# Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of the Rocky Mountain National Park
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-01-08 · Effective 1997-02-07 · 62 FR 1192
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-435
- **Category:** flight-standards
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 1192
- **Publication date:** 1997-01-08
- **Effective date:** 1997-02-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 28577
## Abstract

This action establishes a temporary Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to preserve the natural enjoyment of visitors to RMNP by preventing any potential adverse noise impact from aircraft-based sightseeing overflights. This action temporarily bans commercial air tour operations over RMNP while the FAA develops a broader rule that will apply to RMNP as well as other units of the National Park system. The final rule will expire as soon as a general rule on such overflights is adopted.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/01/08/97-435/special-flight-rules-in-the-vicinity-of-the-rocky-mountain-national-park)
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