Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500

Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series Event
Special Air Traffic Procedures

Hampton, Georgia
February 22-25, 2018

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Hampton, Georgia area in conjunction with this event, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.

TEMPORARY CONTROL TOWER

The Federal Aviation Administration will NOT operate a temporary control tower at the Henry County Airport (KHMP).

FREQUENCIES

VFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

It is suggested that aircraft utilize a left traffic pattern for Runway 6 and a right traffic pattern for Runway 24.

The suggested traffic pattern altitude for turbojet aircraft is 2200 feet MSL. The suggested traffic pattern altitude for all other aircraft except helicopters is 1700 feet MSL. Suggested pattern altitude for helicopters is 1400 feet MSL.

IFR ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

All IFR ARRIVALS should be prepared to enter the VFR traffic pattern. IFR arrivals should be familiar with the VFR arrival procedure. Please be PROMPT with your IFR cancellation on frequency 128.57.

PREFERRED IFR ARRIVAL ROUTES / ALTITUDES

Due to the high volume of traffic in the vicinity of Atlanta, aircraft may expect a final altitude no higher than FL220.

IFR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

All IFR aircraft departing after the race on February 25, 2018 are encouraged to file flight plans with a 1615 LCL (2115 UTC) proposed departure time. Atlanta Center will ensure these flight plans will not expire prior to 0100 UTC on February 26, 2018.

Aircraft departing KHMP should request a clearance through Atlanta TRACON (A80). In order to reduce frequency congestion during high volume traffic periods, requests for clearances should be made via telephone at 678-364-6131 or 770-487-3893. All clearances issued via telephone will be HOLD FOR RELEASE. Request for release should not be made until you are in the number one position and ready for immediate departure.

PREFERRED IFR DEPARTURE ROUTES / ALTITUDES

Note : Due to the complexity and volume associated with this event, users should anticipate dynamic reroutes and altitude assignments to expedite departure . This may be especially relevant for aircraft landing HKY, SVH, MTV, EXX, and AVL. Pilots are advised not to circumvent these preferred routes as they are intended to balance the departure operation and minimize delays.

Weather and traffic conditions may require the use of alternate routes.

Due to the volume of traffic in the vicinity of Atlanta and Charlotte, aircraft can expect a final altitude no higher than FL230.

VFR DEPARTURE /IFR PICKUP PROCEDURES

(For aircraft departing KHMP)

Due to the extremely high volume of traffic in the Atlanta area, follow these procedures unless an emergency situation exists:

Squawk 1200 on departure.

Aircraft are cautioned to remain clear of the Atlanta Class B airspace.

If planning an IFR pick-up, ensure that an IFR flight plan is on file with Flight Service. Due to complexity associated with the departure event, the ability to provide IFR pick-up service may be limited within 100NM of KHMP. Except in emergency situations, IFR airfile clearances will not be issued within 100 miles of KHMP.

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION

A Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) will be in effect for this event, see FDC NOTAM 7/4319 for details.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All types of aircraft, including helicopters, blimps, and banner-tow aircraft, will be operating in the area. Pilots are advised to use extreme caution while operating in the vicinity of KHMP. Pilots are reminded to obtain current FDC and Local NOTAM information prior to operating in the area.

LEIDOS FLIGHT SERVICE

Pilot briefing and flight planning services are available online through Leidos Pilot Portal at https://www.1800wxbrief.com/Website/ or by telephone at 1-800-WX-BRIEF ( 1-800-992-7433). Press 1 for a briefer, then press 4-2-1 for Georgia.

Contact Macon Radio on 122.6 or 122.2 for VFR flight plan activation and closure.

REMEMBER TO CLOSE YOUR FLIGHT PLAN