FDC ZHU 2/4799- Hurricane Isaac disaster response and recovery efforts. Effective immediately until further notice:
PURSUANT TO 49 USC 40103(B), A SPECIAL NOTICE IS IN EFFECT TO SUPPORT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR AVIATION OPERATIONS, INCLUDING ONGOING DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FLIGHTS, WITHIN THE Hurricane Isaac Airspace Coordination Area (ACA) BOUNDED BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES:
303319N/0935022W BPT007037.6 NM TO
304935N/0903838W MCB212034.8 NM TO
304954N/0875811W BFM015013.8 NM TO
300225N/0880532W BFM179034.3 NM TO
300206N/0883246W GPT127035.4 NM TO
284829N/0890235W LEV109060.0 NM TO
284713N/0900150W LEV169023.6 NM TO
293150N/0941608W SBI225015.3 NM back to beginning
From the surface up to but not including 6,500 AGL.
1. Pilots flying in the Hurricane Isaac ACA should exercise extreme caution due to presence of numerous flight operations engaged in disaster response and recovery efforts (hereafter, referred to as "participating"), including low altitude, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) air traffic over critical locations.
2. Participating aircraft may need to make sudden and unexpected changes in direction, speed, and altitude.
3. Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) may be established over major metropolitan areas and other critical locations within the ACA. Expect numerous flight operations by participating aircraft (both fixed wing and rotary wing) within and near these TFRs.
4. Pilots should check Houston (KZHU) NOTAM s for specific procedures and access requirements for flight within any TFR issued for Hurricane Isaac recovery operations.
5. Hurricane Isaac damage may create potential aviation hazards within and near to the ACA, including the disruption of normal air navigation services such as AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) and navigation aids; explosions; and fires resulting in smoke plumes. If aviation hazards are observed, pilots should immediately take necessary precautionary actions (including avoiding the hazard and advising other aircraft in the area) and then provide the position (lat/long) and description of the hazard to ATC if possible.
6. Pilots are advised to check NOTAMs frequently for possible changes prior to operating within or near the Hurricane Isaac ACA. FMI: FAA.gov- SPECIAL NOTICE GULF COAST - Hurricane Isaac, Notice Number: NOTC4100 posted through Sept 5, 2012
