TFRs During the PNW Airshow Season
This message is meant as a friendly reminder from your Seattle FSDO FAASTeam. Each year, the Seattle FSDO has seen an annual increase in Pilot Deviations around the Puget Sound area in respect to Temporary Flight Restrictions during the summer airshow season. Protect yourself and others operating in the NAS by remembering to do a pre-flight briefing. Check your NOTAMs and TFRs for any restrictions or other important information in the area before you fly. A simple check before you fly can keep you and others safe, and avoid the dreaded “…I have a number for you to call when
Operating Tips for Bedminster TFRs 2025
Pilots should be prepared that the Bedminster TFR (91.141), located in north New Jersey, can be activated at any time during the next four years, but more frequently on weekends mid-Spring thru mid-Autumn. It is every pilot’s preflight responsibility (91.103) to check Notice to Air Missions [NOTAMS] through Leidos Flight Service to verify the exact-airspace and times-of-movement of any TFRs that may be active. Bedminster TFRs can and do change quickly, and always impact many airports in NJ, PA and NY. A PDF document is available that provides operational tips, best practices, and recommendations for operating safely and efficiently in the