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What Are NOTAMs? Notices to Air Missions Explained

Pilot Institute

Checking NOTAMs before flight is required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR 91.103). The Purpose of NOTAMs A Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) is a bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority. The start and end dates and times are coded in YYMMDDttt format (UTC time). CLSD is the Condition: Closed.

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