The Federal Aviation Administration is issuing guidance to general aviation pilots flying near New Orleans from Feb. 6-11, 2025 to be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures and comply with additional operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LIX.
According to the FAA’s Safety Plan for the Super Bowl, pilots should anticipate a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) in the New Orleans area on the day of the game, Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Special air traffic procedures to minimize delays and ensure safety will be in effect for the following airports:
- Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
- New Orleans Lake Front Airport (NEW)
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
- Slidell Airport (ASD)
- Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (APS)
A reservation program to facilitate aircraft parking at the following New Orleans-area airports will be in effect from Feb. 6 through Feb. 10. Pilots should contact the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at their airport to obtain reservations and additional information.
- Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
- New Orleans Lake Front Airport (NEW)
- Slidell Airport (ASD)
- Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (HDC)
- Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (APS)
Pilots can familiarize themselves with a number of New Orleans-area airports through the FAA’s From the Flight Deck video series. These videos show actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage, combined with diagrams and visual graphics to identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items.
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