INDIANAPOLIS 500

NTT IndyCar Series Event

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

May 21 – May 24, 2026

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 effective for aircraft operating to and from the following airports:

These procedures will be in effect during the following time periods:

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 Chart Supplement or as noted below:

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.

TRAINING FLIGHTS

Training flights and student solo cross-country flights are highly discouraged in the Central Indiana/Indianapolis metro area (within 40NM of IND). Practice approaches, touch-and-go landings, and other ATC services to training aircraft may be limited or suspended.

ATIS

Pilots should monitor ATIS on 134.25 prior to initial contact with Indianapolis Approach Control.

VFR ARRIVALS

VFR arrivals operating within the Indianapolis Class C airspace should conform to the following guidelines during these times:

SET TRANSPONDER TO 1200 AND SQUAWK ALTITUDE

VFR Inbound from 225° clockwise to 044°, contact INDY Approach on 119.05

VFR Inbound from 045° clockwise to 224°, contact INDY Approach on 124.95

VFR DEPARTURES

Due to traffic volume, Class C service will likely not be available beyond 10 miles of Indianapolis International Airport from 1400-2059 EDT (1800-0059 UTC) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. 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.

BANNER TOW/ADVERTISING/MEDIA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

Indianapolis Motor Speedway lies in close proximity to the Indianapolis Class C surface area. Due to the large volume of traffic in the Indianapolis International Airport/Indianapolis Motor Speedway area, the number of banner tow/advertising/media operations authorized in the vicinity of the speedway, as well as the time period spent in the area, may be limited by Air Traffic Control (ATC).

TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION

**INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY**

Temporary Flight Restrictions will be in effect over the Speedway. For details, see the FDC NOTAM available on the following web site:

tfr.faa.gov

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 that 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

For further information contact:

FAA Indianapolis ARTCC

Traffic Management Unit

1850 S. Sigsbee Street

Indianapolis, IN 46241

317-247-2243