ORDER JO 7930.2Q Air Traffic Organization Policy Effective Date: December 18, 2015 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: AJV-0 Vice President, Mission Support Services 12/18/15 JO 7930.2Q 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 12/18/15 JO 7930.2Q Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) Explanation of Changes Effective: December 18, 2015 a. Chapter 1. GENERAL is published. The change is to delete the phrase “or fall within.” Airport, Technical Operations (Tech Ops) AeroNav Per the Code of Federal Regulations, paragraph Products, and Flight Service Station (FSS) is added to 1-2-4, Airport Condition Reporting, is added to the definition of a NOTAM Originator. Also, an indicated what Airports can report and to provide International/Pointer NOTAM definition is added information on the airport conditions that may affect and includes how NOTAMs are numbered. Finally, the safe operations of aircraft. (Removed this). an Out of Service definition is added. In Paragraph 1-3-1b “airmen” information is changed The primary modification to Paragraph 1-1-1 to “aeronautical” information. In Paragraph 1-3-1e, involves rewording of the second paragraph to read the phrase “After consulting with management” is as follows: “Originators of airmen information are added to the beginning of the second sentence. expected to inform the National Flight Data Center Deleted Flight Services Program Operations special- (NFDC) in sufficient time before the effective dates ists are no longer responsible for issuing a NOTAM of changes to permit publishing of aeronautical data that is not covered in any example or NOTAM criteria on the various charts or in the appropriate in FAA Order JO 7930.2. Finally, the Note following publications. When time does not allow for this paragraph is deleted and added as policy. publication of a change or an outage and if the subject Paragraph 1-3-2 adds “cancelling NOTAMs” as a matter meets NOTAM criteria, issue a NOTAM until duty/responsibility of Technical Operations Services. published.” In addition, the Note following Paragraph 1-3-2b is removed and becomes a separate Paragraph 1-3-2c. In paragraph 1-2-1, the keyword (O) – Other Paragraph 1-3-3 FLIGHT INSPECTION SERVICES Aeronautical Information is deleted. This effectively will include radio and lighting navigation aids removes sub-paragraph 1-2-1c-20. Realigned the (NAVAIDs). term “helipad” with the TWY and APRON keywords. Paragraph 1-4-3 EXAMPLES states that all examples that explain the NOTAM Order subject Paragraph 1-2-3 clarifies the avoidance of material will start with the keyword and will not duplication. The current Order requires that NOTAM contain either Acct/Locid or Date-Time-Group. The information does not duplicate or fall within data that following sentence was also added to the end of this Explanation of Changes E of Chg−1 JO 7930.2Q 12/10/15 paragraph: “The examples throughout this order must be contacted for possible cancellation. This is a contain the keyword and the subject of the NOTAM. change back to 30 days from 90 days. All other data is assumed from the NOTAM sentence Paragraph 2-1-7 in the previous version of the Order structure and are eliminated from examples.” (JO 7930.2P), ADMINSTRATIVE MESSAGES, is The following modifications and additions are made deleted as NFDC no longer receives SVC B to the following sub-paragraphs in Paragraph 1-4-6, messages. DEFINITIONS: The address for the National Flight Data Center (NFDC) is updated in the new Paragraph 2-1-7. Deleted Alaska Supplement (previously 1-4-6e in 7930.2P). Section 2, consisting of Paragraph 2-2-1 (NOTAM CLASSIFICATION), is deleted in its entirety. The Deleted Center Area NOTAMs (previously 1-4-6f). general statement in Paragraph 2-2-1 is moved to Deleted Chart Supplement (previously 1-4-6i). Paragraph 1-1-1, and the definitions of NOTAM D, FDC NOTAM, Pointer NOTAM, and Military h. Modified F/R/D to include “minimum.” NOTAM are moved to Paragraph 1-4-6 Added information to the definition of an FDC c. Chapter 3. GENERAL OPERATING NOTAM (from Paragraph 2-2-1). PROCEDURES j. Added International NOTAM definition. In Paragraph 3-1-2a, add cancelling as a responsibility of the party that enters the NOTAM Deleted the Limited Airport Operating Certificate data. In addition, add the following statement to the (previously 1-4-6m). end of the paragraph: “Flight Service Stations are k. Moved the definition of Location Identifier to its exempt from the requirement to inform the controlling facility when an alternate means of proper alphabetical order sequence. coordination is approved by the Flight Service Safety l. Added Military NOTAM definition (from Chapter and Operations Group, AJR-B1.” 8). Multiple changes are proposed to Paragraph 3-1-4. In n. Added NOTAM D information to definition (from 3-1-4a, reference to the US NOTAM Office Paragraph 2-2-1). (USNOF) is replaced by the US NOTAM System (USNS). In Paragraph 3-1-4b(1), RGR is added as a o. Added text to NOTAM Originator definition. possible response. Paragraph 3-1-4e(4) deletes the p. Added Out of Service definition. reference to the FDC list “that is issued twice a day” since FDC NOTAMs will only be issued once a day. Deleted Pacific Chart Supplement (previously Finally, Paragraph 3-1-4e(5) is deleted, as it is in the 1-4-6q). FSS Order. q. Added Pointer NOTAM information to definition Paragraph 3-2-4 updates the requirement for (from Paragraph 2-2-1). NOTAMs on non-Federal facilities that are not part of the NAS. The new requirement states that the r. Added Prior Permission Required (PPR) definition. NOTAM owner/sponsor or non-Federal technician Deleted Reduced definition (previously 1-4-6r). must contact the appropriate certified source to ensure the NOTAM is originated. x. Added WMSCR definition. Paragraph 3-3-1a is modified to read as follows: b. Chapter 2. AERONAUTICAL “Contractions and abbreviations designated for INFORMATION SERVICES ICAO usage as specified in FAA Order JO 7340.2, Paragraph 2-1-4a corrects the title of the office who Contractions, must be used in the NOTAM system. maintains the Notice to Airmen Publication. When an ICAO-usage contraction is not available, plain text is required, except for the list of differences The order of Paragraphs 2-1-5 and 2-1-6 are switched in Appendix C.” for better flow between paragraphs. Also, Paragraph 2-1-5c specifies that if NOTAMs are published or Paragraph 3-3-2c is modified slightly to read: “When more than 30 days old, the accountable organization describing a daily schedule, SR-SS, or any E of Chg−2 Explanation of Changes 12/18/15 JO 7930.2Q combination, may be used in the NOTAM using a date-time group followed immediately by system.” Examples of SR-SS are also added to this “EST” (estimate). Any NOTAM that includes an paragraph. “EST” must be canceled or replaced before the NOTAM reaches its End of Validity time. If the A statement is added for latitude/longitude (L/L) NOTAM is not canceled or replaced, it will expire at clarity to Paragraph 3-3-3, “At a minimum, latitude the end of validity time regardless of EST.” This must be 6 digits and longitude must be 7 digits.” change to the use of an “EST” NOTAM, which Minute, hour, and degree are added as units of effectively means that these NOTAMs will measurement, and additional examples are provided. auto-expire at the end of their validity time, has been addressed by a Safety Risk Management Panel and The phrase “Use runway pair when applicable will be documented in a Safety Risk Management added to Paragraph 3-3-5 (Runway Identification). Document. Paragraph 3-3-7 (previously 3-3-6) – Apron Identification: Added Paragraph 3-3-7b as follows: In Paragraph 4-3-2, a visual reference – an “SPOTS, GATES, HARDSTANDS, etc., do not meet exclamation point (!) – is added to specify the NOTAM criteria as its own “attribute”; however, they Automatic Data Processing (ADP) code. can be used as geographical reference points to The examples in Paragraph 4-3-3 are updated to be delineate a section aprons or taxiways.” Also added generic with regards to NOTAM date-time group an example for taxi lane in 3-3-7a. references. These do not need to change as the years Paragraph 3-3-9 is added to define Standard NOTAM change. Phrases (including irregular surfaces, flagged, The title of Paragraph 4-4-1 is changed from changed to, etc.). Also added Paragraph 3-3-10 “Extending NOTAM Duration” to “Extending referencing the use of Cardinal Directions. NOTAM Validity.” The paragraph is reworded to use d. Chapter 4. NOTAM D PROCEDURES validity instead of duration (to be more aligned with ICAO terms). Several changes are made to Paragraph 4-2-1a. The previous policy about location designators is The examples in Sub-paragraphs 4-5-2a through included in sub-paragraph 4-2-1a-3; however, 4-5-2e are updated to be generic with regards to location designator is changed to location identifier NOTAM date-time group references. These do not and used throughout. Sub-paragraph 4-2-1a-9 is need to change as the years change. Also, a new reworded to include the upper limit on altitudes NOTAM error for a missing FICON is added as greater than 99,999 ft. when expressed as flight sub-paragraph 4-5-2e, and the previous 4-5-2e levels, and to allow for AGL to be added when (Unclear times) becomes 4-5-2f. required or when MSL is not known. Examples of general conditions or status’ being reported are e. Chapter 5. NOTAM CRITERIA removed in sub-paragraph 4-2-1a-10; added clarity to The following multiple changes are made to the use of TO and EXC. Examples of remarks are Paragraph 5-1-3b: added in sub-paragraph 4-2-1a-12. Sub-paragraph 4-2-1a-13 explains that the NOTAM schedule and Paragraph 5-1-3b-2(i): Removed DIRT/SOD from valid times must match (i.e., the start time of the Movement Area – Surface table as they are not schedule must correspond to the start of activity time, abbreviations. and the end of the last schedule must correspond to the end of validity time). In Paragraph 5-1-3b-3, included guidance on closing a movement area by describing it in feet (E 500 FT), The final modification in this paragraph involves versus “east half”. Paragraph 4-2-1a-14. The header was changed from “Effective/Expiration Time” to the ICAO standard Added the following sentence to the end of Paragraph “Start of Activation/End of Validity.” Paragraph 5-1-3b-4: “Include reference to ACFT when 4-2-1a-14(a)(i) now reads as follows: “If the describing limitations associated – wing, weight, NOTAM duration is expected to return to service tail.” In the examples accompanying this paragraph, prior to the End of Validity time, express the time by the reference to ACFT was deleted in all examples but Explanation of Changes E of Chg−3 JO 7930.2Q 12/10/15 limitations, and DEPARTING ACFT was changed to Notes are updated to remove airport identifications, TKOF, the ICAO approved contraction. and FICON usage of Soft Edges and Ruts is deleted. Sub-paragraph 5-1-4j-4 clarifies the guidance on MU In an example following Paragraph 5-1-3b-5(i), values of 40 or over, and Sub-paragraph 5-1-4j-6 adds “NOT STD MARKING” was changed to “MARK- an example of braking action (BA) on a taxiway. ING NOT STD” to follow sentence structure. Paragraph 5-1-5a, Certified Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), is updated to reflect the new CFR. The word TFC was added to the example after Additionally, in Paragraph 5-1-5f, some examples for Paragraph 5-1-3b-7 for “change of traffic pattern.” wind sock and wind direction indicator (WDI) are removed for simplicity and clarity. The wording in Paragraph 5-1-3b-8 (Runway Visual Paragraphs 5-1-6a and 5-1-6b describes NOTAM Range) is changed from “…the originator may policy relative to Work in Progress (WIP). 5-1-6a specify the runway pair designators, if applicable, states that “Work in Progress (WIP) describes any only when the entire RVR system is out of service” to work being done on the airport surface, including “…specify the single runway affected. When all the construction, mowing, snow removal, etc. WIP does RVRs are out of service, issue a NOTAM using the not close a movement area.” 5-1-5b specifies that keyword AD.” “WIP (reason) is mandatory for describing construction and snow/ice removal NOTAMs. Other Guidance is added to Paragraph 5-1-3b-9 (Surface WIP reasons are optional.” Markings and Signage) on how signs are to be Paragraph 5-2-1, Lighting Aids, will be expanded to described, and a reference to Paragraph 4-2-1 for read as follows: “Originate NOTAMs on lighting aids NOTAM composition is provided. A new possible for public-use civil landing areas listed in the A/FD. condition for “Missing” is also included in Each type of lighting requires a separate NOTAM. sub-paragraph 5-1-3b-9(f). The use of RWY ALL is not a proper NOTAM. Technical Operations must be made aware of any Added Sub-Paragraphs 5-1-3b-10(a) and (b) to NAVAID outages, including lighting, as this is the include Snowbanks, snow piles, and drifts to the list office that maintains the equipment. When describing of Other Reportable Conditions and also to provide restrictions, use Runway Centerline (RCL) with clarification on Conditions Not Reported. visual navigational aids. NOTAMS regarding lighting aids are originated as follows:”. Other minor modifications are made to Paragraph 5-2-1 as well. In Paragraph 5-1-4e-1, WET is added as a reportable The example after Sub-paragraph 5-2-1a-2 for contaminant in TBL 5-1-4. Also, PLOWED and SSALR is changed. Sub-paragraph 5-2-1c on SWEPT are reworded in Paragraph 5-1-4e-2 to flow Runway Status Lights System is updated. better. Finally, the term “SANDED”, as used in Paragraph 5-1-4e-3, is clarified to indicate that it is a The meaning of partially obscured in Paragraph treatment rather than a reportable contaminant. 5-2-1f-3 is expanded by stating that “Partially obscured refers to individual lights, not the south half of the runway.” The explanation of CONDITIONS NOT MON- ITORED in Paragraph 5-1-4g will be expanded by Paragraphs 5-2-2 (TOWER LIGHT OUTAGES), pointing out that when an airport operator cannot 5-2-3 (OBSTRUCTIONS), and 5-2-4 (MOORED monitor the condition of the movement area or BALLOONS AND KITES) are condensed into airfield surface, usually necessitated due to staffing Paragraph 5-2-2 (OBSTACLES). constraints, operating hours, or other mitigating The requirement for a 15-day expiration time for factors associated with airport operations, this ASR tower light NOTAMs is eliminated from information is issued as a NOTAM. sub-paragraphs 5-2-2a-12(a) and (b) in the previous version of the NOTAM Order (JO 7930.2P). Rather, In Paragraph 5-1-4i, some of the examples are moved a realistic time to repair the tower light will be around into other categories for a better flow, the determined and assigned as the valid time of the E of Chg−4 Explanation of Changes 12/18/15 JO 7930.2Q NOTAM when it is initially issued. The sponsor must Paragraph 5-4-3b is eliminated. Sub-paragraph provide an ending or expiration time, or the NOTAM 5-5-2b-4 is also eliminated to delete the reference to will not be sent to the USNS. An acknowledge receipt EFAS. will not be required; it is the responsibility of the FCC Sub-paragraph 5-5-2b-5 is added to provide a to oversee their proponents. It should be noted that description of Automated Universal Communication these changes were documented in a separate Safety (AUNICOM). Note that AUNICOM is neither an Risk Management Decision Memorandum (SRM- FAA nor an ICAO acronym, so it is included in DM) dated February 5, 2015. Therefore, sub-para- Appendix C. Deleted reference to EFAS, per DCP, graphs 5-2-2a-12(a) and (b) are deleted and replaced Paragraph 5-5-3a was expanded to add clarification by sub-paragraph 5-2-2c-10, which says: “Effective for Changes to Surface Hours, This paragraph now time/expiration time. Notification is sent to the FCC reads as follows: “Change in the hours of operation of upon ASR NOTAM issuance.” an air traffic control facility or service. Tower hours A Note is added to sub-paragraph 5-2-2c-7 clarifying of operation use the airport as the location identifier; that the height of obstruction lights on terrain (hills) for approach controls, since they cover a larger area, are reported in MSL only. Finally, sub-paragraph use the associated ARTCC(s). Approach controls 5-2-2c-9 describes conditions for FCC Towers and located within multiple ARTCC airspace must have for other obstructions. a separate NOTAM for each ARTCC.” Paragraph 5-3-6c has added policy statements Provided clarity in sub-paragraph 5-5-3c-3 on Flight concerning Special Authorization, per AFS Order. Service Closures, as flight plan areas differ amongst Also, added new examples and deleted the word locations. RADIAL from the examples. Several changes are made to streamline and condense In Paragraph 5-3-7c-1, NAVAID Conditions, the term Paragraphs 5-5-6. References to ARTCC “course” will be used when describing radio SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR as a navigation aid restrictions, per Flight Check. piece of equipment are deleted in Paragraphs 5-5-6a and 5-5-6b. Paragraph 5-5-6c in the previous version Paragraph 5-3-7c-2 expands on the role of Technical of JO 7930.2 is eliminated altogether. Operations for issues of snow and ice accumulation f. Chapter 6. AIRSPACE NOTAMS in the vicinity of glide slope antennas. The following statement is added: “Technical Operations and a. NOTAMs originated for Airspace items will be Aeronautical Information Services NOTAM Office formatted following 4-2-1 b 1-2, including: make the determination when to issue an FDC 1. Location identifier – may be AP, NAVAID, or NOTAM or NOTAM D, based on FAA JO 6750.49, ARTCC depending on NOTAM. Maintenance of Instrument Landing System (ILS) Facilities. Tech Ops issues the NOTAM D and AIS 2. Keyword “AIRSPACE.” NOTAM Office issues the FDC.” 3. Description of activity. An example of “generic” GPS interference, is added 4. Description of area impacted; for example, the to Sub-paragraph 5-3-8a-3. In Paragraph 5-3-8c, name of a published area, an airport, a nautical mile examples of TIS-B, FIS-B are added for Automatic radius of a latitude/longitude, NAVAID or fix-radi- Dependent Surveillance and affected components, al-distance from a VOR-type NAVAID, or an area per AFS and Tech. Ops. defined by latitude/longitude or NAVAID. When In Paragraph 5-4-3, the reference to En Route Flight applicable, preface the description with this standard Advisory Service (EFAS) is deleted, per DCP. Thus, phrase: “WI AN AREA DEFINED AS…” Explanation of Changes E of Chg−5 JO 7930.2Q 12/10/15 5. Plain Language location, when using all activity descriptions. Finally, some examples are latitude/longitude. In parentheses, specify using eliminated since they were redundant. nautical miles…direction…airport (5NM E IAD), or Paragraph 6−1−6 is added (had been 6−1−1) to F/R/D from the nearest NAVAID. specify the requirements for Surface Area Operating Hours. 6. Condition. g. Chapter 7. FDC NOTAM PROCEDURES 7. Lower limit/upper limit; for example, In Chapter 7, Section 1 (Transmitting FDC NOTAM 5000FT-16000FT (as specified in 4-2-1). Data), Paragraph 7-1-2 in the previous version of the 8. Remarks (when needed). Other operational Order, FDC NOTAM Numbering, is deleted. Thus, information. Paragraph 7-1-2 in JO 7930.2Q is titled “Temporary or Permanent FDC NOTAMs,” and Paragraph 7-1-3 9. Follow 4-2-1 b 13-14 to complete the NOTAM. becomes “Interim IFR Flight Procedures.” Paragraph 7-1-4 is added and is titled “High Barometric b. If the area impacts more than one ARTCC, Pressure Warning.” This new paragraph adds the originate a NOTAM for each ARTCC. policy for high barometric pressure warning (in CFR c. SAA and CARF altitudes follow 7400.8 and not the 91.144 and JO 7110.10). The headers for Paragraphs requirements outlined here. 7-1-5 through 7-1-8 in the new version remain unchanged from the previous version. Adding this Paragraph at the beginning of Chapter 6 Paragraph 7-1-2c is added to the revised version of will eliminate the need for Paragraphs 6-1-2b, 6-1-3b, the Order. This paragraph reads: “FDC NOTAMs of 6-1-4a-1, and 6-1-4b-1 in the previous version of the a permanent nature, relating to instrument approach Order. These paragraphs will be replaced by the and obstacle departure procedures and airways, must statement, “Issue the NOTAM in the format remain current until published in the Terminal described in 6-1-1 above using the following items:” Procedures Publication or applicable en route chart.” The Location Identifier is redefined in Paragraph The examples in Paragraph 7-1-3 are modified to 6−1−1. The description of area impacted better represent the generic FDC NOTAM number as defines a NAVAID or fix-radial-distance from a y/nnnn. VOR-type NAVAID. Paragraph 7-1-5 adds the requirement that general In Paragraph 6−1−2, ACT is included as the FDC NOTAMs must have keyword “AIRSPACE.” condition, as it was missing previously. Also, the Also, the examples are changed throughout the following statement will be added to Paragraph paragraph to indicate that y/nnnn represents the FDC 6−1−2d: “Special Use Airspace NOTAMs are NOTAM number. In sub-paragraph 7-1-5a7(b), the originated by the controlling agency, utilizing the lower/upper limits of the area or areas impacted are SUA Management System. The type of activity updated to match Paragraph 4-2-1. included does not restrict movement into or out of the In Paragraph 7-1-7 (Special Data), “ICZ” is added as airspace. TFRs are used to restrict movement. This is an accountability and location identifier for an advisory about unusual activity within the internationally disseminated NOTAMs pertaining to airspace. Do not use this to report increased flight International Conflict Zones, per ATO Security and movement.” Department of Homeland Security. Also, the full The header for Paragraph 6−1−4 is changed to example from the previous version is deleted and “SPECIAL AERIAL REFUELING,” and IFR and replaced by new examples. (Relocated to Chapter 9). VFR reference to FSS responsibilities is deleted. Paragraph 7-1-8 deletes the USNOF fax number and Examples are changed to reflect “Special Aerial adds the e-mail address for contact information to Refueling.” notify the USNOF of proposed laser light activity. In Paragraph 6−1−5, the section header is titled Paragraph 7-2-1 is now titled “FDC NOTAM “OTHER AIRSPACE NOTAMs” and a new Expiration/Cancelation,” and wording is added so description for location identifiers is added. In that it reads: “The FDC NOTAM originator is addition, a chart is included for ease of viewing of responsible for canceling FDC NOTAM prior to end E of Chg−6 Explanation of Changes