[JYO] Re: Hagerstown Airspace Shut Down

In a message dated 11/20/2001 9:37:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
HGRAIRSERV@xxxxxxx writes:


> Just a note to all that as of 15 minutes ago we were informed that the 
> airspace for a 25 mile radius around P40 Camp David is shut down. No idea 
> what the heck is going on now but will post something when I find out.
> 
> 
> Tracey L. Potter
> President - Hagerstown Aircraft Services, Inc.
> 

Hi folks -

After talking with Tracey, I called and spoke to the Dulles Air Traffic 
Management team and also the Airport Manager at HGR. I finally spoke to Tower 
Chief Dave Pence at HGR.  There is an airspace over P-40 called "Hideaway" 
with a block altitude of 20,000-25,000 feet for the F-16's and tankers to 
have some secure space to refuel. 

A "primary" target popped up on their screen with no altitude displayed, so 
the airspace went IMMEDIATELY HOT all the way to the surface and out to 25nm 
to allow the F-16's sterile maneuvering airspace while they intercepted and 
verified the primary target.  There is apparently no NOTAM or time that this 
happens.  As long as you stay out of the enhanced P-40 you will be ok 
according to Dave.

Thanks,

Ed Levine

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