Federal Officials Enforcing No-Fly Zones During Super Bowl

ATLANTA -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aircraft will be helping enforce air travel restriction around Mercedes-Benz Stadium during Super Bowl LIII. The temporary no-fly zone begins at 3 p.m. and lasts through midnight, CBP aircraft will be patrolling the zone to support the temporary flight restriction (TFR) set by the FAA.

The TFR will implement restricted airspace within a 30-mile radius around the stadium throughout the timeframe, allowing only authorized aircraft to enter, such as military, law enforcement, medevac, and aircraft on an active flight plan and in contact with Air Traffic Control. Within that area, a smaller, more restrictive zone will only allow essential aircraft with prior approval to operate within a 10-mile radius around Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Unmanned aircraft, to include drones, will not be allowed to operate anywhere within the TFR unless prior authorization has been granted by the FAA.

On game day, CBP Black Hawk crews will assist U.S. Department of Defense aircraft in detecting, tracking, and coordinating the interdiction of aircraft violating the TFR. If any aircraft violate that air space, CBP will intercept and determine if further enforcement is needed.

Federal officials said the restricted airspace is designed to protect the tens of thousands of attendees before, during, and after the big game.

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