What is a National Security Area (NSA)?
Answer
NSAs are airspace of defined dimensions established at locations requiring increased security and safety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through depicted NSAs. When necessary, flight in NSAs may be temporarily prohibited by regulation under 14 CFR 99.7, with restrictions disseminated via NOTAM.
AIM 3-4-8
Read the full regulation — AIM 3-4-8
3-4-8. National Security Areas NSAs consist of airspace of defined vertical and lateral dimensions established at locations where there is a requirement for increased security and safety of ground facilities. Pilots are requested to voluntarily avoid flying through the depicted NSA. When it is necessary to provide a greater level of security and safety, flight in NSAs may be temporarily prohibited by regulation under the provisions of 14 CFR section 99.7. Regulatory prohibitions will be issued by System Operations Security and disseminated via NOTAM. Inquiries about NSAs should be directed to System Operations Security. REFERENCE- AIM, Para 5-6-1, National Security
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