FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
FLIGHT ADVISORY
National Special Security Event
Army 250th Anniversary
Washington, D.C.
June 14, 2025
At the request of the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) for Washington, D.C. area to provide appropriate security measures for Army 250th Anniversary Celebration. The TFR will increase the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area (DC SFRA) and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Flight Restricted Zone (DC FRZ) restrictions for June 14.
The FAA will publish increased security restrictions for the DC SFRA and DC FRZ airspace by NOTAM no later than June 7, 2025:
Additional DC SFRA flight restrictions:
1. VFR/IFR transit flights (not landing or departing a DC SFRA airport) or loitering within the DC SFRA are not permitted.
2. The provisions of 14 CFR Part 93.339 which authorize VFR traffic pattern operations at DC SFRA airports will be suspended.
3. The provisions of FDC NOTAM 4/1783, UAS operations in the SFRA will be suspended.
Additional DC FRZ flight restrictions:
1. DOD, Law Enforcement and Air Ambulance operations authorized by the Air Security Operations Center (ASOC) will be permitted within the DC FRZ. Prior coordination and approval must be obtained from the ASOC at 866-598-9524. Coordination calls will not be accepted more than 48 hours in advance of the NOTAM effective time. Operations on or near Helicopter Route 1 from the Cabin John Bridge to the Prince Georges Center and within Zone 1 and 2 should be lifesaving or national security missions ONLY.
2. All aircraft, except approved Diplomatic flights, arriving and/or departing from Joint Base Andrews (KADW) or Davison Army Airfield (KDAA) MUST coordinate with and receive approval from the ASOC at 866-598-9524. Coordination calls will not be accepted more than 48 hours in advance of the NOTAM effective time. An airport
Prior Permission Required (PPR) does not authorize flight into or out of the DC FRZ. 3. Foreign State aircraft issued a Department of State diplomatic clearance are authorized to land Joint Base Andrews (KADW) ONLY.
4. The provisions of FDC NOTAM 4/2565 and 14 CFR Part 93, which authorizes operations at the Maryland 3 airports, Potomac Airfield (VKX) and College Park Airport (CGS), will be suspended.
Prohibited Operations within the DC SFRA and DC FRZ:
Flight Training, Practice Approaches, Aerobatic Maneuvers, Glider Operations, Parachute Operations, Ultralights, Lighter than Air/Balloon/Moored Balloon, Agricultural/Crop Dusting/Spraying, Animal Population Control, Banner Towing, Utility/Pipeline Patrols, aircraft/helicopters operating from a ship or private/corporate yacht, Model Aircraft, Model Rockets, Maintenance Flights, or Unmanned Aircraft Operations.
All flight waivers to operate within the FRZ/P56 will be temporarily suspended during the time of this NOTAM, except waivers beginning with ELO, GOV, SPO, DAS, DOD, LEA, UFR and LFG with prior coordination with the ASOC.
The restrictions discussed in this advisory may change with little or no notice. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to conducting operations in the area. Pilots are strongly advised to contact a Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX- BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) prior to flight to check for all current NOTAMs.
The FAA point of contact for Army 250th Anniversary airspace restrictions is the National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC) who may be reached at 703-563-3221.
