flight restriction near Brownsville, TX: all aircraft flights prohibited in a defined area with multiple coordinate points, with enforcement penalties for violations. Exceptions apply.
- Security · Brownsville, TXTemporary flight restriction near Brownsville, TX: all aircraft flights prohibited within 2.5 NM of BRO, surface to 5000 ft AGL, with enforcement penalties for violations. Exceptions apply.
- Security · Mcgregor, TXTemporary flight restriction near McGregor, TX: all aircraft flights prohibited in an adjusted defined area, replacing NOTAM 5/3680. Enforcement penalties for violations apply.
- Hazards · Vieques, PRTemporary flight restriction near Vieques, PR: all aircraft prohibited within 4.1 NM of STT, surface to 5000 ft, to allow ordnance disposal operations. Contact NAVFAC Atlantic or the San Juan FAA facility for details.
- Security · Grand Forks Afb, NDTemporary flight restriction near Grand Forks AFB, ND: all aircraft flights prohibited in a defined area around GFK, from March 8 to November 1, 2026. Enforcement penalties apply.
- Security · San Angelo, TXTemporary flight restriction near San Angelo, TX: all aircraft flights prohibited within 5 NM of SJT, 3500 ft MSL to FL180, March 8 to November 1, 2026. Aircraft entering or exiting must hold a discrete ATC code and two-way radio contact.
- Security · Beale Afb, CATemporary flight restriction near Beale AFB, CA: all aircraft flights prohibited within 10 NM of MYV, 4100 ft MSL to FL180, from March 8 to November 1, 2026. Enforcement penalties apply.
- Security · Andersen Afb, GUTemporary flight restriction near Andersen AFB, Guam: all aircraft flights prohibited in a defined area with multiple coordinate points, March 9, 2026 to March 9, 2027. Enforcement penalties apply.
- Security · Ceiba, PRTemporary flight restriction near Ceiba, PR: all aircraft flights prohibited in a defined area with multiple coordinate points, with enforcement penalties for violations. Exceptions apply.
- Security · S. Finegayan, GUAircraft operations are prohibited in a defined area near South Finegayan, Guam, surface to 6,000 ft MSL, until May 22, 2027, due to continuous military activity and direct radiation hazards.
- Security · Coyote Wells, CATemporary flight restriction near Coyote Wells, CA, July 4, 2026 to January 2, 2027. All aircraft flight operations are prohibited within a defined area under national defense airspace rules.
- Security · Coyote Wells, CATemporary flight restriction near Coyote Wells, CA, July 4, 2026 to January 2, 2027. All aircraft flight operations are prohibited within a defined area under national defense airspace rules.
- Security · Calexico, CATemporary flight restriction near Calexico, CA, July 4, 2026 to January 2, 2027. All aircraft flight operations are prohibited within a defined area under national defense airspace rules.
- Security · Clear, AKTemporary flight restriction near Clear, AK, replacing a prior notice to update area coordinates. All aircraft flight operations are prohibited within a defined area under national defense airspace rules.
- Security · El Centro, CATemporary flight restriction near El Centro, CA, July 15, 2026 to July 13, 2027. All aircraft flight operations are prohibited within a defined area under national defense airspace rules.
- Security · Goodlettsville, TNTemporary flight restriction near Goodlettsville, TN, around BNA, 1nm radius, surface to 400 ft AGL, Aug 1 to Aug 27 2026. All unmanned aircraft flights prohibited except under specific waiver conditions.
- Security · Key West, FLReplaces an earlier notice to update the end date. Defense airspace over Key West, FL: all aircraft operations prohibited within a defined area under special security instructions. Violators may be intercepted, detained, or face penalties.
- Security · Raleigh, NCTemporary flight restriction near Raleigh, NC: all aircraft operations prohibited within 1 NM radius of RDU, surface to 400 ft AGL, daily 0900-2330 local. Unmanned aircraft flights barred except for approved exceptions.
- Hazards · Mcgregor, TXTemporary flight restriction within 1.5 nautical miles of a point near McGregor, TX, surface to 5,000 feet AGL, for high energy ground testing. Only relief aircraft under Space X direction are authorized.
- Security · U.S. Mexico BorderNational defense airspace temporary flight restriction along the U.S./Mexico border in California and Arizona, with law enforcement interception and UAS operations prohibited within 1 NM inland of the border.
- Security · U.S Mexico BorderTemporary flight restriction along the U.S.-Mexico border. Unmanned aircraft flights are prohibited within 1 NM inland of the border. Pilots not complying may be intercepted, detained, or face penalties.
- Security · U.S. Mexico BorderTemporary flight restriction along the U.S.-Mexico border in AZ, NM, and TX. Unmanned aircraft flights are prohibited within 1 NM inland of the border. Pilots not complying may be intercepted, detained, or face penalties.
- Uas Public Gathering · Circleville, OHDrone operations are prohibited within 1 nm of Circleville, OH, surface to 400 ft AGL, daily 1200-0400 for the Circleville Pumpkin Show. Operators needing authorization must contact the Circleville police.
- Security · New York, NYTemporary flight restrictions over New York City area October 20-30. All aircraft operations prohibited within a 1 nautical mile arc around the Statue of Liberty area, with violators subject to interception and penalties.
- Security · Palm Beach, FLFlight operations are prohibited within a 1 NM radius of the specified point from the surface up to 2000 ft AGL during the stated period. Pilots may be intercepted and face enforcement action.
- Hazards · 50nm Se Carlsbad, NMTemporary flight restrictions within 1 nautical mile of a toxic gas leak or spill, surface to 5000 feet AGL, 50 nautical miles southeast of Carlsbad. Only relief aircraft under Chevron direction are authorized.
- Security · Austin, TXDrone restriction near Austin, TX, 1.5nm radius, surface to 400 ft AGL, during several daily windows Oct 21-25 2026 (local times 0800-1700, 1100-2300, and later period). Only authorized operations permitted.
- Air Shows/Sports · Wichita, KSTemporary flight restriction near Wichita, KS for aerial demonstrations at McConnell AFB on Oct 22-25 2026 (multiple windows, 5.5nm radius, up to 16,500 ft MSL). Aircraft must get ATC authorization from McConnell Tower on 127.25.
- Hazards · Brownsville, TXTemporary flight restriction within 2.5 nautical miles of 255950N 0970921W, surface to 10,000 feet AGL, for high energy testing. Only relief aircraft under SpaceX direction are authorized. Contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5560.
- Hazards · Brownsville, TXTemporary flight restriction for high energy testing within 1.5 nautical miles of 255702N0971459W, surface to 5000 feet AGL. Only relief aircraft operations under SpaceX direction are authorized. Contact SpaceX at 956-346-8311 for emerge...
- Air Shows/Sports · El Paso, TXTemporary flight restriction for aircraft operations within 5 nautical miles of the airshow area, surface to 17,999 feet MSL, due to high-speed aerial demonstrations. Authorized aircraft need ATC approval. Daily 1700-2045.
- Air Shows/Sports · El Paso, TXTemporary flight restriction prohibits aircraft operations within a 7 NM radius up to 17,999 feet MSL, daily 2045-2300 UTC, for a USN Blue Angels demonstration at the Amigo Airshow. Operations are allowed only with ATC authorization via...
- Security · Libby Aaf, AZTemporary flight restriction for national defense airspace. All flight operations prohibited in the defined area from 9,000 to 17,999 feet MSL, with exceptions requiring a discrete ATC code.
- Hazards · 14nm Nw Lucedale, MSTemporary flight restriction within a 2 NM radius of 31-03-00N 088-50-15W, surface to 2000 feet, for firefighting aircraft operations. Active daily 1200-2300 UTC.
- Hazards · 14nm E Camp Shelby, MSTemporary flight restrictions within a 2 nm radius of the area 14 nm east of Camp Shelby, surface to 2,000 ft, for firefighting aircraft operations. Daily 1200-2300.
- Hazards · 9nm S Camp Shelby, MSTemporary flight restrictions within a 3 nm radius of the area 9 nm south of Camp Shelby, surface to 2,000 ft, for firefighting aircraft operations. Daily 1200-2300.
- Uas Public Gathering · Fort Worth, TXDrones are prohibited within 2 nautical miles of Texas Motor Speedway, surface to 400 feet AGL, for the Sick New World concert. Authorized operations must coordinate with the listed police point of contact.
- Hazards · Ne Farmington, COTemporary flight restrictions are in effect for disaster relief aircraft operations in an area along a line near Farmington, Colorado, from surface to 6400 feet. Coordinate with San Juan County Floods, the operation's point of contact.
- Hazards · E Farmington, COTemporary flight restrictions are in effect for disaster relief aircraft operations in an area along a line near Farmington, Colorado, from surface to 6400 feet. Coordinate with San Juan County Floods, the operation's point of contact.
- Uas Public Gathering · Arlington, TXDrones are prohibited within 1 nautical mile of AT&T Stadium, surface to 400 feet AGL, for the Ed Sheeran concert tour. Authorized operations must coordinate with the listed police point of contact.
- Security · Perry, GATemporary flight restriction for national defense airspace: a 2 NM radius area near the airport, surface to 2,000 ft AGL, is closed to all unmanned aircraft system operations during the effective period. Violators may be intercepted and...
- Uas Public Gathering · New Orleans, LADrones are prohibited within 1.3 nm of 295730N0900352W from surface to 400 ft AGL for the Krewe of Boo Halloween Parade. Contact the New Orleans PD point of contact for authorized operations.
- Security · Mayport, FLTemporary flight restriction: all aircraft flight operations prohibited within a defined area near Mayport. Pilots violating the restriction may be intercepted, detained, and face FAA action or criminal charges.
- Security · Selfridge Angb, MITemporary flight restriction near Selfridge ANG Base in Michigan. Drones are prohibited within 2 nautical miles, surface to 2,000 feet AGL, under national defense airspace rules.
- Hazards · Hallsville, MOTemporary flight restrictions are in place within 1 nautical mile of a natural gas pipeline release, from the surface to 2,000 feet AGL. Only relief aircraft operating under pipeline company direction are authorized. Contact Kansas City...
- Hazards · 40 NM N Of Boise, IDTemporary flight restriction within 1 NM of 441600N1160900W, surface to 7000 feet, daily 1500-0200. Only relief aircraft under Boise Interagency Dispatch Center direction are authorized.
- Security · Memphis, TNTemporary flight restriction for national defense airspace. Pilots must comply with posted procedures or risk interception, detention, FAA action, criminal charges, or use of deadly force. UAS flight operations prohibited within 2 nautic...
- Security · Huntsville, ALTemporary flight restriction for national defense airspace within 1 nautical mile radius, surface to 1000 feet AGL, daily 0800-1700 local, October 27-29. Unmanned aircraft operations are prohibited except for approved exceptions.
- Security · Corpus Christi, TXTemporary flight restriction for national defense airspace. All unmanned aircraft flights are prohibited within 2 nautical miles of the coordinates, surface to 2000 feet AGL, from 1100 local to 1730 local on October 27 (1600-2230 UTC). V...
- Uas Public Gathering · Fort Lauderdale, FLTemporary flight restriction bans drone operations within 1 nautical mile of 260649N0800623W, surface to 400 ft AGL, daily 1300-0300. Operators needing oversight access must contact the listed point of contact.
- Air Shows/Sports · Peachtree City, GATemporary flight restriction within 5 nm of the airshow site, surface to 16,000 ft MSL, on specified dates and times for aerial demonstrations. Aircraft operations prohibited unless authorized by ATC.
- Air Shows/Sports · Houston, TXTemporary flight restrictions within 5 nautical miles of the Houston Wings Over Houston airshow site, surface to 15,000 feet MSL, daily 1800-2100 UTC. Thunderbirds and high-speed aerial demonstrations. Contact Ellington Tower 126.05 for...
- Security · Lexington, KYTemporary flight restriction bars all drone operations within 1 nm of the site from ground level to 400 ft AGL, daily 0500-1700 local, Oct 30-31. Exceptions apply for authorized government, emergency, event, and approved commercial drone...
- Security · Atlanta, GATemporary flight restriction within 1 nautical mile of a fixed point near the airport, surface to 400 feet AGL, prohibiting unmanned aircraft flights on the stated days during daytime hours UTC. Exceptions apply to authorized government...
- Air Shows/Sports · Houston, TXTemporary flight restriction in a 5 NM radius around the Wings Over Houston airshow area, surface to 15,000 feet MSL, on several dates in late October and early November due to Thunderbirds and other demonstrations. Contact Ellington Tow...
- Security · Atlanta, GATemporary flight restriction bars unmanned aircraft flights within 1 NM of the stated coordinates from surface to 400 ft AGL, with exceptions for approved government, emergency, event, and commercial operations.