General aviation pilots flying near New Orleans from Feb. 6-11, 2025, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LIX.
The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) later about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure route requirements, according to agency officials.
Information about New Orleans-area airports and airspace is available on the FAA’s Super Bowl webpage, which is being regularly updated as additional information becomes available.
Special air traffic procedures to minimize delays and ensure safety will be in effect for the following airports:
- Louis Armstrong International Airport (KMSY)
- New Orleans Lake Front Airport (KNEW)
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR)
- Slidell Airport (KASD)
- Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (KAPS)
Pilots can familiarize themselves with a number of New Orleans-area airports through the FAA’s From the Flight Deck video series. The videos show actual runway approach and airport taxiway footage, combined with diagrams and visual graphics to identify hot spots and other safety-sensitive items.
The FAA will publish a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for Super Bowl LIX centered on Caesars Superdome. FAA officials expect the TFR will be active from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. The TFR will have a 10-nautical-mile inner core and a 30-nautical-mile outer ring.
The game will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. local time.
The FAA will post the full text and graphic depiction of the Super Bowl LIX TFR here in February.
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