Definition
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM)
A notice containing information (not known sufficiently in advance to publicize by other means) concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any component (facility, service, or procedure of, or hazard in the National Airspace System) the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.
- See: ICAO term NOTAM
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.143 — § 91.143 Flight limitation in the proximity of space flight operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.145 — § 91.145 Management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events.
- 14 CFR § 91.137 — § 91.137 Temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of disaster/hazard areas.
- 14 CFR § 91.138 — § 91.138 Temporary flight restrictions in national disaster areas in the State of Hawaii.
- 14 CFR § 91.141 — § 91.141 Flight restrictions in the proximity of the Presidential and other parties.
5 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.