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NOTAM Entry System (NES) NOTAM Entry System (NES) December 2014 Update December 2014 Update

1NES presentation by Julie Stewart

[email protected] 7/13/15

Slide Color background Slide Color background Blue Background – Basic TFRBlue Background – Basic TFR A slide with yellow background indicates that this is A slide with yellow background indicates that this is

alternate information alternate information or additional information for or additional information for more complex TFRs.more complex TFRs.

For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with specific hours of operationspecific hours of operation. .



Content Directory Content Directory Introduction Introduction How to log on How to log on Locked out? Locked out? Getting Started Getting Started Time Range Time Range Alternate Time Specific TFRs Alternate Time Specific TFRs TFR shape TFR shape Circular Circular PolygonPolygon NavAidsNavAids Preview your TFR Preview your TFR Finding the right ARTCC Finding the right ARTCC Alternative – TFR by Alternative – TFR by

Bearing/Distance Bearing/Distance

Altitude Altitude Coordinating Unit Coordinating Unit Frequency Frequency Authors Comment Authors Comment Preview Preview Submit Submit Delete Delete Error Messages Error Messages ARTCC/Work Lists ARTCC/Work Lists Cancelling TFR by NOTAM Cancelling TFR by NOTAM DINS DINS FAA.Gov FAA.Gov Questions Questions (Additional topics are in the second (Additional topics are in the second

power point that addresses certificate power point that addresses certificate and other admin issues) and other admin issues)



Introduction - What is NES?Introduction - What is NES?

The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA program designed to simplify and expedite the program designed to simplify and expedite the TFR request process.TFR request process.

It was created for It was created for authorized users authorized users to input TFR to input TFR requests using a web browser that creates a requests using a web browser that creates a draft TFR which is sent to the appropriate draft TFR which is sent to the appropriate ARTCC who processes it and forwards it to the ARTCC who processes it and forwards it to the US NOTAM office for issuance. US NOTAM office for issuance.



Instructions for NESInstructions for NES

You need to register and acquire an internet You need to register and acquire an internet “Certificate” (from the FAA) which may be “Certificate” (from the FAA) which may be considered a passport to the secured FAA NES considered a passport to the secured FAA NES Website. Website.

Authorized users are required to download the Authorized users are required to download the “certificate” to their computer and register as “certificate” to their computer and register as users of NES. users of NES.

Certificate and other admin details are available Certificate and other admin details are available in a supplemental power point at in a supplemental power point at www.airspacecoordination.org



The Log On Process The Log On Process (after acquiring your Certificate) (after acquiring your Certificate)



You might get a certificate selection – click on OK.

Go to https://www.nes.notams.faa.gov

The Log On Process The Log On Process



You will most likely get a security Certificate “problem.” Select “Continue to this website.”




Again – you may be asked to select the Certificate. Select OK.

Suggest you add the website to your favorites:https://www.nes.notams.faa.gov

Select from your favorites

Select and Click on “LOGON”




RULE – You can NOT use the “back” button. You have to use the Menu selections!

11Sometimes nothing will happen the first time you

log on. You may have to sign on a second time (security measures). The computer appears stagnant and will NOT instruct you to log on a second time.

But after several minutes of nothing happening, you will realize that you have to sign on a second time…..

Sometimes you have to close all browsers and internet windows and reboot.







Enter your Initials.

Enter your password

Click Submit

WHAT IF YOU HAVE LOGGED ON INCORRECTLY WHAT IF YOU HAVE LOGGED ON INCORRECTLY

THREE TIMES AND YOU ARE THREE TIMES AND YOU ARE LOCKED OUTLOCKED OUT

Call the AIM Help Desk at 540-422-4168.Call the AIM Help Desk at 540-422-4168. Have the name of your branch certificate (for Have the name of your branch certificate (for

example USFS – NWC)example USFS – NWC) Ask them to reset your password.Ask them to reset your password. Log onto NES with your temporary password.Log onto NES with your temporary password. Create your new password and proceed to Create your new password and proceed to

change it.change it. Once changed, you may have to contact the Once changed, you may have to contact the

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Entering basic TFR Information Entering basic TFR Information



Once in the system, Select/Click on 91.137 Form.




You must select 91.137 (A) 2

The 91.137 (a) (1) is automatically highlighted – do NOT use.

Click on “Select” and use drop down menu for selecting reason for requesting TFR under 91.137 (A) (2). For wildland fires select “Fire Fighting.” NOTE – you MUST click on “Select” and select “Fire Fighting”. If you don’t, the “Name of Fire” box will NOT appear.

After the word “Fire Fighting” add the words “Aviation Operations” so it reads “Fire Fighting Aviation Operations.”




Type in Incident Name and the word “fire.” For example: The Bledsoe fire. This clarifies the name of the fire within the NOTAM. If you do not add “the”, it can be very confusing because of the way the NOTAM is issued.







Click on ARTCC for Drop down menu. Select the appropriate ARTCC for the TFR location. (You must use the 3 letter code as specified.)

If you do not know which ARTCC – see Slide 68.




Select the State in which the incident is located from the drop down menu. It is very important that you use the drop down menu! Because it adds two periods after the State name and that is the cue that the mapping program uses. If you want your TFR to map – use the drop down menu.

General Location: Type in the City or well known geographical reference nearest to the Incident. NOTE – you MUST add the State abbreviation such as “24 NM West of Olympia, WA” or the TFR will NOT map correctly. You MUST use a comma!!

Time Range Decisions Time Range Decisions

You need to make two decisions. Do you need: You need to make two decisions. Do you need: A TFR for an A TFR for an ESTIMATED duration ESTIMATED duration (which can (which can

either be “24 hours a day” or with a “daily time.”) either be “24 hours a day” or with a “daily time.”) It will NOT be automatically canceled by the It will NOT be automatically canceled by the FAA and you will add an “est” (estimated date) FAA and you will add an “est” (estimated date) to your “Duration box.” to your “Duration box.”

A TFR for a A TFR for a SPECIFIC duration SPECIFIC duration that will cancel that will cancel itself after a predetermined stop time (known as itself after a predetermined stop time (known as a “Self Canceling TFR.” a “Self Canceling TFR.”



Time Range Time Range Next step – Hours Needed Next step – Hours Needed

Decide what kind of TFR you need: Decide what kind of TFR you need: A A 24 hour a day 24 hour a day TFR. TFR. A A “time specific” “time specific” TFR that has a start time in the morning TFR that has a start time in the morning

and a closing time in the evening. and a closing time in the evening.

(Note – Time specific TFR instructions are on the yellow background slides later (Note – Time specific TFR instructions are on the yellow background slides later in this program.) in this program.)



Basic Time Range – 24 hours a day Basic Time Range – 24 hours a day



Click on Time Ranges. This opens the “Specify Effective Time Range” box which allows you to specify the time range.

Basic Time Range - Entering the Start Time for your TFR Basic Time Range - Entering the Start Time for your TFR



Click on “Calendar box” next to UTC. This opens the “Select Date Time Window.” First, you type in the requested UTC starting time of the TFR. Give the FAA time to process the request so select a time that is 60-90 minutes away. (The box will give you a local time so you MUST change it!) Be aware of when the UTC time turns into “tomorrow” and change your date accordingly. Then click on todays date if the TFR is starting today. Then click on the “Expire Time” Calendar box and select an estimated closure for the TFR. (Sometimes you might have to click twice.) Note – Select an expiration time in the future such as Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1.

Basic Time Range Basic Time Range Note – the Calendar starts on a MONDAY! Note – the Calendar starts on a MONDAY!



If you need to make changes, click on the calendar box and type in the corrected time and click on the corrected date.

Basic Time Range Basic Time Range



Next you must click on “Get Time Range” in order to populate the time range box. Sometimes there is a slight delay as it fills it out. After the box is populated click on “Save New Time Range.” After the NES time range is populated, click on “Exit.”

Click on the exit box once your selected time range is “saved.”

Basic Time Range Basic Time Range



What you need to understand What you need to understand about “time”about “time”

You can not start a TFR in the past. You must You can not start a TFR in the past. You must first of all first of all select a start time that is 1 hour or select a start time that is 1 hour or more ahead more ahead of your submission time to the FAA of your submission time to the FAA ARTCC. This gives the ARTCC time to process ARTCC. This gives the ARTCC time to process your request and forward it to the US NOTAM your request and forward it to the US NOTAM office.office.

If you are delayed in developing your TFR, you If you are delayed in developing your TFR, you must update your time request before you must update your time request before you submit it. submit it.



UTC Time Issues UTC Time Issues

If you are submitting your TFR late in the If you are submitting your TFR late in the afternoon, there is a very good chance that it is afternoon, there is a very good chance that it is “tomorrow” “tomorrow” as per UTC (Zulu) time. as per UTC (Zulu) time.

You must You must adjust your date and time adjust your date and time accordingly. accordingly.

For example, if it is 5:00 in the afternoon in the For example, if it is 5:00 in the afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, your start time (adding an Pacific Northwest, your start time (adding an hour for processing) would be 01:00 UTC the hour for processing) would be 01:00 UTC the NEXTNEXT calendar day. calendar day.



ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations

We have been given permission by the FAA to establish daily hours for our TFRs . We have been given permission by the FAA to establish daily hours for our TFRs . You must use specific times to start and stop your daily TFR.You must use specific times to start and stop your daily TFR.

Do Do NOTNOT use the words “Daylight”, “Civil Twilight”, “Sunrise/Sunset”, SR/SS, etc in use the words “Daylight”, “Civil Twilight”, “Sunrise/Sunset”, SR/SS, etc in your description as these are not LEGAL terms for the issuance of a regulatory FDC your description as these are not LEGAL terms for the issuance of a regulatory FDC NOTAM. NOTAM.

Even if the ARTCC suggests it – they are misguided. You must use actual times of Even if the ARTCC suggests it – they are misguided. You must use actual times of operation as per the US NOTAM office’s guidance.operation as per the US NOTAM office’s guidance.



ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR OperationsALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR OperationsFirst thing you need to know! First thing you need to know!

This could result in you having to input two TFRs This could result in you having to input two TFRs with different time frames.with different time frames.

The first is a TFR in which you will The first is a TFR in which you will program to program to terminate terminate (Self Cancel) at the end of today’s (Self Cancel) at the end of today’s shift. This occurs when a TFR is initiated in the shift. This occurs when a TFR is initiated in the middle of a shift for initial attack activity.middle of a shift for initial attack activity.

The second is a TFR with an The second is a TFR with an estimated duration estimated duration that will not self-cancel.that will not self-cancel. It will start the next day It will start the next day and will take the place of your self cancel TFR and will take the place of your self cancel TFR for the duration of your incident. for the duration of your incident.



Alternate TFR with Daily TimesAlternate TFR with Daily TimesFor exampleFor example

The AOBD wants a TFR from 0900 to 2100 local. The AOBD wants a TFR from 0900 to 2100 local. You receive the initial request at 1300 local time.You receive the initial request at 1300 local time.

You can’t input a TFR with a daily start/stop time from 9 AM You can’t input a TFR with a daily start/stop time from 9 AM to 9 PM starting today because it already past 9 AMto 9 PM starting today because it already past 9 AM

You will have to do two TFRs. One for today’s shift which will You will have to do two TFRs. One for today’s shift which will be “self canceling” and one starting tomorrow morning with be “self canceling” and one starting tomorrow morning with an estimated duration. (and you must convert all times to an estimated duration. (and you must convert all times to UTC.) UTC.)



ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations



Click on Time Ranges. This opens the “Specify Effective Time Range” box which allows you to specify the time range.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Entering the Start Time for your TFR Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Entering the Start Time for your TFR



Click on “Calendar box” next to UTC. This opens the “Select Date Time Window.” First, you type in the requested UTC starting time of the TFR. The box will give you a local time so you MUST change it!) Type in the starting time first and then click on the date you wish the TFR to begin.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Alternate Daily Hours TFR - If your TFR starts tomorrow morning – If your TFR starts tomorrow morning –

CHANGE THE DATE! CHANGE THE DATE!



Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Alternate Daily Hours TFR - If you make a mistake, simply click on the calendar again. If you make a mistake, simply click on the calendar again.

Type in your time and click on the starting date on the Type in your time and click on the starting date on the calendar calendar



Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Expire Time Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Expire Time



Click on the “Expire Time” Calendar box and select an estimated closure date and time for the TFR. (Sometimes you might have to click twice.) Note – Select an expiration time in the future such as Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1.

NOTE – when you get to “Duration” – the times MUST MATCH exactly!

Alternate Daily Hours TFR Alternate Daily Hours TFR How to save your timeHow to save your time



Click on “Get Time Range” and then “Save New Time Range” so the box is populated. Then click on Exit. Your time range should be populated in NES. You will now have to edit it!

Alternate Daily Hours TFR Alternate Daily Hours TFR Editing the Time Range Editing the Time Range



Delete the entire phrase. (The reason you filled it out is that it will populate the “duration” box.) Then type in the DLY followed by the hours of the TFR and “UTC” so it looks like this “DLY 1200-0500 UTC”. (Quotation marks are not needed) Make sure the times match in the Duration box.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR Alternate Daily Hours TFR Your time should look like this: Your time should look like this:

YYMMDDHOUR YYMMDDHOUR



What you need to know about What you need to know about Navaids and NDBsNavaids and NDBs

You may not use T-VORs or NDBs as You may not use T-VORs or NDBs as navaids when you input a TFR. navaids when you input a TFR.



VORs and NDBs VORs and NDBs

How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR?How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR?

You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are three ways to make sure You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are three ways to make sure it is not a TVOR:it is not a TVOR: Look in the Airport Flight DirectoryLook in the Airport Flight Directory Look up the VOR in AirNav.comLook up the VOR in AirNav.com

Did you forget what a TVOR is? It is a Terminal or Did you forget what a TVOR is? It is a Terminal or Airport VOR often with limited range. Do NOT use T-Airport VOR often with limited range. Do NOT use T-VORs in your TFR request. VORs in your TFR request.



This is what you will see when you look up an airport in the Airport/Facility Directory (you can subscribe or find it on line if you Google “Airport/Flight Director on line at NACO). A TVOR (Airport VOR) will have a (T) in front of it. Do not use this VOR as your NAV Aid in your TFR as it has limited range. For example, notice that this NAV Aid for St. George (OZN) is not usable beyond 15 NM.







You can also check a navaid type at www.airnav.com

Note under characteristics that it says T-VORW/DME which means it is a Terminal VOR associated with an airport and has no distance.

NDBs (Non Directional Beacons) NDBs (Non Directional Beacons) Discussion Discussion

Sometimes NES will list NDBs that have Distance Sometimes NES will list NDBs that have Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Alaska. Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Alaska. Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska to Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska to not use NDB’s. not use NDB’s.

There are 24 such facilities in AlaskaThere are 24 such facilities in Alaska There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations in the There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations in the

lower 49. lower 49. Hailey, IDHailey, ID North CarolinaNorth Carolina Two in MinnesotaTwo in Minnesota



NDB Discussion continuedNDB Discussion continued While there are hundreds of NDB’s throughout the country and many While there are hundreds of NDB’s throughout the country and many

of them are listed in NES, they should of them are listed in NES, they should NOTNOT be used as a navigational be used as a navigational aid associated with a TFR. aid associated with a TFR.

““As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherentinherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and TACAN. Frequency Radio Range, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference)long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference)



Next Step – Shape of TFR Next Step – Shape of TFR

For a circular TFR, continue to the next For a circular TFR, continue to the next slide/page. slide/page.

For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number 56.56.



Shape of TFR Shape of TFR



“Affected Area”: Select either “circle” or “polygon”. DO NOT SELECT “Corridor” as that was once used for Presidential motorcades.

Circular TFR Circular TFR (For Polygon TFRs go to Slide #XX.) (For Polygon TFRs go to Slide #XX.)



Enter Circle Radius as specified on the TFR request form. Suggested guideline is 5 NM

Enter latitude and longitude of the TFR. Remember to Type N (north) after latitude and W (west) after Longitude.Remember TFRs Latitude and Longitude must be in Degree,Minutes,Seconds. NOT IN DECIMALS and with no punctuation. If you do not have the seconds, use zero’s.

Circular TFR Circular TFR



Note the attempt to submit Degrees, Minutes, Tenths. It will be rejected by NES.




Click on “Find Navigation Aids” Button which will provide a list of the closest navaid VORs.

Select the top navaid as this is usually the closest to the incident.




Once you select the closest VOR, the latitude/Longitude and the corresponding VOR/Bearing Distance will “populate” in the Box under Preview.

Circular TFRCircular TFRNow is the time to Preview your TFR Now is the time to Preview your TFR



Click on “View Graphic” and then click on “Continue.”




This is a preview of a TFR. Now you do some basic airspace coordination! Is the TFR where it should be? Is the TFR over an airport? Is there any SUA (MOA’s, RA’s, etc) or MTR’s involved?

Circular TFR - Two circles? Circular TFR - Two circles? You actually are looking at two circles; one red, one You actually are looking at two circles; one red, one

blue. Each circle represents the area closed by blue. Each circle represents the area closed by eithereither the description of the navaid by distance or the description of the navaid by distance or the latitude/longitude.the latitude/longitude.

The FAA accepts a certain distance between the two circles. The FAA accepts a certain distance between the two circles. If the distance is too far, NES will give a suggestion as to how If the distance is too far, NES will give a suggestion as to how to fix either the latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This to fix either the latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This can be an issue in Alaska. can be an issue in Alaska.






This is what your TFR graphic looks like when you “Zoom” out.

Basic TFR instructions Basic TFR instructions

Proceed to slide XX to continue your Basic Proceed to slide XX to continue your Basic TFR – starting with “Altitude” TFR – starting with “Altitude”



How to enter a polygon TFRHow to enter a polygon TFR



1. Latitude/Longitude information needs to be entered in a clockwise direction.

2. A rectangular shaped Polygon requires 4 data points. A triangle requires three data points. 3. You need to select the closest navaid for each Latitude/Longitude data point.

4. If possible, use the SAME navaid for all data points. Do NOT use Canadian navaids.

Polygon TFR Polygon TFR



Select Polygon

Polygon Point Guide Polygon Point Guide #1 and #2 have the same Latitudes

#2 and #3 have the same longitudes.

# 3 and #4 have the same latitudes

#1 and #4 have the same longitudes.

#1 #2

#3#4

NW Point NE Point

SW Point SE Point

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Input your first set of latitude and longitudes and click on “Find Navigation Aids”.




Select your corresponding navaid by clicking on it.




Now enter your second latitude and longitude. Click on “Find Navigation Aids”. Select the closest navaid or the matching navaid and then repeat the process in a clockwise direction with the rest of your latitude and longitudes.




This is what it looks like after entering two sets of coordinates. Continue entering coordinates one at a time and then view your graphic to make sure you have not created a “bow tie” TFR.

Polygon TFRs Polygon TFRs



The only accepted lat/long format by the FAA US NOTAM office for TFR’s is Degrees, Minutes, Seconds with no punctuation. Note the attempt to put in Degrees, Minutes, Tenths was rejected by NES.




After viewing your graphic, click on “Save Polygon.”

Polygon TFR - Be sure to view it to make Polygon TFR - Be sure to view it to make sure it is not a bow-tie! sure it is not a bow-tie!



If you wish to save your graphic!If you wish to save your graphic!

You may choose at this time to send the graphic You may choose at this time to send the graphic to the requesting unit to to the requesting unit to verifyverify the position of the the position of the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as a .jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting a .jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting unit if you have doubts about the location. You unit if you have doubts about the location. You will not have a chance to view/save this graphic will not have a chance to view/save this graphic after it is submitted.after it is submitted.



Finding the ARTCC Boundaries Finding the ARTCC Boundaries



ARTCC Boundaries ARTCC Boundaries



Do you have the right ARTCC? Click on “Zoom Out” and then click in the center of the TFR.Repeat until you see “dashed yellow lines” which designate the ARTCC boundaries. Close out the graphic and change your ARTCC in NES if necessary.

“Zoom Out” until you see the pale yellow lines on the map. These are the ARTCC Boundaries and you should be able to determine which ARTCC your TFR is within.

ARTCC Boundaries ARTCC Boundaries



Alternate input for a TFR input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and DistanceUsing a navaid: Bearing and Distance



Select or click on the grey bar “Define by Navigation Aid”.

Enter a bearing and distance from the closest navaid. Click on the highlighted latitude/longitude and it will populate the description box.

Alternate input for a TFR input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and DistanceUsing a navaid: Bearing and Distance



Alternate TFR by entering navaid TFR by entering navaid Bearing and DistanceBearing and Distance



The dimensions of the TFR will appear in the Box under the words “Affected Area”.

Basic TFR - AltitudeBasic TFR - Altitude



Type in Altitude from TFR request form and select MSL. All wildland fires are in MSL.Note – there is no punctuation.

Type in the TFR Coordinating Unit. This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. It could be the local GACC or Dispatch Center for the Incident depending on your local policy. Do not use Acronyms or 3 letter/4 letter codes. Type the full name of the unit for example “Puget Sound Interagency Dispatch Center.”

Basic TFR - Agency in Charge Basic TFR - Agency in Charge



Type in the GACC or Dispatch Center Phone number – This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. This must be a 24 hour a day contact number as per the FAA. Do not use 1-800 phone numbers. Use the FAA format with dashes.

Basic TFR - TelephoneBasic TFR - Telephone



Basic TFR - Frequency Basic TFR - Frequency



Type in the Air to Air Frequency. You may use your Initial Attack Frequency since there have been noted delays in receiving a TFR frequency. You can always change the TFR when you receive the new frequency but suggest you do not change it in the middle of a shift. Work with the AOBD and change the frequency at the end of the day or in the early morning.

NOTE – if your TFR exceeds 20 NMs, please contact either the Incident or GACC Communication officer as there may be some issues that need to be worked out with the FAA. Ask the Commo Unit Leader for the CENTER POINT of the frequency – you will need this to figure out if your TFR has exceeded the geographical area of the frequency.

Why is it optional? Because some TFRs for other disasters such as hurricanes, tornado’s, etc, may not have an established air to air frequency.

Basic TFR - Duration Basic TFR - Duration Self Canceling TFR Self Canceling TFR



The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information.

If you want your TFR to “Self Cancel” automatically – do NOT click on “Add EST”

Basic TFR – Duration Basic TFR – Duration



The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information.

If you want your TFR to NOT expire, click on “Add EST.” This means that you take the responsibility to notify the FAA when to cancel it. “EST” means estimate.

Basic TFR – Duration Basic TFR – Duration



The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information. The data must match. If it doesn’t, you can manually type in the correction in the duration box using the FAA’s format.

“Authors” Comments Box: This information is not published in the NOTAM but is shared internally between FAA offices and the person inputting the TFR into NES.

Examples:This is a new TFR.This TFR replaces 5/5609The TFR impacts (add MTR name and segments) and the following MOA or SUA.Please refer questions to (your name and phone number)ARTCC – please add the FAA Coordinating Facility as we do not have that screen in our NES.List changes such as “change in size or change in frequency.”

Basic TFR - Authors Comments Basic TFR - Authors Comments



Do not type in “USNOF Comments.” It is reserved for use only by the US NOTAM Office.

Basic TFR - USNOF Comments Basic TFR - USNOF Comments



Basic TFR - PreviewBasic TFR - Preview



Preview Button, To review TFR text and graphic before submitting to ARTCC. This is your ONLY chance to preview both the TFR AND GRAPHIC before it is submitted. Once submitted, you will not be able to see the graphic anymore.

Basic TFR - Preview of TFR Draft NOTAM Basic TFR - Preview of TFR Draft NOTAM



“Return to Draft” Button brings you backto Draft TFR work page.

Work Number automatically assigned by Software.

TFRMAP Button produces a preview graphic map

Print Button allows you to print the TFR draft information for documentation.

Basic TFR - Save and Submit Basic TFR - Save and Submit



Click on Save Button to save TFR information if you wish to submit it later.

Click on “Submit to Approver” to Submit Draft TFR to ARTCC

Now is the time to make your Now is the time to make your phone call !!phone call !!

Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC ““Air Route Traffic Control Center”Air Route Traffic Control Center” Known as ATC or “L.A. Center”Known as ATC or “L.A. Center” Tell them Tell them “You have placed a TFR to be “You have placed a TFR to be

processed in the NOTAM Entry System”. processed in the NOTAM Entry System”.



How to delete a draft TFR How to delete a draft TFR



It’s very simple. Click on the Delete button. Sometimes it will ask you if you wish to “take

over” (from the FAA.) Say yes and click on “take over.” You can delete the TFR request.

Error Error Message Message



What if it won’t go through? Look for the RED ERROR messages and make your corrections.

What if the FAA or US NOTAM office calls What if the FAA or US NOTAM office calls and says “You missed something! ”and says “You missed something! ”



See this sentence? “TBA is the FAA Coordination Facility.” (TBA is “To Be Announced!.” Only the FAA (ARTCC) has the screen on their NES to fill this out. So tell them we do NOT have the capability to complete this sentence.

FDC 3/7306 ZAB NM.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 20 MILES SE OF ESPANOLA, NM. EFFECTIVE 1200 TO 0500 UTC DLY IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(2)TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT WITHIN A 5 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF 355453N/1054339W OR THE SANTA FE /SAF/ VORTAC 23 DEGREE RADIAL AT 27.8 NAUTICAL MILES AT AND BELOW 15000 FEET MSL TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. SOUTHWEST COORDINATION CENTER TELEPHONE 505-842-XXXX OR FREQ 118.925/JAROSO FIRE IS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION. ALBUQUERQUE /ZAB/ ARTCC TELEPHONE 505-856-XXXX IS THE FAA COORDINATION FACILITY .

Work Lists Work Lists



Once the Draft TFR is saved and /or submitted to the ARTCC, the DRAFT moves to the work list. Work List can be accessed by Selecting/Clicking on Work List.

The work List allows you to follow the approval process of the FAA. (Be sure to refresh!) First you will see the ARTCC Four letter code show up under approver. The FAA’s Area Managers initials will show up after ARTCC code when they have looked at the TFR. The FAA will then do their internal screening (checking with their sectors, going through their checklist) and then the TFR is sent to the USNOF (US NOTAM Office). The draft will drop down to “Drafts Pending edit/review by the USNOF”. After a screening process by the USNOF, the draft will drop to the “Drafts Pending entry into the USNS. When the draft disappears from the work list, you may to go DINS on the internet (immediate) or to FAA.gov (allow 15 minutes) to see you TFR.

Work List Work List



The TFR at this point has been sent to Seattle ARTCC and is waiting for the Area Manager to access it. Once it is accessed, their initials will be placed behind the KZSE.

Work List Work List



The TFR at this point has been sent by Seattle Center to the US Notam Office (USNOF)

Work List Work List



NOTAM List show the status of your TFR and the NOTAM number for the TFRThe ARTCC ID will show up

when the Center has “picked up” the TFR on NES – if it’s not there, they have not done any action and you should call them…..

Work List Work List



Click on “NOTAM List” - The TFR at this point has been processed by the US NOTAM office – NOTE The NOTAM FDC “ID number” is listed.

Work List Work List



If you click on the TFR in the work list – you will see your new TFR with it’s NOTAM number (or you may go to DINS for text or to FAA.Gov for a graphical depiction after about 15 minutes.)

Cancelling a TFR Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier)



Click on Cancel NOTAM and input the three letterDesignator for the ARTCC (minus the “K”).Click on Select NOTAMS to Cancel

Cancelling a TFR Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier)



Select the NOTAM you wish to cancel by clicking On the small box to the left of the TFR. Click on “Save.

Cancelling a TFR Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably

easier) easier)



This will populate the Cancel TFR box with the necessary information. Click on Submit to approver and call the ARTCC to let them know you havemade a change in NES.

Additional Information Additional Information

Additional Information is available in the Additional Information is available in the accompanying text document and power point accompanying text document and power point which includes:which includes: Getting a certificate from the FAAGetting a certificate from the FAA Importing a certificateImporting a certificate Registering New/additional usersRegistering New/additional users Entering a TFR requestEntering a TFR request If your password has expiredIf your password has expired



Finding your TFR at DINSFinding your TFR at DINS(Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System)(Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System)



Go to https://www.notams.faa.gov , Click on “I Agree” and then click

And select “ARTCC TFRs”

Click on the appropriate ARTCC to see their TFR’s or scroll down to through the TFRs.





ARTCC Abbreviations for DINsARTCC Abbreviations for DINs KZSE – SeattleKZSE – Seattle KZOA – OaklandKZOA – Oakland KZLC – Salt Lake CityKZLC – Salt Lake City KZLA – Los AngelesKZLA – Los Angeles KZAB – AlbuquerqueKZAB – Albuquerque KZAU – ChicagoKZAU – Chicago KZBW – BostonKZBW – Boston KZDC – Washington DCKZDC – Washington DC KZDV – DenverKZDV – Denver KZFW – Dallas Ft WorthKZFW – Dallas Ft Worth KZJX – JacksonvilleKZJX – Jacksonville KZME – MemphisKZME – Memphis

KZMP – MinneapolisKZMP – Minneapolis KZOB – ClevelandKZOB – Cleveland KZTL – AtlantaKZTL – Atlanta KZKC – Kansas CityKZKC – Kansas City KZNY – New YorkKZNY – New York KZID - Indianapolis KZID - Indianapolis PAZA – AnchoragePAZA – Anchorage PHZH HonoluluPHZH Honolulu TZJS – Puerto RicoTZJS – Puerto Rico KZHU – HoustonKZHU – Houston KZMA - MiamiKZMA - Miami



Select the TFR’s you are interested or wish to display by clicking in the small box to the left of the TFR




Scroll to the bottom of the website and click on “Display/Print Selected NOTAMs




NOTE – the “map it” capability has been fixed – It will refer you to the map at the faa.gov website.

This process allows you to display a short listof selected TFRs instead of the longer listing of all the TFRs in the nation.




Finding your TFR at Finding your TFR at www.faa.gov



Click on “Temporary Flight Restrictions”.

Finding your TFR at FAA.Gov Finding your TFR at FAA.Gov



A list of sequential TFRs by the latest entrywill appear. You have several sorting options. For wildfire TFRs, you can sort by NOTAM type (hazards). Or you can sort by State or Center.

This is what you will get when you select a TFR – thisis the FAA’s version of “clear text” TFR. You may also select the actual NOTAM text below by clicking on “NOTAM text”.







Here is the text of the actual FDC NOTAM – “aka” TFR

Finding Your TFR at FAA.Gov Finding Your TFR at FAA.Gov



Here is what you get when you “click on Sectional”

How to enter additional text within a How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM TFR NOTAM



Complete your TFR request and SAVE it or it won’t work! But don’t submit it yet.

How to enter additional text within a TFR How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM NOTAM



Click preview, then highlight your TFR text.

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM



Click on Draft NOTAM and erase what isalready in the field.




Paste your TFR from preview into the box




Type in the additional text you wish to add to the NOTAM. Use appropriate and legal NOTAM language. You may include additional frequencies, airport information, etc. Consult the FAA NOTAM Handbook for proper language and acronyms or abbreviations.

Click on “Save as draft” – you may chose to preview at this time.




Note – the additional text is included withinthe new saved TFR preview.

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Manager) at 503-780-0097 or at [email protected]. Manager) at 503-780-0097 or at [email protected]. ((Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.))

For NES assistance that Julie Stewart can not answer For NES assistance that Julie Stewart can not answer (locked out, registering new users, etc) please contact (locked out, registering new users, etc) please contact the AIM Help desk at 540-422-4168. the AIM Help desk at 540-422-4168.

The US NOTAM office is at The US NOTAM office is at 1-888-876-6826. Note – they can not “help” you with NES.



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