TFR Over Joplin-5/21/12

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Special Airspace Bulletin
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FAA TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER JOPLIN, MO ON MONDAY
A NOTAM has been issued that will restrict flight in the area during
President Obama’s planned visit.

==> 30 NM RADIUS TFR <==
Location:
On the NEOSHO VOR/DME (EOS) 346 degree radial at 17.1 nautical miles
From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL

Times:
6:15 PM local until 10:30 PM local Monday, May 21, 2012

==> 10 NM RADIUS NO-FLY ZONE <==
Location:
On the NEOSHO VOR/DME (EOS) 346 degree radial at 17.1 nautical miles
From the surface up to but not including 18000 feet MSL

Times:
6:15 PM local until 10:30 PM local Monday, May 21, 2012

==> AFFECTED PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS <==

KJLN Joplin Rgnl
KEOS Neosho Hugh Robinson
KPTS Atkinson Muni
KLLU Lamar Muni
KMIO Miami Muni
KHFJ Monett Muni
K67 Oswego Muni
2MO Mount Vernon Muni

View the new NOTAM page at:

(http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_2599.html )

Because TFR airspace frequently changes, AOPA strongly encourages
pilots to obtain a briefing before every flight.

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