JACK LINK’S 500

2025 NASCAR CUP SERIES

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA

APRIL 24-28, 2025

SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES

Special air traffic procedures to manage increased traffic, enhance safety, and minimize delays are in effect for the following airports:

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES

When traffic demand exceeds airport capacity, the Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) may apply traffic management initiatives to domestic, IFR arrivals. Pilots should anticipate Expect Departure Clearance Times (EDCT), holding, or other potential delay.

Aircraft issued an EDCT are expected to depart within 5 minutes of the assigned time. Aircraft unable to depart within 5 minutes of their EDCT shall advise ATC and request a new EDCT assignment.

The program may be in effect April 27, 2025, 0800–1400 CDT (1300-1900 UTC)

To ensure equitable airspace access and minimize delays, ATC will not accept air-filed flight plans or airborne changes of destination to/from the Talladega area, except in emergencies. Duplicate flight plans (same call sign/multiple times) are subject to removal from the system.

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when entering the area around the Talladega Airport due to limited radar coverage, high minimum vectoring altitude (4,000FT) and mountainous terrain in the KASN area.

TEMPORARY AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

The FAA will operate a Temporary Airport Traffic Control Tower (TATCT) at KASN as follows:

FREQUENCIES / TELEPHONE

ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

MONITOR ATIS on 134.05. Enter the traffic pattern with lights on and gear down. Maintain a pattern as close to the airport boundary as safety will allow. Be alert for specific landing point and runway exit instructions. Expeditious compliance is expected. After exiting the runway, airport personnel will direct you to parking. There is a limited amount of paved parking, anticipate parking in grassy areas. Comply promptly with airport ground crew directions to keep the runway clear of traffic.

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when entering the area around the Talladega Airport due to limited radar coverage, high minimum vectoring altitude (4,000FT) and mountainous terrain in the KASN area.

ASN VFR ARRIVALS

During ATCT hours of operation

Two-way radio is required. MONITOR Talladega Tower frequency and contact the tower no earlier than 10 miles from the airport. Keep transmissions brief to reduce frequency congestion. Unless otherwise directed by the Tower, enter the traffic pattern via a standard downwind entry. Traffic pattern directions: RWY 22 left-hand, RWY 04 right-hand. Only arrival/departure aircraft operations authorized below 2500MSL within 5NM of ASN.

IFR ARRIVALS

There is LIMITED radar coverage in the Talladega area. To minimize delays and make the best use of the radar coverage west of Talladega, expect visual approach or ILS/RNAV RWY 04 approach if weather requires. Pilots should expect radar vectors 15NM west of Talladega and to remain at or above 4,000 MSL for radar coverage. Due to the close proximity of PLR, ASN, and ANB, expect holding for non-radar separation and sequencing.

ANB arrivals expect vectors to hold at LINTZ at or above 4,000 MSL.

PLR arrivals expect holding at HANUR at or above 4,000 MSL.

NOTE: IFR arrivals on April 27, 2025, from 1600-2000 CDT (2100-0100 UTC) may expect a 2-3 hour delay due to KASN/KANB departure traffic. Pilots should plan to arrive before 1600 CDT or after 2000 CDT.

IFR ARRIVAL ROUTES / ALTITUDES

Arrivals file at or below FL 220 and via one of the following routes:

Aircraft departing airports not listed above file:

KASN DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

Due to close proximity and limited radar coverage, KASN, KANB, and KPLR are one airport for departure clearance purposes.

MONITOR ATIS on 134.05 prior to engine start to determine the runway in use and applicable procedure.

Pilots must adhere to departure procedures to reduce frequency congestion and provide ATC a method of sequencing and spacing. It is critical that pilots MONITOR the correct frequency as indicated.

IFR aircraft departing after the race on Sunday, April 27, 2025, prior to 2100 CDT, are asked to file flight plans with a 1600 CDT (2100Z) proposed departure time to ensure flight plan delivery to reduce departure delays. Atlanta ARTC Center will ensure flight plans with a 2100 UTC departure time remain in the system until 0100 UTC (April 27, 2025).

NOTE: IFR clearances are available at the FBO thirty minutes prior to the filed proposed departure time. Users are encouraged to obtain clearance at the FBO to reduce frequency congestion and expedite the overall departure process.

RUNWAY 22 TAXI PROCEDURE

Aircraft parked in the grass between the airport and the racetrack, taxi to the STOP sign located between taxiways A2 and A3 via the designated taxi route. (See airport diagrams). When number one (1) at the STOP sign, call Ground Control on 121.7.

Aircraft parked on the ramp adjacent to the FBO may taxi via either “A2” or “A1” to the stop signs short of “Alpha.” When number one (1) at the STOP sign, call Ground Control on 121.7.

IFR aircraft that have NOT received clearance from the FBO, call Clearance Delivery on 125.275 prior to reaching the STOP sign.

On initial contact, advise Ground Control of call sign, type aircraft, assigned beacon code (if IFR), direction of departure (if VFR), and ATIS code. If you received your IFR clearance in the FBO, state “IFR, with clearance, beacon code _ _ _ _”.

Do not pass the STOP sign until instructed by Ground Control. Taxi as instructed.

All aircraft MONITOR – do not call – Tower on 119.075 after receiving taxi instructions.

Tower will consider aircraft ready for departure when number one (1) for assigned runway.

RUNWAY 04 TAXI PROCEDURE

All aircraft taxi to and hold short of Taxiway Alpha. Stop signs will be located at A1, A2, A3, and A4. (See Airport diagrams). When number one (1) at the STOP sign, call Ground Control on 121.7.

IFR aircraft that have NOT received clearance from the FBO call Clearance Delivery on 125.275 prior to reaching the STOP sign.

On initial contact advise Ground Control of call sign, type aircraft, assigned beacon code (if IFR), direction of departure (if VFR), and ATIS code. If you received your IFR clearance in the FBO, state “IFR, with clearance, beacon code _ _ _ _”.

Do not enter Taxiway Alpha or pass the STOP signs until instructed by Ground Control. Taxi as instructed.

All aircraft MONITOR – do not call – Tower on 119.075 after receiving taxi instructions.

Tower will consider aircraft ready for departure when number one (1) for assigned runway.

KANB IFR DEPARTURES

Expect the same route procedures as aircraft departing KASN. Due to close proximity, KANB, KASN, and KPLR are one airport for IFR departure clearance purposes. Contact Birmingham Approach Control on 132.15 or if unable 205-769-3890 for clearance.

EVENT IFR DEPARTURE ROUTES

Departure routes effective Sunday, April 27, 2025 (April 28 rain day)

Pilots should anticipate reroutes and alternate altitude assignments to allow orderly departures. This may be especially relevant for aircraft landing in the Charlotte terminal area. Eastbound aircraft may expect initial routing via direct FNISH for JETS and direct DDASH for PROPS, as traffic dictates. Check current NOTAMs for possible changes to effective dates / times.

File via one the following routes:

Dependent upon traffic and weather conditions at KJQF on April 27, 2025 users may receive routing via: FNISH FISHO PANDY FLO KABEE3 KJQF. Expect to cross 35 NM west of FISHO at or below FL230.

VFR /IFR PICKUP PROCEDURES - KASN/KANB/KPLR departures

Due to the high volume of traffic in the Talladega area, follow these procedures except in emergencies:

DO NOT request IFR pickup below 5,000 feet MSL due to radar coverage. If ceilings are below 5,000, you should depart IFR. Use caution for mountainous terrain.

DO NOT call Birmingham Approach until at least 15 miles from KASN. DO NOT call any Atlanta Center frequency until at least 20 miles east of KASN, or above 10,000 feet if westbound.

Remain clear of the Atlanta Class B airspace. IFR pickup within 40 NM of KATL will be extremely limited due Atlanta arrivals.

Squawk 1200 on departure.

If planning an IFR pick-up, ensure that an IFR flight plan is on file with Flight Service.

ATC will not accept air-filed flight plans or airborne changes of destination within 100 miles of KASN, except in emergencies.

AFTER DEPARTURE

Aircraft AT OR BELOW 10,000:

Aircraft ABOVE 10,000:

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION

Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) will be in effect for this event. See FDC NOTAM 0/0367 for details.

CAUTION

Use caution for all types of traffic operating in the area including banner tows, helicopters, and blimps.

Pilots must avoid flying at and below 5,000 FT AGL in the National Security Area (NSA) northeast of Talladega.

Pilots should ensure they receive a thorough briefing on all NOTAMS for the Talladega area.

TALLADEGA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PARKING

The Talladega Airport has implemented a parking reservation program. Aircraft arriving April 24 – 27, 2025 should obtain a parking slot prior to landing. For reservations/fees, call the Talladega Municipal Airport at 256-761-4815 weekdays between 0800-1600 CDT.

LEIDOS FLIGHT SERVICE

Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available online through the Leidos Pilot Portal at https://www.1800wxbrief.com/Website/ or by telephone at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433). Press 1, or say “Briefer”, then press 2-5-2 or say “Alabama”

Contact Anniston Radio on 122.2 in the Talladega, Alabama area for VFR flight plan activation and closure. Contact Flight Service on the following frequencies for in-flight briefing services:

In-flight pilot reports are encouraged on these frequencies.

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