2019 SUPERBOWL LIII
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
January 29-February 5, 2019
SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES
Real-time updates to the information provided will be posted at: https://superbowl.faa.gov
Special air traffic procedures to minimize air traffic delays and enhance safety are in effect for the following airports:
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AIRPORT |
LOCATION |
IDENTIFIER |
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Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
Atlanta, GA |
ATL |
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Dekalb-Peachtree Airport |
Atlanta, GA |
PDK |
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Fulton County Airport - Brown Field |
Atlanta, GA |
FTY |
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Cobb County International-Mccollum Field Airport |
Kennesaw, GA |
RYY |
|
Gwinnett County - Briscoe Field Airport |
Lawrenceville, GA |
LZU |
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Newnan Coweta County Airport |
Newnan, GA |
CCO |
|
Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport |
Dallas, GA |
PUJ |
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Atlanta Regional Falcon Field Airport |
Peachtree City, GA |
FFC |
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Henry County Airport |
Hampton, GA |
HMP |
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Griffin-Spalding County Airport |
Griffin, GA |
6A2 |
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Covington Municipal Airport |
Covington, GA |
CVC |
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Expect Traffic Management initiatives including but not limited to, reroute, miles-in-trail, altitude restriction, ground stop, and ground delay programs.
When a Ground Delay Program (GDP) is required, aircraft must depart within 5 minutes of their assigned Expect Departure Clearance Time (EDCT). If unable, pilots must advise ATC and request a new EDCT assignment.
Traffic management initiatives are designed to provide equitable access to airports and airspace. To maintain program integrity and minimize delays, airborne changes of destination to Atlanta Area airports may not be accepted, except in emergency situations.
FLIGHT PLANS/IFR PICK UP
File flight plans at least 6 hours, but not more than 22 hours, prior to proposed time of departure. Early flight plan submission may minimize your assigned delay during Traffic Management initiatives.
Duplicate flight plans (same call sign/multiple times) are subject to removal from the system and may result in increased delay for your flight.
VFR aircraft requesting airborne IFR clearance/activation may encounter significant reroutes and/or delays. IFR flight plan pick up/activation and airborne changes of destination to Atlanta Area airports will not be accepted within 100NM of ATL, except in an emergency.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
A Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) will be in effect for this event, see FDC NOTAM for details.
STUDENT TRAINING/PRACTICE APPROACHES
Practice approaches to airports within 40 NM of ATL will be extremely limited or unavailable due to increased aircraft activity.
Student training flights and flight schools are highly encouraged to operate at other airports between January 30, 2019 and February 4, 2019. Training flights for student solo cross country flights, touch-and-go landings, low approaches and practice instrument approaches are discouraged.
AIRPORT PARKING/FBO SERVICES RESERVATIONS
A reservation program to facilitate ground services at participating Atlanta Metropolitan airports will be in effect Wednesday, January 30 through Tuesday, February 5. Reservations are administered by local FBO’s. Contact the FBO at your destination to obtain reservations and additional information.
All pilots are STRONGLY encouraged to contact one of the FBOs for parking availability prior to departing for the Atlanta Area. If parking areas reach capacity, airport management may ask aircraft without prior parking arrangements to depart.
AIRPORT STATUS INFORMATION
Real time flight delay, airport status, and program information is available at the following sites:
www.fly.faa.gov/gaap/jsp/gaapIndex.jsp
www.fly.faa.gov/edct/jsp/edctLookUp.jsp
AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (ATCT)
HOURS OF OPERATION
ATL
|
24 Hours a day |
PDK
|
Thursday- Friday |
0630 -2300 EST (1130-0400 UTC) |
|
Saturday |
0700-2300 EST (1200-0400 UTC) |
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Sunday-Monday |
0700 EST (1200 UTC) Feb 3 continuously thru |
FTY
|
24 Hours a day |
RYY
|
Thursday- Friday |
0700 -2300 EST (1200-0400 UTC) |
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Saturday |
0700-0000 EST (1200-0500 UTC) |
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Sunday-Monday |
0700 EST (1200 UTC) Feb 3 continuously thru |
NOTE: Check current NOTAMs for possible changes to the hours of operation.
VFR ARRIVALS
VFR arrivals may expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods. VFR advisory service within the Atlanta TRACON/Atlanta Center will be on a workload-permitting basis.
POTENTIAL HOLDING
Aircraft may be required to hold inbound due to weather or other constraints.
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. At airports without operational ATCT, please be PROMPT with your IFR cancellations.
PREFERRED IFR ARRIVAL ROUTES
Jet and turboprop aircraft file via the following routes. Expect potential reroute based on demand to allow an orderly transition to the controlled airports.
Arriving PDK/LZU:
|
DEPARTING |
ROUTE |
|
Area A |
BAF Q406 BWZ J6 HVQ KTRYN SCNRY DEHAN1 |
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Area B- |
|
|
Area C |
HUBBS J193 HCM ISO J121 BARTL KAATT Q172 YUTEE KISTN WRGNZ1 |
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Area D |
KERLY SHRLT WRGNZ1 |
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Area E |
MVC KEEPS BOKRT2 or |
|
Area F |
YAMSS SWTEE1 or |
|
Area G |
WWSHR AIR HVQ KTRYN SCNRY DEHAN1 |
Arriving FTY/RYY/PUJ:
|
DEPARTING |
ROUTE |
|
Area A |
GONZZ Q29 KLYNE FLM WUDYA BUKHD1 |
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Area B - |
|
|
Area C |
LYH COLZI IPTAY AHN WOMAC |
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Area D |
HUBBS J193 HCM ISO J121 BARTL KAATT Q172 YUTEE KISTN WRGNZ1 |
|
Area E |
DAWWN KEEPS BOKRT2 |
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Area F |
MVC KEEPS BOKRT2 or |
|
Area G |
YAMSS SWTEE1 or |
|
Area H |
KLYNE FLM WUDYA BUKHD1 |
Arriving CCO/HMP/FFC/CVC/6A2:
|
DEPARTING |
ROUTE |
|
Area A |
MXE J75 GVE LYH COLZI IPTAY MADDI HUSKY |
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Area B |
HUBBS J193 HCM ISO J121 BARTL KAATT Q172 YUTEE KISTN BEYLO CANUK |
|
Area C |
YUTEE KISTN BEYLO CANUK or |
|
Area D |
MVC KEEPS LGC V222 HONIE or |
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Area E |
NEHAI GAD HEFIN TIROE or |
PREFERRED IFR DEPARTURE ROUTINGS
Jet aircraft file via the following routes:
Departing PDK/LZU:
|
DESTINATION |
ROUTE |
|
Area 1 |
VARNM GLAZR |
|
Area 2 |
JACCC KELLN KIDDO |
|
Area 3 |
HAALO |
|
Area 4 |
CUTTN HANKO GAD MEM |
Departing FTY/RYY/PUJ:
|
DESTINATION |
ROUTE |
|
Area 1 |
VARNM GLAZR |
|
Area 2 |
JACCC KELLN |
|
Area 3 |
HAALO |
|
Area 4 |
CUTTN HANKO GAD MEM |
Departing FFC/CCO/HMP/CVC/6A2:
|
DESTINATION |
ROUTE |
|
Area 1 |
VARNM GLAZR |
|
Area 2 |
JACCC KELLN |
|
Area 3 |
HAALO |
|
Area 4 |
CUTTN HANKO GAD MEM |
PDK AIRPORT INFORMATION
|
FREQUENCIES |
|
|
Tower - monitor ATIS for appropriate frequency |
120.9 / 127.2 |
|
Ground Control |
121.6 |
|
Clearance Delivery |
125.2 |
|
Clearance Delivery (when ATCT closed) |
120.9 |
|
ATIS |
128.4 |
The northwest portion of the airport and railroad tracks leading to the downtown city may be highly saturated with helicopter traffic.
Noise abatement procedures and voluntary night restrictions are in effect due to the close proximity of residential neighborhoods. PDK noise program information can be found at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport/noise-program.
All movement on closed runways and taxiways will be at the pilot's own risk.
Pedestrians are prohibited on active runways, taxiways, etc., unless specifically authorized by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Bicycles and motorcycles are prohibited on movement areas.
Visit Dekalb-Peachtree Airport website for other information: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport
AIRSHIP AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
Airship operation, including parking, is restricted to those operators who have made prior arrangements with the PDK Airport Director's Office.
Military Aircraft must have Prior Permission Required (PPR) authorization. Military PPR may be obtained by either calling PDK Airport Administration PPR Line at 770-936-5440, or online at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/airport. Military helicopter contract fuel will not be available.
Airship and military aircraft pilots shall contact the PDK Airport Director's Office at:
Airport Director
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport
Room 212
2000 Airport Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 936-5440
FIXED-BASED OPERATORS (FBOs)
|
FBO |
PHONE NUMBER |
FREQUENCY |
|
Signature |
(770) 452-0010 |
130.90 |
|
Epps Aviation |
(770) 458-9851 |
129.05 |
|
Helicopter Express* |
(770) 963-6889 |
122.85 |
|
Atlantic Aviation |
(770) 454-5000 |
130.70 |
*Helicopter Service Only
NO-RADIO (NORDO AIRCRAFT)
Aircraft without an operable two-way radio will not be authorized to operate at PDK during the event.
RUNWAY CLOSURES
Runways 16/34 and 3L/21R may be closed for additional parking and taxiway use. Consult NOTAM's for current closure information
IFR ARRIVALS
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Monitor ATIS prior to initial call.
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DO NOT STOP ON ACTIVE RUNWAY. Expeditious clearing of the runway is essential.
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Use the first available exit unless otherwise instructed.
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Contact Ground Control on frequency 121.6 when instructed by the Tower Controller.
VFR ARRIVALS
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Pattern Altitudes: Single-Engine at 2000 MSL, Multi-Engine at 2500 MSL
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Monitor ATIS for VFR arrival procedures and the appropriate tower frequency
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DO NOT STOP ON ACTIVE RUNWAY. Expeditious clearing of the runway is essential.
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Contact Peachtree Tower at least 10 miles from the airport.
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Advise Tower of aircraft type, call sign, direction and distance from the airport, and the appropriate ATIS code.
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Follow the tower controller's directions for pattern entry, sequencing or holding instructions.
DO NOT ENTER THE CLASS DELTA SURFACE AREA WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS FROM ATC.
VFR HOLDING
Due to the high volume of traffic in the Atlanta area, VFR arrivals can expect lengthy delays outside Class D airspace during peak traffic periods.
If VFR holding is required, expect to hold at one of the following four locations. Be alert for other aircraft holding in the area.
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Concourse - located 4 miles northwest of PDK. Notable by two tall "King & Queen" type buildings. Depicted on Atlanta Terminal VFR chart.
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Junction - located 2 miles northeast of PDK. Junction is a large freeway interchange (I-85 & I-285).
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WSB Antenna - located 3 miles southeast of PDK. 1,703 foot antenna depicted on Atlanta VFR Terminal Chart.
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Lenox Mall - located 4 miles southwest of PDK. Area around mall is dense with tall buildings.
The tower controller will meter holding VFR arrivals into the flow of IFR traffic and issue specific pattern entry and runway information
If you are on tower frequency 127.2, remain on that frequency until instructed by tower controller to contact Peachtree Tower on 120.9.
IFR/VFR DEPARTURES
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All fixed wing VFR/IFR aircraft should monitor the ATIS for special ground movement instructions before engine start.
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Do not call for taxi until you are the number one aircraft that can enter a taxiway from the ramp or parking area.
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If you are IFR do not call for taxi until you have received an IFR clearance.
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Remain on ground control until instructed to contact (or monitor) tower or until number one for departure at the runway.
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ATIS will indicate if IFR clearances are available on ground control or clearance delivery.
GATE HOLD PROCEDURES
Gate-Hold procedures may be implemented during heavy traffic periods. The ATIS will specify which aircraft (VFR and IFR, or IFR only) are subject to ground delay at the ramp. Affected departures will be informed which frequency to contact for engine start/taxi clearance time.
EXAMPLE: "GATE HOLD PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT. ALL AIRCRAFT (or ALL IFR AIRCRAFT) CONTACT (ATC Position) ON (frequency) FOR ENGINE START TIME."
NOTE: Due to the high number of itinerant departures, aircraft may be held on the ramp to facilitate sequencing, expedite departures, and comply with traffic management restrictions.
FTY AIRPORT INFORMATION
|
FREQUENCIES |
|
|
Tower |
118.45 |
|
Ground Control |
121.7 |
|
Clearance Delivery |
121.15 |
|
ASOS/ATIS |
120.175 |
|
ATL ARR/DEP |
121.0 |
|
UNICOM |
122.95 |
All departing aircraft should contact Clearance Delivery on 121.15 prior to contacting Ground Control (121.7) for taxi. Advise if IFR or VFR.
FIXED-BASED OPERATORS (FBOs)
|
FBO |
PHONE NUMBER |
FREQUENCY |
|
Hill Aircraft |
(404) 691-3330 |
129.575 |
|
Signature Flight Support |
(404) 443-0231 |
130.575 |
Operators should be prepared for delays due to maximum aircraft capacity. Aircraft towing and parking on closed runway/taxiways should be expected.
The eastern portion of the airport and areas over downtown Atlanta may be highly saturated with helicopter traffic.
Pedestrians are prohibited on active runways, taxiways, etc., unless specifically authorized by Air Traffic Control (ATC). Bicycles and motorcycles are prohibited on movement areas.
AIRSHIP AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
Due to limited operational capacity, airship operations are not permitted at FTY during this event
Military Aircraft must have Prior Permission Required (PPR) authorization. Call FTY Airport Administration at 404-613-4203 or 4205 for Military PPR.
FTY Airport Director
Fulton County Airport
3952 Aviation Circle
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30336
(404) 613-4203/4205
NO-RADIO (NORDO AIRCRAFT)
Aircraft without an operable two-way radio will not be authorized to operate at Fulton County Brown Field during the event.
RUNWAY CLOSURES
Runway 14/32 may be closed for additional parking and taxiway use. Consult NOTAMs for current closure information.
LZU AIRPORT INFORMATION
When the tower is closed, request clearance by telephone at 678-364-6131. All clearances will be HOLD FOR RELEASE. Request release on frequency 134.0 only when the aircraft is number one in position and ready for immediate departure.
RYY AIRPORT INFORMATION
|
FREQUENCIES |
|
|
RYY Tower |
125.9 MHz |
|
RYY Ground Control / Clearance Delivery |
119.0 MHz |
|
RYY AWOS-3/ATIS |
128.125 MHz |
|
ATL APP/DEP |
121.0 MHz |
|
RYY UNICOM |
122.7 MHz |
FIXED-BASED OPERATORS (FBO)
|
FBO |
PHONE NUMBER |
FREQUENCY |
|
Hawthorne Global Aviation |
(770) 422-4300 |
132.0 MHz |
Pedestrians are prohibited on active runways, taxiways, etc., unless specifically authorized by Air Traffic Control (ATC).
AIRSHIP AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
Due to limited operational capacity, airship operations are not permitted at RYY during the time of this NOTAM.
Military Aircraft must have Prior Permission Required (PPR) authorization. Military PPR may be obtained by calling RYY’s FBO Manager at (770) 422-4300.
Hawthorne Global Aviation
Cobb County International Airport
1723 McCollum Pkwy
Kennesaw GA, 30144
(770) 422-4300
NO-RADIO (NORDO AIRCRAFT)
Aircraft without an operable two-way radio will not be authorized to operate at Cobb County International - McCollum Field during the event.
NON-TOWERED AIRPORT DEPARTURES
Departures should request a clearance through Atlanta TRACON. In order to reduce frequency congestion during high volume traffic periods, request clearance via the TELEPHONE number listed. All clearances issued via telephone will be HOLD FOR RELEASE. Request release on the frequency/telephone number indicated only when the aircraft is number one in position and ready for immediate departure.
KHMP
Clearance: 678-364-6131; Release: 128.57
KCVC
Clearance: 678-364-6131; Release: 119.87
K6A2
Clearance: 678-364-6131; Release: 128.57 (intermittent) or 678-364-6131
KFFC
Clearance: 770-487-3893; Release: 119.8
KCCO
Clearance: 770-487-3893; Release: 770-487-3893
KCTJ
Clearance: 770-487-3893; Release: 121.6
KVPC
Clearance: 770-487-3893; Release: 121.0 (intermittent) or 770-487-3893
KCNI
Clearance: 770-487-3893; Release: 121.0
LEIDOS FLIGHT SERVICES
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 2-5-2 or say "Georgia".
Contact MACON Radio on 122.6 in the Atlanta, GA area for VFR flight plan activation and closure. In-flight pilot reports are encouraged.
Contact Flight Service on the following frequencies for in-flight briefing services:
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DIRECTION FROM ATLANTA |
|
|
North |
122.55 |
|
East |
122.6 |
|
South |
122.4 |
|
West |
122.3 |