FLIGHT ADVISORY
Increased Low Level Flight Formations
Washington, DC
May 11, 2024
Pilots are advised there will be increased low level flight operations being conducted in the Washington D.C., Special Flight Rules Area on May 11, 2024, between 1130-1330 local. There will be multiple flight formations inbound from Frederick, MD to the Washington DC Mall area. Operators are requested to avoid these areas and use extreme caution. Helicopter operations, except for law enforcement and air ambulance operators, are requested to avoid the use of Helicopter Routes 1 and 4 and adjacent zones. If operating nearby, please monitor Guard or ATC frequencies for advisories. If the May 11 flight formations are canceled due to weather, they will be rescheduled to take place on May 12, between 1130-1330 local. Pilots should also check NOTAMS frequently for any possible changes.
The FAA point of contact for these operations is the Security Operations Support Center (SOSC), available 0700-2300 Eastern, phone 202-267-8276.
Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operations in the area.