Temporary Flight Restrictions

This action amends temporary flight restriction regulations. Specifically, this action adds a new temporary flight restriction regulation to address specific traffic management procedures for aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations or major sporting events. In addition, this action changes the title of the regulation used to manage aircraft operations near hazard or disaster areas. This action also clarifies the operating requirements for temporary flight restrictions in the vicinity of national disaster areas in the state of Hawaii. Finally, this action amends the Ultralight Vehicle regulations to include all applicable references to temporary flight restrictions. The FAA is taking these actions to enhance the safe and efficient use of airspace and to prevent any unsafe congestion of sightseeing and other aircraft operations in the vicinity of hazard areas, disaster areas, aerial demonstrations, or major sporting events.