The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed temporary bans on most general and business aviation flights at 12 of the United States' busiest airports. The restrictions, effective from November 10, are part of emergency measures during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Limited exceptions are made for aircraft based at the airports, emergency, medical, law enforcement, firefighting, and military operations, or with FAA or NBAA authorization.
These measures mainly target nonscheduled operations at major Class B airports such as Chicago O’Hare, DFW, Denver International, and others. NBAA President Ed Bolen emphasized that these restrictions disproportionately impact general aviation, an industry critical to the economy and humanitarian efforts, supporting over one million jobs and generating hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity.
The move follows a recent Senate vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the government. Bolen called for the Notams to be repealed once government operations are restored, warning of continued operational delays and restrictions for private aircraft. The restrictions highlight the broader economic and operational implications for the aviation industry during the shutdown period.
