NOTICES TO AIRMEN (NOTAM)

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 very user of the NAS is affected by NOTAMs because they
indicate the real-time and abnormal status of a component
of the National Airspace System (NAS).
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 OTAMs contain essential information not known in advance
for publication by any other means.
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 OTAMs concern the establishment, condition, or change
of any facility, service, procedure, or hazard in the NAS.
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 OTAMs have a unique language using special contractions
to make communication more efficient.

The NOTAM Operations and Policy Group developed a NOTAM 101

primer which identifies common issues and best practices of NOTAMs.
For instance, did you know that you should always check 25 nautical
miles to either side of your full route of flight to ensure relevant
NAVAID NOTAMs are displayed? The NOTAM course is available
at: www.faa.gov/go/flightservice and www.faasafety.gov.

Online Resources

Obstruction
Current
NOTAM National Flight FAA Flight GPS Evaluation/Airport
Temporary Flight
Search Data Center Service Notices Airspace Analysis
Restrictions
(OE/AAA)

FAA References
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 he Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) AA A
 dvisory Circular (AC) 150/5200-28, NOTAMs for Airport
contains important NOTAM governance for pilots Operators, provides information to the airport operator
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 AA Order 7930.2, Notices to Airmen, provides guidance AA F
 AA Order JO 7340.2G, Contractions, contains guidance
for FAA users on abbreviations for writing NOTAMs