FAA EXPECTED TO ESTABLISH TFR OVER LAS VEGAS
AOPA is sending this message to advise you that airspace restrictions
are expected over New Year's Eve celebrations in Las Vegas tomorrow,
December 31.

According to the FAA, the notam is expected to create a temporary
flight restriction (TFR) within a 20-nm radius of McCarran
International Airport, with an extension to the southeast around the
Hoover Dam, from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. All pilots will be
required to squawk a discrete transponder code and maintain two-way
communication with ATC. There will also be a 6-nm-radius no-fly zone
centered on the airport that prohibits all general aviation flight
activities from the surface to 18,000 feet msl. The restrictions will
be effective from 8 p.m. local time tomorrow, December 31 (New Year's
Eve), until 3 a.m. local on Thursday, January 1 (New Year's Day).
As of 3 p.m. Pacific time Tuesday, a notam establishing the TFR
had not been issued.

The full text of any notams implementing this anticipated airspace
restriction will be posted on AOPA Online as soon as possible after
they are issued ( http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/notams.html ).

"Security-related TFRs usually single out general aviation aircraft,
which have never been used in a terrorist attack," said AOPA President
Phil Boyer. "The restrictions are an additional burden for pilots to
carry. AOPA believes they should only be issued based on credible
threats--not for a political need to be seen taking strong measures."

Because TFR airspace frequently changes, AOPA strongly encourages
pilots to obtain a briefing and CHECK NOTAMS before every flight.
TFR violators will be intercepted and forced to land.