[JYO] FAA expected to allow some operations inside DCA, JFK TFRs

10/2/01 11:18:43 AM, ET - AOPA has learned from several sources that FAA is 
planning to allow some general aviation operations outside of an 
18-nautical-mile radius of the DCA and JFK VORs. The plan, which still must 
be approved at the highest levels, would provide relief for some pilots and 
aircraft trapped inside the Washington and New York temporary flight 
restriction (TFR) areas. A notam may be issued as early as tomorrow and will 
likely become effective October 5. (Pilots must check current notams before 
flying.)

"We continue to make progress in restoring general aviation flight," said 
AOPA President Phil Boyer, "but we know there are still
thousands of aircraft and pilots still stuck on the ground. That's why it's 
important that pilots contact Congress to intervene with
the National Security Council so that we can get the remaining VFR flight 
privileges restored."

The effective reduction of the Washington TFR would open three general 
aviation airports - Montgomery County Airpark (GAI), Tipton (FME), and Lee 
(ANP) to general aviation operations currently allowed in enhanced Class B 
airspace. At least six public-use airports and numerous private airports 
would still remain in the Washington "no fly" area.

In the New York area, the change would open Linden (LDJ) to approved 
operations. An 18-nm ring would touch Teterboro (TEB) and Farmingdale's 
Republic (FRG) airports. AOPA continues to insist that these airports be 
opened as well.

Meanwhile, plans are still proceeding to allow aircraft trapped inside the 
two TFRs to begin relocating October 5.

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