INDIANAPOLIS 500
NTT IndyCar Series Event
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
May 25 - May 28, 2023
Explanation of Changes: The dates in table two and table four have been changed to reflect the correct dates of the events.
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Indianapolis area in conjunction with this event, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays. These procedures will be in effect for aircraft operating to and from the following airports.
Indianapolis Area Airports | Identifier |
Indianapolis International Airport | IND |
Indy South Greenwood Airport | HFY |
Shelbyville Municipal Airport | GEZ |
Indianapolis Executive Airport | TYQ |
Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport | UMP |
Indianapolis Regional Airport | MQJ |
Eagle Creek Airpark | EYE |
These procedures will be in effect during the following time periods.
Day | Date | Time EDT | Time UTC |
Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Friday | May 26, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Saturday | May 27, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Sunday | May 28, 2023 | 0600-2059 | 1000-0059 |
Pilots are requested to adhere to preferential arrival and departure routes when filing their flight plans.
PREFERRED IFR ROUTES
Pilots are requested to file Preferred IFR Routes as listed in the Airport/Facility Directory or as noted below.
Destination | Route |
ABE | BDOCK ROD CXR J146 ETG |
ACY | BDOCK APE JST HAR LRP DQO ENO SIE |
ALB | BDOCK DJB |
ATL | MYS BNA NEWBB IHAVE MTHEW CHPPR-STAR |
BDL | BDOCK DJB JHW Q82 MEMMS WILET STELA-STAR |
BNA | DAWNN GUMMA RYYMN-STAR |
BOS | BDOCK WWSHR Q29 JHW Q82 PONCT JFUND-STAR |
BWI | BDOCK APE KEMAN EMI-STAR |
CAE | DAWNN IIU |
CLT | DAWNN IIU SKYWA FLIPZ-STAR |
DCA | BDOCK APE J30 BUCKO FRDMM-STAR |
DFW | OOM PXV J131 LIT FEWWW SEEVR-STAR |
DTW | MEARZ CLLRK DROSE SWAYD HANBL-STAR |
EWR | BDOCK WWSHR Q29 DORET J584 SLT FQM-STAR |
EXX | DAWNN IIU |
GSO | DAWNN IIU GZG BROOK-STAR |
GSP | DAWNN IIU SUG |
HKY | DAWNN IIU GZG BZM |
HPN | BDOCK DJB MEMMS DNY VALRE-STAR |
IAD | BDOCK APE AIR MGW GIBBZ- STAR |
IAH | OOM PXV ARG FSM BYP CVE DRLLR-STAR |
INT | DAWNN IIU GZG BROOK-STAR |
ISP | BDOCK APE |
JFK | BDOCK DJB JHW J70 LVZ LENDY-STAR |
JQF | DAWNN IIU GZG BZM PEGTE |
LGA | BDOCK WWSHR CXR ETG MIP-STAR |
MDT | BDOCK JST J152 HAR |
MDW | MEARZ CLLRK DROSE FISSK- STAR |
MEM | OOM PXV WLDER-STAR |
MMU | BDOCK DJB JHW LVZ-STAR |
MTV | DAWNN IIU GZG TRAKS |
ORD | MEARZ BRATN BONNT VEECK-STAR |
ORF | DAWNN IIU SITTR Q34 DENNY MOL TERKS-STAR |
PHL | BDOCK JST BUNTS- STAR |
RDU | DAWNN IIU BKW TIVAE ALDAN-STAR |
RIC | DAWNN IIU HVQ J24 MOL SPIDR-STAR |
SVH | DAWNN IIU GZG BZM |
SYR | BDOCK DJB SYR |
TEB | BDOCK WWSHR JHW LVZ-STAR |
FREQUENCY CONGESTION
Due to anticipated frequency congestion, Indianapolis Center and Indianapolis ATCT, except for emergency situations, will not accept air filed flight plans to or from the Indianapolis area during the time frames listed above. Aircraft that depart VFR and expect to activate an IFR flight plan in the air, may also experience significant delays in receiving their clearance. Airborne filed flight plans filed with other facilities may experience lengthy delays.
ATIS
Pilots should monitor ATIS on 134.25 prior to initial contact with Indianapolis Approach Control.
VFR ARRIVALS
VFR arrivals operating within the Indianapolis Approach Class C airspace should conform to the following guidelines during these times.
Day | Date | Time EDT | Time UTC |
Thursday | May 25, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Friday | May 26, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Saturday | May 27, 2023 | 0900-2059 | 1300-0059 |
Sunday | May 28, 2023 | 0600-2059 | 1000-0059 |
SET TRANSPONDER TO 1200 AND SQUAWK ALTITUDE
VFR Inbound from 225-044 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 119.05
VFR Inbound from 045-224 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 124.95
VFR DEPARTURES
Due to traffic volume, Class C service will not be available beyond 10 miles of Indianapolis International Airport from 1400-2059 EDT (1800-0059 UTC) on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Except for emergency situations, air filed flight plans will not be accepted from those aircraft that depart the Indianapolis area VFR.
INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
IND ATIS 134.25
Clearance Delivery 128.75
Ground Control 121.9
Tower 120.9
Obtain VFR/IFR clearances on 128.75
VFR—Advise A/C ID, A/C type, direction of flight, destination & initial cruise altitude.
IFR—Flight plans will be stored in NAS computer for 2 hours after proposed departure time. Do not contact Clearance Delivery earlier than 30 minutes prior to proposed departure time.
DO NOT contact ground control until aircraft has moved to the ramp exit point.
Million Air - When aircraft is #1 at the exit point, call ground control and specify position by stating Million Air and exit point (i.e., N500TS, number 1 at Million Air (INTL Point 1/2/3, Hotel 2 Remote Parking - Taxi).
Signature - When aircraft is #1 at the ramp exit, call ground control and specify position by stating Signature and ramp exit location (i.e., N18JG, number 1 at Signature (abeam taxiway Mike 2, COMLUX Ramp, Signature Main Ramp) - X-ray … Taxi).
DO NOT CONTACT THE TOWER UNTIL A/C IS #1 HOLDING SHORT OF RUNWAY.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
**INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY**
Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in effect over the Speedway. For details, see FDC NOTAM 0/0367 available on the following web site:
Additional security provisions could be in effect. Pilots are encouraged to check Local and FDC NOTAMs frequently to verify they have the most current information.
ADDITIONAL PILOT INFORMATION
WAKE TURBULENCE - Pilots should be aware that a significant amount of wake turbulence may exist due to the large number of aircraft operating in the Indianapolis area. Exercise caution when flying within 30 miles of Indianapolis.
OVERFLIGHT TRAFFIC - Aircraft not landing in the Indianapolis area are requested to avoid overflight below 13,000 MSL within 20 miles of Indianapolis.
RESTRICTED AREA ADVISORY - Pilots should be aware of the existence of Restricted Area R3401A/B to the southeast of Indianapolis. This area is active during scheduled times noted on the aeronautical charts as well as other times by NOTAM. Pilots are reminded penetration of Restricted Areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous.
PILOTS ARE URGED TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE WEATHER BRIEFING AND REVIEW ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS PRIOR TO CONDUCTING FLIGHT
Lockheed Martin Flight Service Hub | |
Telephone Flight Planning | 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) |
Web Site |
For further information contact:
FAA Indianapolis ARTCC
Traffic Management Unit
1850 S. Sigsbee Street
Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-247-2243
IND ATCT, Published 3/14/23