On Thursday, May 28, the FAA released a statement detailing upcoming Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) associated with the FIFA World Cup. These TFRs will be centered on major sporting stadiums in host cities and will generally extend one mile from the venue. Recreational flight operations within these areas will be prohibited unless operators have received explicit authorization to fly during an active TFR.
Full details regarding affected cities, stadiums, and relevant dates are available in the FAA’s statement. Clubs and members operating near these venues should be aware that existing approvals—including FRIAs, Airspace Authorizations, or similar documentation—do not constitute authorization to operate within a TFR. Members are strongly encouraged to review TFR boundaries and active dates carefully prior to conducting any flight operations.
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