The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction (TFR) over Cleveland, Ohio for Wednesday, September 8, 2010 due to a visit by President Barrack Obama. The Notice to Airman (NOTAM) was issued today effective September 8th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. EDT. The restriction should not result in any delays or cancellations of any flights between any Chicago airports and Cleveland-Hopkins International Airports. General aviation pilots that may be flying from Chicago toward the Cleveland area should review the NOTAM and ensure their flight will not conflict with the restrictions. Presidential TFR's encompass a diameter of 30 nautical miles. Other airports affected include Burke Lakefront Airport and Cuyahoga County Airport.
For full details on the TFR NOTAM, pilots should refer to the FAA TFR website as well as obtain a full briefing prior to any flights in or near the the city of Cleveland on September 8th.
Given the number of violations of TFR's that have recently occurred, it is extremely important that pilots always obtain a full flight briefing prior to any flight as the FAA can issue a TFR at any time.
President Obama will be visiting the Cuyahoga Community College for a speech on the economy. The event is only open to invited guests, which include select college students and faculty as well as elected Cleveland officials.
According to published reports, the President is expected to announce a new proposal asking Congress to permanently extend the research and development tax credit.
(see National General Aviation and Chicago General Aviation for additional aviation articles)
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