NOTAM Entry System (NES) August 2013 Update NOTAM Entry System (NES) August 2013 Update 1 NES presentation by Julie Stewart [email protected] 8/9/2013

NOTAM Entry System (NES) NOTAM Entry System (NES) August 2013 Update August 2013 Update

1NES presentation by Julie Stewart

[email protected] 8/9/2013

BLUE BackgroundBLUE Background

If the slide is all blue, this is a basic TFR If the slide is all blue, this is a basic TFR Entry page. Follow the blue pages to input Entry page. Follow the blue pages to input a basic TFR. Yellow pages are alternative a basic TFR. Yellow pages are alternative information. Green/turquoise is TFR information. Green/turquoise is TFR Graphical Depiction information. Graphical Depiction information.



Yellow Background Yellow Background A slide with yellow background indicates that this A slide with yellow background indicates that this

is alternate information or additional information is alternate information or additional information for more complex TFRs.for more complex TFRs.

For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with specific hours of operationspecific hours of operation. .



Green or Turquoise Background Green or Turquoise Background

Indicates additional information about Indicates additional information about accessing various websites for TFRs. accessing various websites for TFRs.



Content Directory Content Directory Introduction 3-7Introduction 3-7 How to log on 8-13How to log on 8-13 Locked out? 14 Locked out? 14 Change your password 15-17 Change your password 15-17 Register new users 18-20Register new users 18-20 Getting Started 21-26Getting Started 21-26 Time Range 27-30Time Range 27-30 Alternate Time Specific TFRs 31-32Alternate Time Specific TFRs 31-32 TFR shape 33TFR shape 33 Circular 34-39Circular 34-39 Polygon 40-48aPolygon 40-48a NavAids 49-54NavAids 49-54 Preview your TFR 55-60Preview your TFR 55-60 Finding the right ARTCC 61-64Finding the right ARTCC 61-64 Alternative – TFR by Alternative – TFR by

Bearing/Distance 64-66Bearing/Distance 64-66

Altitude 67Altitude 67 Coordinating Unit 68-69Coordinating Unit 68-69 Frequency 70Frequency 70 Authors Comment 71-72Authors Comment 71-72 Preview 73-74Preview 73-74 Submit 75Submit 75 Delete 76Delete 76 Error Messages 77-78Error Messages 77-78 ARTCC/Work Lists 79-85ARTCC/Work Lists 79-85 Cancelling TFR by NOTAM 86-88Cancelling TFR by NOTAM 86-88 DINS 89-94DINS 89-94 FAA.Gov 95-100FAA.Gov 95-100 Decode/Encode 101-106Decode/Encode 101-106 How to add text into TFR NOTAM How to add text into TFR NOTAM

107-113107-113 Questions 114-115Questions 114-115



Introduction - What is NES?Introduction - What is NES?

The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA program designed to simplify and expedite the program designed to simplify and expedite the TFR request process.TFR request process.

It was created for authorized users to input TFR It was created for authorized users to input TFR requests using a web browser that creates a requests using a web browser that creates a draft TFR that is sent to the appropriate ARTCC draft TFR that is sent to the appropriate ARTCC who forwards it to the US NOTAM office for who forwards it to the US NOTAM office for issuance. issuance.



Instructions for the NOTAM Entry SystemInstructions for the NOTAM Entry System (NES) (NES)

It is accomplished through the acquisition It is accomplished through the acquisition of an internet “Certificate” which may be of an internet “Certificate” which may be considered a passport to the secured FAA considered a passport to the secured FAA NES Website. NES Website.

Authorized users are required to down Authorized users are required to down load the “certificate” to their computer and load the “certificate” to their computer and register as users of the NOTAM Entry register as users of the NOTAM Entry System. System.



Getting into NESGetting into NES



2:You will get a security selection – click on OK.

1: Go to https://www.nes.notams.faa.gov



3: You will most likely get a security Certificate “problem” – click/select “Continue to this website…”



4: Again – you may be asked to select theCertificate – click/select OK.

1:Suggest you add the website to your favorites.

1a: Select from your favorites

2: Select and Click on “LOGON

The Log On Process The Log On Process



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3: Sometimes nothing will happen the first time you log on. You may have to sign on a second time (security measures). The computer appears stagnant and will NOT instruct you to log on a second time.

But after several minutes of nothing happening, you will realize that you have to sign on a second time…..





4: Enter your Initials in Capital letters.

5: Enter your password

6: Click Submit Button

Locked Out?Locked Out?

Note – the system will lock you out if you Note – the system will lock you out if you try to log on three times unsuccessfully. try to log on three times unsuccessfully.

You will have to call the US NOTAM office at You will have to call the US NOTAM office at 1-888-876-6826 and ask them to “unlock” your account. (FS-RAL or and ask them to “unlock” your account. (FS-RAL or

FS-NWC for exampleFS-NWC for example)) Be sure to have your branch name available. Be sure to have your branch name available.

You will receive a new temporary password. You will receive a new temporary password. Change your password immediately. Change your password immediately.



Forgot your Password?Forgot your Password?



4: Log in three times and until you are locked out. Call the US NOTAM office at 1-888-876-6826 and tell them you are locked out. They will give you a temporary password. Log in with the temporary password immediately and create a new password. Don’t forget it!

If you have to change your password If you have to change your password



Click on User Profile and then click on “Click Here” after the words “Change Password.”



Type in your old password.Create a new password and click on Change Password.

How to Register New Users How to Register New Users



Do NOT sign on – once you get the entry screen, select “Register User”



You will get the registration screen. Fill out the requested info and create a password. Click on Register .

Remember your branch name – you will needit for the next step.



Next, call the US NOTAM Office at 1-888-876-6826. Be prepared with your branch name (your certificate name which looks like FS-NWC or FS-RAL – see previous slide) and your initials.

Say the following – “I am registering as a new user of NES. Here is my branch name and my initials”. They will clear you for use.

Entering the TFR Information Entering the TFR Information



Once in the system, select

1. Once in the system, Select/Click on 91.137 Form.



3: You must click/select on 91.137 (A) 2

2: The 91.137 (a) (1) is automatically highlighted – do NOT use.

4. Click on “Select” and use drop down menu for selecting reason for requesting TFR under 91.137 (A) (2). For wildland fires select “Fire Fighting.” NOTE – you HAVE to click on “Select” and select “Fire Fighting”. If you don’t then the “Name of Fire” box will NOT appear.

5. After the word “Fire Fighting” add the words “Aviation Operations” so it reads “Fire Fighting Aviation Operations.”



6. Type in Incident Name and the word “fire.” For example: The Bledsoe. This clarifies the name of the fire within the NOTAM. If you do not add “the”, it can be very confusing because of the way the NOTAM is issued.





7. Click on ARTCC for Drop down menu. Select the appropriate ARTCC for the TFR location. (you must use the 3 letter code as specified.



8. Select the State in which the incident is located from the Drop down menu.

9. General Location: Type in the City or well known geographical reference nearest to the Incident. NOTE – you MUST add the State abbreviation such as “24 NM West of Olympia, WA” or the TFR will NOT map correctly.

Next step – Time RangeNext step – Time Range

You have two choices:You have two choices: A 24 hour a day TFR. A 24 hour a day TFR. A “time specific” TFR that has a start time in A “time specific” TFR that has a start time in

the morning and a closing time in the evening. the morning and a closing time in the evening.





10: Click on Time Ranges. This opens a box which allows you to specifies the time range.

11: For 24 hour a day coverage, Ignore Step 1. Click on “Get Time Range” under Step 2.



12: When you click on “Get Time Range” in Step 2, This will bring in a standard clause “effective immediately until further notice.”

13: Click on “Save New Time Range” in Step 3. This will populate the box with your time range.

14: Click on the exit box once your selected time range is “saved.”



ALTERNATE ALTERNATE If you want to identify specific hours of operation in If you want to identify specific hours of operation in

your TFRyour TFR Do Do NOTNOT use the words “Daylight”, “Civil Twilight”, “Sunrise”, etc in your use the words “Daylight”, “Civil Twilight”, “Sunrise”, etc in your description as these are not LEGAL terms for the issuance of a description as these are not LEGAL terms for the issuance of a regulatory FDC NOTAM. You must use actual times of operation.regulatory FDC NOTAM. You must use actual times of operation.



a: Go through Step One to populate the time range box with the Go through Step One to populate the time range box with the

words “Effective Immediately Until Further Notice”.words “Effective Immediately Until Further Notice”.

b: Next, click after the word “notice” and add the dd the following words to designate your time frame for following words to designate your time frame for example: “1200-0430 UTC” example: “1200-0430 UTC” Note – this is an Note – this is an EXAMPLE. EXAMPLE.

c: Which interprets to mean Which interprets to mean “effective immediately until further “effective immediately until further notice 1200-0430 Zulu or 0600 – 2100 Local” notice 1200-0430 Zulu or 0600 – 2100 Local” (UTC is the acronym (UTC is the acronym for Greenwich Mean Time – aka Zulu).for Greenwich Mean Time – aka Zulu).



Next Step – Shape of TFR Next Step – Shape of TFR

For a circular TFR, continue to the next page or For a circular TFR, continue to the next page or slideslide

For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number 39.39.





15. “Affected Area”: Select either “circle” or “polygon”. DO NOT SELECT “Corridor” as that is used for Presidential motorcades.

Circular TFR Circular TFR (For Polygon TFRs go to Slide #39.) (For Polygon TFRs go to Slide #39.)



16. Enter Circle Radius as specified on the TFR request form. Suggested guideline is 5 NM

17. Enter latitude and longitude of the TFR. Remember to Type N (north) after latitude and W (west) after Longitude.Remember TFRs Latitude and Longitude must be in Degree,Minutes,Seconds. NOT IN DECIMALS and with no punctuation. If you do not have the seconds, use zero’s.



Note the attempt to put in Degrees, Minutes, Tenths. It will be rejected by NES.



18. Click on “Find Navigation Aids” Button which will provide a list of the closest NavAid VORs.

19. Select the top NavAid as this is usually the closest to the incident. (But do not select it if it is a TVOR or a NDB – see Nav Aid discussion for more information.

20. When you check the VOR type, if it says “NDB” (Non Directional Beacon) or “TVOR” (Terminal VOR) , then do NOT use it and use the Nav aid listed below it. Even though NES lists it, it is NOT a valid or appropriate Nav aid for a TFR.

“As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference)



For example For example



NES suggests St George (OZN)Do not use even if it is the closest

Nav Aid as it is a TVOR.

How to enter a polygon TFRHow to enter a polygon TFR



1. Latitude/Longitude information needs to be entered in a clockwise direction.

2. A rectangular shaped Polygon requires 4 data points. 3. You need to select the closest Navigation Aid for each Latitude/Longitude data point.

4. If possible, use the SAME Nav Aid for all data points. Do NOT use Canadian Nav Aids.

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a: Select Polygon

Polygon Point Guide Polygon Point Guide #1 and #2 have the same Latitudes

#2 and #3 have the same longitudes.

# 3 and #4 have the same latitudes

#1 and #4 have the same longitudes.

#1 #2

#3#4

NW Point NE Point

SW Point SE Point

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b: Input your first set of latitude and longitudes and click on find navigation aids.



c. Select your corresponding Nav aid by clicking on it.



d. Now enter your second latitude and longitude. Click on find navigation aid. Select Navigation Aid and then continue in a clockwise direction with the rest of your latitude and longitudes.



e. This is what it looks like after entering two sets of coordinates. Continue entering coordinates one at a time and then view your graphic to make sure you have not created a “bow tie” TFR.



The only accepted lat/long format by the FAA US NOTAM office for TFR’s is Degrees, Minutes, SecondsWith no punctuation. Note the attempt to put in Degrees, Minutes, Tenths was rejected by NES.



e. After viewing your graphic, click on Save Polygon.

Be sure to view your polygon TFR to Be sure to view your polygon TFR to make sure it is not a bow-tie! make sure it is not a bow-tie!



How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR?How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR? You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are

three ways to make sure it is not a TVOR:three ways to make sure it is not a TVOR: Look in the Airport Flight DirectoryLook in the Airport Flight Directory Look up the VOR in AirNav.comLook up the VOR in AirNav.com Check in IAMS Check in IAMS

Did you forget what a TVOR is? It Did you forget what a TVOR is? It is a Terminal or Airport VOR often is a Terminal or Airport VOR often with limited rangewith limited range. .



This is what you will see when you look up an airport in the Airport/Facility Directory (you can subscribe or find it on line if you Google “Airport/Flight Director on line at NACO). A TVOR (Airport VOR) will have a (T) in front of it. Do not use this VOR as your NAV Aid in your TFR as it has limited range. For example, notice that this NAV Aid for St. George (OZN) is not usable beyond 15 NM.



You can also check a Nav Aid Type at You can also check a Nav Aid Type at www.airnav.comwww.airnav.com



Note under characteristics that itSays T-VORW/DME which means it Is a Terminal VOR associated with An airport and has no distance.

Non Directional Beacon (NDB) Discussion Non Directional Beacon (NDB) Discussion

Often, NES will list NDBs that have Distance Often, NES will list NDBs that have Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Alaska. Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska. Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska to not use NDB’s. Alaska to not use NDB’s.

There are 24 such facilities in AlaskaThere are 24 such facilities in Alaska There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations

in the lower 49. in the lower 49. Hailey, IDHailey, ID North CarolinaNorth Carolina Two in MinnesotaTwo in Minnesota



NDB Discussion continuedNDB Discussion continued While there are hundreds of NDB’s While there are hundreds of NDB’s

throughout the country and many of throughout the country and many of them are listed in NES, they should them are listed in NES, they should NOTNOT be used as a navigational aid associated be used as a navigational aid associated with a TFR. with a TFR.

““As the name implies, the signal transmitted As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include does not include inherentinherent directional directional information, in contrast to other navigational information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference)(Wikipedia reference)



20. Check the VOR type – if it says “NDB” (Non Directional Beacon, then do NOT use it and use the navaid listed below it. Even though NES lists it, it is NOT a valid or appropriate navaid for a TFR. Do NOT SELECT. Use Burley.

“As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference)





21. Once you select the closest VOR, the latitude/Longitude and the corresponding VOR/Bearing Distance will “populate” in the Box under Preview.

22. To see a TFR on a Sectional mapSelect /Click on “view graphic”. This willallow you to see what the TFR will look like.



23. This is a preview of a TFR

So what am I looking at?So what am I looking at? You actually are looking at two circles; one red, You actually are looking at two circles; one red,

one blue. Each circle represents the area one blue. Each circle represents the area closed by closed by eithereither the description of the Nav aid by the description of the Nav aid by distance or the latitude/longitude.distance or the latitude/longitude.

The FAA accepts a certain distance between the The FAA accepts a certain distance between the two circles. If the distance is too far, NES will two circles. If the distance is too far, NES will give a suggestion as to how to fix either the give a suggestion as to how to fix either the latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This can latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This can be an issue in Alaska. be an issue in Alaska.





This is what your TFR graphic looks like when you “Zoom” out.

If you wish to save your graphic!If you wish to save your graphic!

You may choose at this time to send the graphic You may choose at this time to send the graphic to the requesting unit to to the requesting unit to verifyverify the position of the the position of the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as a .jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting a .jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting unit if you have doubts about the location. You unit if you have doubts about the location. You will not have a chance to view/save this graphic will not have a chance to view/save this graphic after it is submitted.after it is submitted.





23. After viewing the graphic, Click on “Save Circle.”

Finding the ARTCC Boundaries Finding the ARTCC Boundaries



You have the option to zoom in, zoom out or pan. Select “Zoom out” and click on the map.

How to find the right ARTCC (if you don’t know it) How to find the right ARTCC (if you don’t know it)



“Zoom Out” until you see the pale yellow lines on the map. These are the ARTCC Boundaries and you should be able to determine which ARTCC your TFR is within.

Alternate way to find the ARTCC Alternate way to find the ARTCC



Alternate way to describe TFR is by using a way to describe TFR is by using a Nav Aid Bearing and DistanceNav Aid Bearing and Distance. .



a. Select or click on the grey bar “Define by Navigation Aid”.

b. Enter a bearing and distance from the closest Nav aid. Click on the highlighted latitude/longitude and it will populate the description box.

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The dimensions of the TFR will appear in the Box under the words “Affected Area”.



24. Type in Altitude from TFR request form and select MSL. All wildland fires are in MSL.

25. Type in the TFR Coordinating Unit. This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. It could be the local GACC or Dispatch Center for the Incident depending on your local policy. Do not use Acronyms or 3 letter/4 letter codes. Type the full name of the unit for example “Puget Sound Interagency Dispatch Center.”



26. Type in the GACC or Dispatch Center Phone number – This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. This must be a 24 hour a day contact number as per the FAA. Do not use 1-800 phone numbers. Use the FAA format with dashes.



Frequency Frequency



27. Type in the Air to Air Frequency. You may use your Initial Attack Frequency since there have been noted delays in receiving a TFR frequency. You can always change the TFR when you receive the new frequency but suggest you do not change it in the middle of a shift. Work with the AOBD and change the frequency at the end of the day or in the early morning. NOTE – if your TFR exceeds 20 NMs, please contact either the Incident or GACC Communication officer as there may be some issues that need to be worked out with the FAA. Ask the Commo Unit Leader for the CENTER POINT of the frequency – you will need this to figure out if your TFR has exceeded the geographical area of the frequency.

28. Why is it optional? Because some TFRs for other disasters such as hurricanes, tornado’s, etc may not have an established air to air frequency.

29. “Authors” Comments Box: This information is not published in the NOTAM but is shared internally between FAA offices and the person inputting the TFR into NES.

Please type in your name and phone number as point of contact so the ARTCC/US NOTAM Office can call you if they have any questions.

Additional information to be included is impacted MTR’s route name (and segments) and SUA’s such as MOA’s. For example – “Affects IR345 Segments B-J and the Goose MOA.”



30. Do not type in “USNOF Comments.” It is reserved for use only by the US NOTAM Office.





31. Preview Button, To review TFR text and graphic before submitting to ARTCC. This is your ONLY chance to preview both the TFR AND GRAPHIC before it is submitted. Once submitted, you will not be able to see the graphic anymore.

Preview of TFR Draft NOTAM Preview of TFR Draft NOTAM



b. “Return to Draft” Button brings you backto Draft TFR work page.

a. Work Number automatically assigned by Software.

c. TFRMAP Button produces a preview graphic map

d. Print Button allows you to print the TFR draft information for documentation.



32. Click on Save Button to save TFR information if you wish to submit it later.

33. Click on “Submit to Approver” to Submit Draft TFR to ARTCC

How to delete a draft TFR How to delete a draft TFR



34. It’s very simple. Click on the Delete button. Sometimes it will ask you if you wish to “take

over” (from the FAA.) Say yes and click on “take over.” You can delete the TFR request.

Error Message Error Message



What if it won’t go through? Look for the RED ERROR messages and make your corrections.

What if the FAA or US NOTAM office calls What if the FAA or US NOTAM office calls and says you “missed something”and says you “missed something”



See this sentence? “TBA is the FAA Coordination Facility.” (TBA is “To Be Announced!.” Only the FAA (ARTCC) has the screen on their NES to fill this out. So tell them we do NOT have the capability to complete this sentence.

FDC 3/7306 ZAB NM.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 20 MILES SE OF ESPANOLA, NM. EFFECTIVE 1200 TO 0500 UTC DLY IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(2)TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT WITHIN A 5 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF 355453N/1054339W OR THE SANTA FE /SAF/ VORTAC 23 DEGREE RADIAL AT 27.8 NAUTICAL MILES AT AND BELOW 15000 FEET MSL TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. SOUTHWEST COORDINATION CENTER TELEPHONE 505-842-XXXX OR FREQ 118.925/JAROSO FIRE IS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION. ALBUQUERQUE /ZAB/ ARTCC TELEPHONE 505-856-XXXX IS THE FAA COORDINATION FACILITY.

Now is the time to make your Now is the time to make your phone call !!phone call !!

Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC ““Air Route Traffic Control Center”Air Route Traffic Control Center” Known as ATC or “L.A. Center”Known as ATC or “L.A. Center” Tell them Tell them “You have placed a TFR to be “You have placed a TFR to be

processed in the NOTAM Entry System”. processed in the NOTAM Entry System”.



Work Lists Work Lists



1. Once the Draft TFR is saved and /or submitted to the ARTCC, the DRAFT moves to the work list. Work List can be accessed by Selecting/Clicking on Work List.

2. The work List allows you to follow the approval process of the FAA. (Be sure to refresh!) First you will see the ARTCC Four letter code show up under approver. The FAA’s Area Managers initials will show up after ARTCC code when they have looked at the TFR. The FAA will then do their internal screening (checking with their sectors, going through their checklist) and then the TFR is sent to the USNOF (US NOTAM Office). The draft will drop down to “Drafts Pending edit/review by the USNOF”. After a screening process by the USNOF, the draft will drop to the “Drafts Pending entry into the USNS. When the draft disappears from the work list, you may to go DINS on the internet (immediate) or to FAA.gov (allow 15 minutes) to see you TFR.



The TFR at this point has been sent to Seattle ARTCC and is waiting for the Area Manager to access it. Once it is accessed, their initials will be placed behind the KZSE.



The TFR at this point has been sent by Seattle Center to the US Notam Office (USNOF)



4. NOTAM List show the status of your TFR and the NOTAM number for the TFR3. The ARTCC ID will show

up when the Center has “picked up” the TFR on NES – if it’s not there, they have not done any action and you should call them…..



Click on “NOTAM List” - The TFR at this point has been processed by the US NOTAM office – NOTE The NOTAM FDC “ID number” is listed.



If you click on the TFR in the work list – you will see your new TFR with it’s NOTAM number (or you may go to DINS for text or to FAA.Gov for a graphical depiction after about 15 minutes.)

AlternateAlternate Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) just call the ARTCC which is probably easier)



Click on Cancel NOTAM and input the three letterDesignator for the ARTCC (minus the “K”).Click on Select NOTAMS to Cancel



Select the NOTAM you wish to cancel by clicking On the small box to the left of the TFR. Click on “Save.



This will populate the Cancel TFR box with the necessary information. Click on Submit to approver and call the ARTCC to let them know you havemade a change in NES.

Chapter 3 – Finding your TFR at DINSChapter 3 – Finding your TFR at DINS(Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System)(Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System)



Go to https://www.notams.faa.gov , Click on “I Agree” and then click

And select “ARTCC TFRs”

Click on the appropriate ARTCC to see their TFR’s or scroll down to through the TFRs.



ARTCC Abbreviations for DINsARTCC Abbreviations for DINs

KZSE – SeattleKZSE – Seattle KZOA – OaklandKZOA – Oakland KZLC – Salt Lake CityKZLC – Salt Lake City KZLA – Los AngelesKZLA – Los Angeles KZAB – AlbuquerqueKZAB – Albuquerque KZAU – ChicagoKZAU – Chicago KZBW – BostonKZBW – Boston KZDC – Washington DCKZDC – Washington DC KZDV – DenverKZDV – Denver KZFW – Dallas Ft WorthKZFW – Dallas Ft Worth KZJX – JacksonvilleKZJX – Jacksonville KZME – MemphisKZME – Memphis

KZMP – MinneapolisKZMP – Minneapolis KZOB – ClevelandKZOB – Cleveland KZTL – AtlantaKZTL – Atlanta KZKC – Kansas CityKZKC – Kansas City KZNY – New YorkKZNY – New York KZID - Indianapolis KZID - Indianapolis PAZA – AnchoragePAZA – Anchorage PHZH HonoluluPHZH Honolulu TZJS – Puerto RicoTZJS – Puerto Rico KZHU – HoustonKZHU – Houston KZMA - MiamiKZMA - Miami



Select the TFR’s you are interested or wish to display by clicking in the small box to the left of the TFR



Scroll to the bottom of the website and click on “Display/Print Selected NOTAMs

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NOTE – the “map it” capability has been fixed – It will refer you to the map at the faa.gov website.

This process allows you to display a short listof selected TFRs instead of the longer listing of all the TFRs in the nation.



Finding your TFR at Finding your TFR at www.faa.gov



Click on “Temporary Flight Restrictions.



Or you can hover on the left hand side under “Pilots” and the drop down menu will appear. Click on “Look Up Graphic TFRs”



A list of sequential TFRs by the latest entrywill appear. You have several sorting options. For wildfire TFRs, you can sort by NOTAM type (hazards). Or you can sort by State or Center.

This is what you will get when you select a TFR – thisis the FAA’s version of “clear text” TFR. You may also select the actual NOTAM text below by clicking on “NOTAM text”.





Here is the text of the actual FDC NOTAM – “aka” TFR

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Here is what you get when you “click on Sectional”

What does “Decode” do? What does “Decode” do?



You can click on “Decode” on the left side menu and input an airport name. You will then get a block of information about the airport that includes which ARTCC boundary the airport is located within.

Additional information is available by typing in the name of an airport.



This is the type of information available from the Decoding Option



Click on Encode

What does “Encode” do? What does “Encode” do?



Select an airport alphabetically



This is the information box you will receive. NOTE – the ARTCC is listed.



How to enter additional text within a How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM TFR NOTAM



a) Complete your TFR request and SAVE it or it won’t work! But don’t submit it yet.



b) Click preview, then highlight your TFR text.



c) Click on Draft NOTAM and erase what isalready in the field.



d) Paste your TFR from preview into the box



e) Type in the additional text you wish to add to the NOTAM. Use appropriate and legal NOTAM language. You may include additional frequencies, airport information, etc. Consult the FAA NOTAM Handbook for proper language and acronyms or abbreviations.

f) Click on “Save as draft” – you may chose to preview at this time.



g) Note – the additional text is included withinthe new saved TFR preview.



h) Click on Submit to Approver and continue as usual.

Additional Information Additional Information

Additional Information is available in the Additional Information is available in the accompanying text document which includes:accompanying text document which includes: Getting a certificate from the FAAGetting a certificate from the FAA Importing a certificateImporting a certificate Registering New/additional usersRegistering New/additional users Entering a TFR requestEntering a TFR request If your password has expiredIf your password has expired Locked out?Locked out? ARTCC abbreviations ARTCC abbreviations



QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Manager) at 503-780-0097 or at [email protected]. Manager) at 503-780-0097 or at [email protected]. ((Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.) ) Available 24/7) Available 24/7)

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Documents

NOTAM Entry System (NES) August 2013 Update NOTAM Entry System (NES) August 2013 Update 1 NES presentation by Julie Stewart [email protected] 8/9/2013