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INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
MAY 24 - 27, 2007
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Indianapolis area in conjunction with the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
Pilots are requested to adhere to preferential arrival and departure routes when filing their flight plans.
All domestic, non-scheduled IFR DEPARTURES are requested to file flight plans by 2000Z and request clearance no earlier than 2100Z.
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.
Pilots are requested to file Preferred IFR Routes as listed in the Airport/Facility Directory.
Frequency Congestion: Due to anticipated frequency congestion, Indianapolis Center and Indianapolis ATCT, except for emergency situations, will not accept air filed flight plans to or from Indianapolis area during the time frames listed above. Airborne filed flight plans filed with other facilities may experience lengthy delays.
ATIS
Pilots should monitor ATIS on 134.25 prior to initial contact with Indianapolis Approach Control.
VFR ARRIVALS
INDIANAPOLIS APPROACH CLASS C AIRSPACE
May 24, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 25, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 26, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 27, 2007, 0900-1159 EDT (1100-1559 UTC)
SET TRANSPONDER TO 1200 AND SQUAWK ALTITUDE
VFR Inbound from 225-044 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 119.05
VFR Inbound from 045-224 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 124.95
Aircraft arriving between 0800-1200 EDT (1200-1600 UTC) can expect holding of 30 minutes or longer. Aircraft will be cleared to enter Class C airspace on a first come, first served basis.
VFR DEPARTURES
Class C service will not be available beyond 10 miles of Indianapolis International Airport due to traffic volume from 1600-2059 EST (2000-0059 UTC) on Sunday, May 27, 2007. Except for emergency situations, air filed flight plans will not be accepted from those aircraft who departed the Indianapolis area VFR.
INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Monitor - IND ATIS on 134.25 for departure information.
Obtain - VFR/IFR Clearances on 128.75. VFR's advise A/C ID, A/C type, direction of flight/destination, and initial cruise altitude.
Do Not Call Ground Control until you have moved to the colored ramp exit sign. When #1 at the color exit sign, call ground control and specify your position on the airport by stating the FBO name and color of exit sign. i.e. Lear12345, number one at Signature Blue.
Do Not Call Tower until you are #1 holding short of the runway.
***FLIGHT RESTRICTION - INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ***
Temporary flight restrictions will be in effect for Race day for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To obtain information concerning the TFR, consult current NOTAMs, contact Flight Service on 122.55, or call FLIGHT SERVICE at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) and when prompted, say "briefer" or press 1, and when asked for the state you are departing from, say "Indiana". For further information, contact Flight Standards District Office No. 11, 317-487-2400.
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 Indianapolis area. Exercise caution when flying within 30 miles of Indianapolis.
Overflight Traffic - Aircraft not landing in the Indianapolis area are requested to avoid overflight below 13,000 MSL within 20 miles of Indianapolis.
Restricted Area Advisory - Pilots should be aware of the existence of Restricted Area R3401A/B to the southeast of Indianapolis. This area is active during scheduled times noted on the aeronautical charts as well as other times by NOTAM. Pilots are reminded penetration of Restricted Areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous.
PILOTS ARE URGED TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE WEATHER BRIEFING AND REVIEW ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS PRIOR TO CONDUCTING FLIGHT.
INDIANAPOLIS 500 MILE RACE
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
MAY 24 - 27, 2007
In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating to and from the Indianapolis area in conjunction with the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, the following procedures will be used to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.
Pilots are requested to adhere to preferential arrival and departure routes when filing their flight plans.
All domestic, non-scheduled IFR DEPARTURES are requested to file flight plans by 2000Z and request clearance no earlier than 2100Z.
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.
Pilots are requested to file Preferred IFR Routes as listed in the Airport/Facility Directory.
Frequency Congestion: Due to anticipated frequency congestion, Indianapolis Center and Indianapolis ATCT, except for emergency situations, will not accept air filed flight plans to or from Indianapolis area during the time frames listed above. Airborne filed flight plans filed with other facilities may experience lengthy delays.
ATIS
Pilots should monitor ATIS on 134.25 prior to initial contact with Indianapolis Approach Control.
VFR ARRIVALS
INDIANAPOLIS APPROACH CLASS C AIRSPACE
May 24, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 25, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 26, 2007, 0900-1959 EDT (1300-2359 UTC)
May 27, 2007, 0900-1159 EDT (1100-1559 UTC)
SET TRANSPONDER TO 1200 AND SQUAWK ALTITUDE
VFR Inbound from 225-044 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 119.05
VFR Inbound from 045-224 degrees, contact INDY Approach on 124.95
Aircraft arriving between 0800-1200 EDT (1200-1600 UTC) can expect holding of 30 minutes or longer. Aircraft will be cleared to enter Class C airspace on a first come, first served basis.
VFR DEPARTURES
Class C service will not be available beyond 10 miles of Indianapolis International Airport due to traffic volume from 1600-2059 EST (2000-0059 UTC) on Sunday, May 27, 2007. Except for emergency situations, air filed flight plans will not be accepted from those aircraft who departed the Indianapolis area VFR.
INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Monitor - IND ATIS on 134.25 for departure information.
Obtain - VFR/IFR Clearances on 128.75. VFR's advise A/C ID, A/C type, direction of flight/destination, and initial cruise altitude.
Do Not Call Ground Control until you have moved to the colored ramp exit sign. When #1 at the color exit sign, call ground control and specify your position on the airport by stating the FBO name and color of exit sign. i.e. Lear12345, number one at Signature Blue.
Do Not Call Tower until you are #1 holding short of the runway.
***FLIGHT RESTRICTION - INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ***
Temporary flight restrictions will be in effect for Race day for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To obtain information concerning the TFR, consult current NOTAMs, contact Flight Service on 122.55, or call FLIGHT SERVICE at 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) and when prompted, say "briefer" or press 1, and when asked for the state you are departing from, say "Indiana". For further information, contact Flight Standards District Office No. 11, 317-487-2400.
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 Indianapolis area. Exercise caution when flying within 30 miles of Indianapolis.
Overflight Traffic - Aircraft not landing in the Indianapolis area are requested to avoid overflight below 13,000 MSL within 20 miles of Indianapolis.
Restricted Area Advisory - Pilots should be aware of the existence of Restricted Area R3401A/B to the southeast of Indianapolis. This area is active during scheduled times noted on the aeronautical charts as well as other times by NOTAM. Pilots are reminded penetration of Restricted Areas without authorization from the using or controlling agency may be extremely hazardous.
PILOTS ARE URGED TO OBTAIN A COMPLETE WEATHER BRIEFING AND REVIEW ALL APPLICABLE NOTAMS PRIOR TO CONDUCTING FLIGHT.
