NOTAM - Kentucky Derby

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http://www.faa.gov/ntap/NTAP07APR12/sp07008.htm

KENTUCKY DERBY
LOUISVILLE, KY
MAY 3 - 6, 2007

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from Louisville area in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.

LOUISVILLE AREA

The Louisville area includes:

SDF - Louisville International Airport
LOU - Bowman Field Airport
JVY - Clark County Airport

FLIGHT PLANS

Due to anticipated frequency congestion, Indy Center and Louisville ATCT, except for emergency situations, will not accept air filed flight plans to or from the Louisville area from Thursday, May 3, 2007, through Sunday, May 6, 2007. Airborne filed flight plans filed with other facilities may experience lengthy delays.

ATIS

Pilots should monitor ATIS prior to initial contact with Louisville Approach Control.

SDF - 118.725 MHz
LOU - 112.2 MHz

VFR ARRIVALS

***CLASS C SERVICE IS MANDATORY***

LOUISVILLE APPROACH CLASS C AIRSPACE

Set transponder to 1200 and squawk altitude prior to reaching an outer VFR entry point and Louisville Approach Class C Airspace. Contact Louisville Approach Control and advise them of destination airport and ATIS code. (see graphic of Class C Airspace).

Aircraft are requested to hold at an outer VFR entry point until advised by Approach Control to proceed inbound. Aircraft will be advised to depart VFR entry points on a first come first served basis. Aircraft arriving between 0600-2059 EDT (1000-0059 UTC) can expect holding of 30 minutes or longer.

Single and twin-engine propeller aircraft are encouraged to use Bowman Field Airport due to parking congestion at Louisville International Airport. Bowman Field is located 5 miles northeast of Louisville International Airport.

Other Airports within the Louisville ATCT Area: Radar service will be available to aircraft landing at airports outside of Louisville Class C Airspace on a workload permitting basis.

DEPARTURES

IFR DEPARTURE ROUTES

Pilots should file their flight plans via one of the preferred departure routes listed below:

Pilots should also file their flight plans with preferred arrival routes to their destination. Flight plans filed direct to destinations which have preferred arrival routes will not be allowed.

Due to anticipated frequency congestion, Indy Center and Louisville ATCT, except for emergency situations, will not accept air filed flight plans from the Louisville area.

VFR DEPARTURES

Before starting engines, aircraft departing Louisville International VFR, should monitor ATIS on 118.725 MHz and contact Clearance Delivery on 126.1 MHz for the required Class C clearance and any information on departure delays. Departure delays may be anticipated from 1830-1959 EDT (2230-2359 UTC) on May 4, 2007, and all day on May 5 and May 6, 2007.

ADDITIONAL PILOT INFORMATION

Wake Turbulence: Pilots should be aware that a significant amount of wake turbulence may exist due to the large number of aircraft operating in the Louisville area. Exercise caution when flying within 30 miles of Louisville.

Overflight Traffic: Aircraft not landing in the Louisville Area are requested to avoid overflight below 10,000 feet MSL within 20 miles of Louisville International Airport.

Restricted Area Advisory: Pilots should be aware of the existence of Restricted Area R3704 to the southwest of the Louisville (IIU) VORTAC and plan their flights accordingly. This area (R3704) is charted active 1100Z to 0500Z daily. Other activity periods outside of these times are reported by NOTAM. R3704B is activated only by NOTAM. Pilots are reminded penetration of Restricted Areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency is extremely hazardous.

Construction Advisory: Numerous construction projects are scheduled during the springtime at Louisville International Airport. Construction information and taxiway closures will be broadcast on the Louisville ATIS (118.725). For additional information contact Louisville ATCT at 1-502-375-7400.

Parking: All general aviation traffic planning on parking at the FBO, Atlantic Aviation, are encouraged to contact the FBO on 129.9 thirty minutes prior to arrival for parking instructions. Advanced reservations may be made with Atlantic Aviation at 502-368-1515 ext 0.

Transponders on: All aircraft are advised to conduct ground operations with their transponder in the "on" position.

PILOTS ARE URGED TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE WEATHER BRIEFING AND REVIEW ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS PRIOR TO CONDUCTING FLIGHT.

***CAUTION***

NUMEROUS AERIAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Aerial demonstrations may include but are not limited to the following:

Multiple helicopter and aircraft operations in the vicinity of Churchill Downs Race Track, 1.5nm northwest of Louisville International Airport, Friday, May 4, 2007, and Saturday, May 5, 2007.