[JYO] Memo from Jane Garvey...

U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration 
Memorandum

Subject:    ACTION: Airspace, Airfield, and Aircraft
Security    Date: October 31, 2001  
From:   The Administrator   Reply to Attn. of:  
To: U.S. Public-Use Airports    
As you know, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a second security 
alert warning that more terrorist attacks may be carried out against U.S. 
targets. To support active air defense in airspace adjacent to sites where 
these attacks may be targeted, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has 
issued flight restrictions through November 7, 2001. This extraordinary 
action is necessary to protect the lives of U.S. citizens and the Nation's 
critical infrastructure. There are nearly 500 airports, as well as the people 
who use those airports, within the 10-mile restriction zones. The FAA 
believes it is necessary to restrict unscheduled operations in the national 
airspace system to reduce the number of aircraft in the area should an active 
air defense response be necessary. This action is not directed towards the 
operators of the affected airports or the people who are based onsite.

In addition, as we all continue to remain vigilant and mindful of the 
situation around us, we thought it might be useful to once again publish some 
information we sent out earlier concerning airfield and aircraft security. I 
have attached that information to this memorandum and urge you to read and 
distribute it as appropriate.

These are particularly challenging times for those of us in the aviation 
business. As always, we appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we 
make important decisions to maintain national security while also preserving 
air commerce.

Jane F. Garvey

Attachment

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AIRFIELD AND AIRCRAFT SECURITY IN
THE WAKE OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS

Following the September 11, 200 1, multiple terrorist attacks against U.S. 
civil air carriers, involving the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the 
FAA is advising of the potential for follow-on terrorist attacks.

As we have done on several occasions in the past, the FAA is seeking your 
cooperation in helping to safeguard the air transportation system. We are 
raising the security posture at all Part 107 airports throughout the United 
States. We believe that it is prudent to inform airport and airfield 
operators of our concern. Accordingly, to help keep public and private 
airfields safe and secure during the foreseeable future, we need your help.

IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF AN AIRFIELD PLEASE:
Distribute this circular to all organizations, which have a regular presence 
on the airfield. 
Contact your local law enforcement agency and verify the procedures you would 
use to report any suspicious activity at your airfield. 
Promptly report information indicating possible criminal activity to your 
local law enforcement agency. 

PERSONS INVOLVED IN OPERATING, SERVICING OR RENTING SMALL AIRCRAFT SHOULD BE 
ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR:
- Aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modifications; 
- Persons loitering for extended periods in the vicinity of parked aircraft 
or in air operations areas; 
- Pilots who appear to be under the control of other persons; 
- Persons wishing to obtain aircraft without presenting proper credentials or 
persons who present apparently valid credentials but do not have a 
corresponding level of aviation knowledge; or 

- Anything that doesn't look right! (i.e. events or circumstances which do 
not fit the pattern of lawful normal activity at your airport.) 

REMEMBER: If you see something highly dangerous, such as weapons or 
explosives, being loaded on an aircraft; or if you have other reason to 
believe that a serious crime or some sort of attack is about to occur, 
immediately call local law enforcement authorities!

AND CALL YOUR NEAREST FBI OFFICE

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