Regulation Text
When a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is issued in accordance with this section, no person may operate any aircraft of U.S. registry, or pilot any aircraft under the authority of an airman certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, within areas designated in a NOTAM for space flight operation except when authorized by ATC.
[Docket FAA-2004-19246, 69 FR 59753, Oct. 5, 2004]
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.143) When a NOTAM is issued under this section, no person may operate any aircraft of U.S. registry, or pilot any aircraft under the authority of an FAA airman certificate, within areas designated in that NOTAM for space flight operation, except when authorized by ATC.
Research Notes
Common Questions
Can I fly through a space flight operation NOTAM area?
Not unless ATC authorizes it. Operations within the NOTAM-designated space flight area are prohibited except when authorized by ATC.
“No person may operate any aircraft of U.S. registry, or pilot any aircraft under the authority of an airman certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, within areas designated in a NOTAM for space flight operation except when authorized by ATC.” — 14 CFR § 91.143
Which aircraft and pilots does 91.143 apply to?
It applies to any aircraft of U.S. registry and to any pilot operating under the authority of an FAA-issued airman certificate.
“...no person may operate any aircraft of U.S. registry, or pilot any aircraft under the authority of an airman certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration...” — 14 CFR § 91.143
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