The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a US government civil aviation agency, has issued a warning for air travel in anticipation of the upcoming Solar Eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan, set to occur on April 8, 2024.
According to the FAA’s website, aircraft should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, and/or expect departure clearance times that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals and departures. The FAA also stated that Traffic Management Initiatives are possible. Furthermore, the FAA listed the airports that will be affected by the path of the upcoming Solar Eclipse.
The total Solar Eclipse this year will be visible in various countries, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, and other parts of North America. As stated by NASA on its official website, “On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.”
With the upcoming total solar eclipse, airspace is expected to be busy between Texas and New England, as reported by Mid-Michigan Now. Astronomical enthusiasts have planned their journeys to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. However, this highly anticipated astronomical display is set to create issues for travelers in the sky. As per the FAA warning, air travel from April 7 at 6 am EST until April 10 at midnight could be impacted.
Air traffic is expected to increase in US states where the solar eclipse’s path of totality will strike. Pilots and airports have been advised to plan ahead and regularly check temporary flight restrictions.
The Solar Eclipse will commence at 2:12 pm on April 8 and will conclude by 2:22 am on April 9, spanning around 12 hours. US states are prepared for the influx of visitors on this occasion to get a view of this celestial event from the ground. To help ease ramp congestion during this time at airports, the FAA advised that coordinating departures “as early as possible” can assist fixed-base operators with staging aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a US government civil aviation agency, has issued a warning for air travel in anticipation of the upcoming Solar Eclipse, also known as Surya Grahan, set to occur on April 8, 2024.
According to the FAA’s website, aircraft should be prepared for potential airborne holding, reroutes, and/or expect departure clearance times that may be issued for all domestic IFR arrivals and departures. The FAA also stated that Traffic Management Initiatives are possible. Furthermore, the FAA listed the airports that will be affected by the path of the upcoming Solar Eclipse.
The total Solar Eclipse this year will be visible in various countries, including the United States, Mexico, Canada, and other parts of North America. As stated by NASA on its official website, “On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.”
With the upcoming total solar eclipse, airspace is expected to be busy between Texas and New England, as reported by Mid-Michigan Now. Astronomical enthusiasts have planned their journeys to witness this once-in-a-lifetime event. However, this highly anticipated astronomical display is set to create issues for travelers in the sky. As per the FAA warning, air travel from April 7 at 6 am EST until April 10 at midnight could be impacted.
Air traffic is expected to increase in US states where the solar eclipse’s path of totality will strike. Pilots and airports have been advised to plan ahead and regularly check temporary flight restrictions.
The Solar Eclipse will commence at 2:12 pm on April 8 and will conclude by 2:22 am on April 9, spanning around 12 hours. US states are prepared for the influx of visitors on this occasion to get a view of this celestial event from the ground. To help ease ramp congestion during this time at airports, the FAA advised that coordinating departures “as early as possible” can assist fixed-base operators with staging aircraft.
