ORDER 7930.2R National Policy Effective Date: January 5, 2017 SUBJ: Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) This Order prescribes direction used to format and distribute information regarding unanticipated or temporary changes to services, components of, or hazards in, the National Airspace System (NAS). Controllers are required to be familiar with the provisions of this order that pertain to their operational responsibilities. The Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) system does not advertise data already published or charted. Distribution: ZAT-721, ZAT-464 Initiated By: AJR-0 Vice President, System Operations Services 01/05/2017 7930.2R Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) Explanation of Changes Effective: January 5, 2017 1−1−7 2c Deleted the reference to Policy and Software 1−1−8 The effective date of the 7930.2R is January 5, 2017. 1−1−9 Added the Technical Operations order, 6750.24 to the references. 1−3−1 Added AIS responsibilities from the Flight Standards order, 6750.19, to here 1−3−2 Changed the title to “Technical Operations”. Divided the duties into section a. for the Operations Control Center (OCC) and the Service Operations Center (SOSC) and section b. for Flight Inspection Services which previously was in section 1−3−3 of the 7930.2Q. 1−3−3 Added the Service Area as a NOTAM Originator and renumbered the rest of the paragraphs. 1−3−4 Added A and B responsibilities from the AFS order. 1−3−7 Moved section describing Non−Federal Facilities from 3−2−4 to this section. 1−4−3 Edited to move all examples into Appendix A. 1−4−6 h. Added a definition of the Federal NOTAM System. Renumbered the rest of them. NEW – Added definition of Visual Navigation Aid m. Added more to the term Military from chapter 8. r. Pointer NOTAM – added the phrase “additional aeronautical information” NEW – Added definition of Radio Navigation Aid 2−1−1 and throughout Changed U.S. NOTAM System to NOTAM system. 2−1−4 Combined sections a. and b. to 2−1−4 then moved the rest to Appendix E. 2−1−8 d Changed name from Aeronautical Information Management to Aeronautical Information Services. 3−1−1 Moved “Tie−In Stations” paragraph to Appendix E. Renumbered the rest of paragraphs. Paragraphs d. and e. were added to explain how NOTAMs exceeding 20 lines are auto reject- ed and that all auto−reject messages are not stored in the NOTAM master file. 3−1−3 Moved “NOTAM LOG” to Appendix E 3−1−4 “FDC Presidential” is now 3−1−2 and section b. through section e. have been moved to Ap- pendix E 3−2−3 “Passing NOTAM” moved to Appendix E 3−2−4 “Non−Federal” added to 1−3−7 3−3−1 Added clarification about the term “service” always being spelled out. Explanation of Changes E of Chg−1 7930.2R 01/05/2017 3−3−4 Added leading zero to (RWY 03/21) 3−3−5 e. Added description for use of L, R, and C in NOTAMs. Added leading zeros to the examples. 3−3−5 f. Changed the example to only show the runway identification – removed the condition of the NOTAM 3−3−6 a. 1. Changed the examples to only show the taxiway identification (removed the condition), deleted the NOTE, and moved the full examples to Appendix A. 3−3−6 a. 3. Removed the condition from the helipad example. 3−3−6 b. Clarified the definition by removing reference to the condition and added to policy how ALL is defined; also amended the first example to show TWY ALL. Moved the remaining exam- ples to Appendix A. 3−3−6 c. 1. Removed the condition from the examples. Moved the last example to policy under 3−3−6 c. 3. 3−3−6 c. 2. Changed the condition of the first example to WIP. 3−3−6 c. 3. Added to policy how to indicate the intersection of two taxiways and included an example. 3−3−7 a/b Removed the conditions from the examples. 3−3−8 Added BARRICADED with a definition and LGTD AND BARRICADED as standard NO- TAM phrases. 4−1−1 Moved “Accepting NOTAM D Information” to Appendix E; renumbered and combined paragraphs into 1. 4−2−1 Added a graphical depiction of NOTAM Sentence Structure to 4−2−1, and policy of using the sentence structure. 4−2−1 a. 14 (b) Deleted the (See paragraph 4−4−3), from this section. 4−2−1 a. 14 (e) Changed “OPEN” to “OPN”, the ICAO contraction 4−3 Moved to Appendix E – Miscellaneous Functions. Renumbered rest of paragraphs/sections 4−4 Renamed Section 3; former paragraph 4−4−3 a. moved to Appendix E USNS/AISR Func- tions. Renumbered rest of paragraphs 4−5−1 Section 5 Moved to Appendix E Computer Functions 5−1−2 b. and throughout Moved examples to Appendix A, Examples. 5−1−3 Added Sentence Structure Graphic Shortened initial phrase for work flow Added policy of using AP, Heliport or Seaplane base for standardization 5−1−3 b. Moved some of the verbiage from a. to b. Moved the table to Appendix A, Examples. 5−1−4 Background: Section 5−1−4 is restructured due to the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) workgroup, which was formed to address the safety of operations on wet and contaminated runways, as well as improvements to the assessment and reporting of airport conditions. The cornerstone recommendation produced by the work is the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM) and its associated elements used to promote the use E of Chg−2 Explanation of Changes 01/05/2017 7930.2R of standardized terminology by all parties involved in the process of determining, describing, and distributing the runway surface conditions and their effects on takeoff and landing deci- sions. Added Sentence Structure Graphic PATCHY is no longer used THN is eliminated. Actual measurement is used RUTS is no longer a condition of the contaminated surface. It is part of the Safety Area. Removed from FICON. No partial Reporting (S 2000ft) No standalone MU NOTAMs for runways – removed the list of runway friction devices Rubber is deleted from reportable contaminant list Removed Pilot Reported feature All reference to MU and friction measuring equipment is deleted. If the whole runway is treated (plowed, swept) the treatment is not included. Differences between RWY, TWY and APRON Description of Runway Condition Code (RCC) and the Runway Condition Assessment Ma- trix (RCAM) Added these tables to the order Format of a FICON NOTAM FICON RwyCC Condition – describes what is included as the “condition” Action – describes the actions taken to treat the surfaces Methods (plow, swept, deiced, sanded) Types of ridges (snowbanks, berms, etc.) Remainder – if different from the full width. Braking Action Observation Time Conditions Not Monitored Start/End time Rubber as described on runways and taxiways. 5−1−5 Added a Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example a. 4. Added the verbiage for INDEX A ARFF outage. 5−1−5 d. Deleted the explanation, the example will show the format 5−1−6 Added a Sentence Structure graphic, and generic NOTAM example 5−1−6 d. Changed the format and numbering of sentence structure from d−j to c. 1−7 5−2−1 Added a Sentence Structure graphic, and generic NOTAM example – Moved all examples to Appendix A, Examples Explanation of Changes E of Chg−3 7930.2R 01/05/2017 5−2−1 b. Made the “Lead on lead off” note into policy. 5−2−2 Added a Sentence Structure graphic, and generic NOTAM example 9.(a) Added Out of Service as a condition for non−FCC. 5−3−6 Reworded paragraph a for clarity 5−3−7 Added Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example 5−3−7 c. Added Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example 5−3−8 a. 1. Moved Note 1 to Appendix A, Examples, Note 2 to USNS Appendix and Note 3 becomes Note 1. 5−4−3 Added a Sentence Structure graphic. Made the note about frequencies into policy. 5−5−1 Added a Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example. 6−1−1 Added a Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example. 6−1−3 d. Changed wording to remove “as depicted below” since examples are in Appendix A 6−1−5 b. Was deleted (already shown in TBL 6−1−1) c & d become b & c. 6−1−5 c. Kept the headers of activities requiring authorization. Moved the rest to Appendix A. 7−1−3 Added a Sentence Structure graphic and generic NOTAM example. Information contained in 8260.19 was moved here. 7−1−5 b. Made the note with the FSS phone number into POLICY 7−2−2 /7−2−3 Moved to Appendix E Computer Functions 8−1−1 Moved to Appendix D Miscellaneous Functions 8−3−1 to 8−3−3 Moved to Appendix E Computer Functions 8−3−4 Included this section in 1−4−6, Military NOTAMs Chapter 9 Renumbered to become Chapter 8 9−1−2 b and 9−1−3 Moved to Appendix E Computer Functions 9−2−1 b. Moved to Appendix E Computer Functions E of Chg−4 Explanation of Changes 01/05/17 7930.2R Comments/Corrections Comments or corrections concerning this publication may be submitted on this form and submitted electronically to: 9−AJV−8−HQ−[email protected] Notice to Editor The following comments/corrections are submitted concerning the information contained in: Paragraph number Title Page Dated _________________ Name Street City State Zip Comments/Corrections 01/05/17 7930.2R Table of Contents Chapter 1. General Section 1. Introduction Paragraph Page 1-1-1. PURPOSE ......................................................... 1-1-1 1-1-2. AUDIENCE ....................................................... 1-1-1 1-1-3. WHERE TO FIND THIS ORDER .................................... 1-1-1 1-1-4. CANCELLATION .................................................. 1-1-1 1-1-5. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES ..................................... 1-1-1 1-1-6. DISTRIBUTION ................................................... 1-1-1 1-1-7. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROCEDURAL CHANGES .............. 1-1-1 1-1-8. EFFECTIVE DATE ................................................. 1-1-2 1-1-9. RELATED PUBLICATIONS ......................................... 1-1-2 Section 2. Scope 1-2-1. PURPOSE ......................................................... 1-2-1 1-2-2. PROCEDURAL APPLICATIONS .................................... 1-2-2 1-2-3. AVOIDANCE OF DUPLICATION .................................... 1-2-2 Section 3. Accountable Organizations 1-3-1. AIR TRAFFIC ORGANIZATION (ATO) .............................. 1-3-1 1-3-2. TECHNICAL OPERATIONS ........................................ 1-3-2 1-3-3. FLIGHT STANDARD SERVICES .................................... 1-3-2 1-3-4. OFFICE OF AIRPORT SAFETY AND STANDARDS ................... 1-3-3 1-3-5. AIRPORT MANAGEMENT ......................................... 1-3-3 1-3-6. NON-FEDERAL FACILITIES ....................................... 1-3-3 1-3-7. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT ............ 1-3-3 Section 4. Terms of Reference 1-4-1. WORD USE IN THIS ORDER ....................................... 1-4-1 1-4-2. NOTES ............................................................ 1-4-1 1-4-3. EXAMPLES ....................................................... 1-4-1 1-4-4. REFERENCES ..................................................... 1-4-1 1-4-5. MANUAL CHANGES ............................................... 1-4-1 1-4-6. DEFINITIONS ..................................................... 1-4-1 Chapter 2. Aeronautical Information Services Section 1. Aeronautical Information System 2-1-1. GENERAL ........................................................ 2-1-1 2-1-2. DISSEMINATION OF AIRMEN INFORMATION ...................... 2-1-1 2-1-3. PUBLICATION CRITERIA .......................................... 2-1-1 2-1-4. NOTICES TO AIRMEN PUBLICATION .............................. 2-1-2 2-1-5. CHART/PUBLICATION ERRORS OR OMISSIONS .................... 2-1-2 2-1-6. FORWARDING DATA .............................................. 2-1-2 2-1-7. ADDRESSING CORRESPONDENCE ................................ 2-1-2 Table of Contents i 7930.2R 01/05/17 Paragraph Page 2-1-8. NFDC ORGANIZATION ............................................ 2-1-3 2-1-9. THE NATIONAL FLIGHT DATA DIGEST (NFDD) .................... 2-1-3 2-1-10. COMPUTER PRINTOUTS ......................................... 2-1-3 Chapter 3. General Operating Procedures Section 1. General 3-1-1. NOTAM RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................... 3-1-1 3-1-2. FDC PRESIDENTIAL, SPECIAL SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS, OR EMERGENCY AIR TRAFFIC RULES TFRs .......................... 3-1-1 Section 2. Coordination 3-2-1. COORDINATION WITH OTHER FACILITIES ........................ 3-2-1 3-2-2. FILING NOTAM INFORMATION WITH FSSs ......................... 3-2-1 Section 3. Use of Terms 3-3-1. USE OF CONTRACTIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................... 3-3-1 3-3-2. EXPRESSION OF TIME IN THE NOTAM SYSTEM ................... 3-3-1 3-3-3. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT ........................................ 3-3-1 3-3-4. USE OF VIRGULE (/) .............................................. 3-3-2 3-3-5. RUNWAY IDENTIFICATION ....................................... 3-3-2 3-3-6. TAXIWAY IDENTIFICATION ....................................... 3-3-2 3-3-7. APRON IDENTIFICATION ......................................... 3-3-3 3-3-8. STANDARD NOTAM PHRASES ..................................... 3-3-3 3-3-9. CARDINAL DIRECTIONS .......................................... 3-3-4 Chapter 4. NOTAM D Procedures Section 1. General 4-1-1. NATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE RELATIONSHIPS ...................... 4-1-1 Section 2. Preparing NOTAMs for Dissemination 4-2-1. NOTAM COMPOSITION ........................................... 4-2-1 4-2-2. NOTAM ACCOUNTABILITY ........................................ 4-2-3 Section 3. Canceling/Extending NOTAMs 4-3-1. EXTENDING NOTAM VALIDITY ................................... 4-3-1 4-3-2. CANCELLATION OF NOTAMs ...................................... 4-3-1 4-3-3. CANCELING PUBLISHED NOTAM DATA ........................... 4-3-1 Chapter 5. NOTAM Criteria Section 1. Movement Area NOTAMs 5-1-1. ORIGINATORS OF AERODROME NOTAMs ......................... 5-1-1 5-1-2. HANDLING REPORTED AERODROME CONDITIONS ............... 5-1-1 5-1-3. MOVEMENT AREA INFORMATION ................................ 5-1-1 5-1-4. FIELD CONDITIONS (FICON) REPORTING ......................... 5-1-3 ii Table of Contents