NOTAM Entry System (NES) December 2014 Update NOTAM Entry System (NES) December 2014 Update 1 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Slide Color background Blue Background – Basic TFR Blue Background – Basic TFR A slide with yellow background indicates that this is alternate information or additional information for more complex TFRs. A slide with yellow background indicates that this is alternate information or additional information for more complex TFRs. For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with specific hours of operation. For example, Polygon TFRs or TFRs with specific hours of operation. 2 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Content Directory Introduction Introduction How to log on How to log on Locked out? Locked out? Getting Started Getting Started Time Range Time Range Alternate Time Specific TFRs Alternate Time Specific TFRs TFR shape TFR shape Circular Circular Polygon Polygon NavAids NavAids Preview your TFR Preview your TFR Finding the right ARTCC Finding the right ARTCC Alternative – TFR by Bearing/Distance Alternative – TFR by Bearing/Distance Altitude Coordinating Unit Frequency Authors Comment Preview Submit Delete Error Messages ARTCC/Work Lists Cancelling TFR by NOTAM DINS FAA.Gov Questions (Additional topics are in the second power point that addresses certificate and other admin issues) 3 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Introduction - What is NES? The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA program designed to simplify and expedite the TFR request process. The NOTAM Entry System (NES) is an FAA program designed to simplify and expedite the TFR request process. It was created for authorized users to input TFR requests using a web browser that creates a draft TFR which is sent to the appropriate ARTCC who processes it and forwards it to the US NOTAM office for issuance. It was created for authorized users to input TFR requests using a web browser that creates a draft TFR which is sent to the appropriate ARTCC who processes it and forwards it to the US NOTAM office for issuance. 4 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Instructions for NES You need to register and acquire an internet “Certificate” (from the FAA) which may be considered a passport to the secured FAA NES Website. You need to register and acquire an internet “Certificate” (from the FAA) which may be considered a passport to the secured FAA NES Website. Authorized users are required to download the “certificate” to their computer and register as users of NES. Authorized users are required to download the “certificate” to their computer and register as users of NES. Certificate and other admin details are available in a supplemental power point at Certificate and other admin details are available in a supplemental power point at NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

The Log On Process (after acquiring your Certificate) 6 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 You might get a certificate selection – click on OK. Go to

The Log On Process 7 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 You will most likely get a security Certificate “problem.” Select “Continue to this website.”

The Log On Process 8 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Again – you may be asked to select the Certificate. Select OK.

Suggest you add the website to your favorites: Select from your favorites Select and Click on “LOGON” The Log On Process 9 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 RULE – You can NOT use the “back” button. You have to use the Menu selections!

1 Sometimes nothing will happen the first time you log on. You may have to sign on a second time (security measures). The computer appears stagnant and will NOT instruct you to log on a second time. But after several minutes of nothing happening, you will realize that you have to sign on a second time….. Sometimes you have to close all browsers and internet windows and reboot. The Log On Process 10 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

The Log On Process 11 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Enter your Initials. Enter your password Click Submit

WHAT IF YOU HAVE LOGGED ON INCORRECTLY THREE TIMES AND YOU ARE LOCKED OUT Call the AIM Help Desk at Call the AIM Help Desk at Have the name of your branch certificate (for example USFS – NWC) Have the name of your branch certificate (for example USFS – NWC) Ask them to reset your password. Ask them to reset your password. Log onto NES with your temporary password. Log onto NES with your temporary password. Create your new password and proceed to change it. Create your new password and proceed to change it. Once changed, you may have to contact the FAA and have them approve you as a user. Once changed, you may have to contact the FAA and have them approve you as a user. NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/1512

Entering basic TFR Information 13 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Once in the system, Select/Click on Form.

Entering basic TFR Information 14 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 You must select (A) 2 The (a) (1) is automatically highlighted – do NOT use.

Click on “Select” and use drop down menu for selecting reason for requesting TFR under (A) (2). For wildland fires select “Fire Fighting.” NOTE – you MUST click on “Select” and select “Fire Fighting”. If you don’t, the “Name of Fire” box will NOT appear. After the word “Fire Fighting” add the words “Aviation Operations” so it reads “Fire Fighting Aviation Operations.” Entering basic TFR Information 15 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Type in Incident Name and the word “fire.” For example: The Bledsoe fire. This clarifies the name of the fire within the NOTAM. If you do not add “the”, it can be very confusing because of the way the NOTAM is issued. Entering basic TFR Information 16 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Entering basic TFR Information 17 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on ARTCC for Drop down menu. Select the appropriate ARTCC for the TFR location. (You must use the 3 letter code as specified.) If you do not know which ARTCC – see Slide 68.

Entering basic TFR Information 18 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Select the State in which the incident is located from the drop down menu. It is very important that you use the drop down menu! Because it adds two periods after the State name and that is the cue that the mapping program uses. If you want your TFR to map – use the drop down menu. General Location: Type in the City or well known geographical reference nearest to the Incident. NOTE – you MUST add the State abbreviation such as “24 NM West of Olympia, WA” or the TFR will NOT map correctly. You MUST use a comma!!

Time Range Decisions You need to make two decisions. Do you need: You need to make two decisions. Do you need: A TFR for an ESTIMATED duration (which can either be “24 hours a day” or with a “daily time.”) It will NOT be automatically canceled by the FAA and you will add an “est” (estimated date) to your “Duration box.” A TFR for an ESTIMATED duration (which can either be “24 hours a day” or with a “daily time.”) It will NOT be automatically canceled by the FAA and you will add an “est” (estimated date) to your “Duration box.” A TFR for a SPECIFIC duration that will cancel itself after a predetermined stop time (known as a “Self Canceling TFR.” A TFR for a SPECIFIC duration that will cancel itself after a predetermined stop time (known as a “Self Canceling TFR.” 19 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Time Range Next step – Hours Needed Decide what kind of TFR you need: Decide what kind of TFR you need: A 24 hour a day TFR. A 24 hour a day TFR. A “time specific” TFR that has a start time in the morning and a closing time in the evening. A “time specific” TFR that has a start time in the morning and a closing time in the evening. (Note – Time specific TFR instructions are on the yellow background slides later in this program.) (Note – Time specific TFR instructions are on the yellow background slides later in this program.) 20 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Basic Time Range – 24 hours a day 21 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on Time Ranges. This opens the “Specify Effective Time Range” box which allows you to specify the time range.

Basic Time Range - Entering the Start Time for your TFR 22 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “Calendar box” next to UTC. This opens the “Select Date Time Window.” First, you type in the requested UTC starting time of the TFR. Give the FAA time to process the request so select a time that is minutes away. (The box will give you a local time so you MUST change it!) Be aware of when the UTC time turns into “tomorrow” and change your date accordingly. Then click on todays date if the TFR is starting today. Then click on the “Expire Time” Calendar box and select an estimated closure for the TFR. (Sometimes you might have to click twice.) Note – Select an expiration time in the future such as Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1.

Basic Time Range Note – the Calendar starts on a MONDAY! 23 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 If you need to make changes, click on the calendar box and type in the corrected time and click on the corrected date.

Basic Time Range 24 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Next you must click on “Get Time Range” in order to populate the time range box. Sometimes there is a slight delay as it fills it out. After the box is populated click on “Save New Time Range.” After the NES time range is populated, click on “Exit.”

Click on the exit box once your selected time range is “saved.” Basic Time Range 25 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

What you need to understand about “time” You can not start a TFR in the past. You must first of all select a start time that is 1 hour or more ahead of your submission time to the FAA ARTCC. This gives the ARTCC time to process your request and forward it to the US NOTAM office. You can not start a TFR in the past. You must first of all select a start time that is 1 hour or more ahead of your submission time to the FAA ARTCC. This gives the ARTCC time to process your request and forward it to the US NOTAM office. If you are delayed in developing your TFR, you must update your time request before you submit it. If you are delayed in developing your TFR, you must update your time request before you submit it. 26 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

UTC Time Issues If you are submitting your TFR late in the afternoon, there is a very good chance that it is “tomorrow” as per UTC (Zulu) time. If you are submitting your TFR late in the afternoon, there is a very good chance that it is “tomorrow” as per UTC (Zulu) time. You must adjust your date and time accordingly. For example, if it is 5:00 in the afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, your start time (adding an hour for processing) would be 01:00 UTC the NEXT calendar day. You must adjust your date and time accordingly. For example, if it is 5:00 in the afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, your start time (adding an hour for processing) would be 01:00 UTC the NEXT calendar day. 27 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations We have been given permission by the FAA to establish daily hours for our TFRs. You must use specific times to start and stop your daily TFR. Do NOT use the words “Daylight”, “Civil Twilight”, “Sunrise/Sunset”, SR/SS, etc in your description as these are not LEGAL terms for the issuance of a regulatory FDC NOTAM. Even if the ARTCC suggests it – they are misguided. You must use actual times of operation as per the US NOTAM office’s guidance. 28 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations First thing you need to know! This could result in you having to input two TFRs with different time frames. This could result in you having to input two TFRs with different time frames. The first is a TFR in which you will program to terminate (Self Cancel) at the end of today’s shift. This occurs when a TFR is initiated in the middle of a shift for initial attack activity. The first is a TFR in which you will program to terminate (Self Cancel) at the end of today’s shift. This occurs when a TFR is initiated in the middle of a shift for initial attack activity. The second is a TFR with an estimated duration that will not self-cancel. It will start the next day and will take the place of your self cancel TFR for the duration of your incident. The second is a TFR with an estimated duration that will not self-cancel. It will start the next day and will take the place of your self cancel TFR for the duration of your incident. 29 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Alternate TFR with Daily Times For example The AOBD wants a TFR from 0900 to 2100 local. You receive the initial request at 1300 local time. The AOBD wants a TFR from 0900 to 2100 local. You receive the initial request at 1300 local time. You can’t input a TFR with a daily start/stop time from 9 AM to 9 PM starting today because it already past 9 AM You can’t input a TFR with a daily start/stop time from 9 AM to 9 PM starting today because it already past 9 AM You will have to do two TFRs. One for today’s shift which will be “self canceling” and one starting tomorrow morning with an estimated duration. (and you must convert all times to UTC.) You will have to do two TFRs. One for today’s shift which will be “self canceling” and one starting tomorrow morning with an estimated duration. (and you must convert all times to UTC.) 30 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

ALTERNATE – Daily hours for TFR Operations 31 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on Time Ranges. This opens the “Specify Effective Time Range” box which allows you to specify the time range.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Entering the Start Time for your TFR 32 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “Calendar box” next to UTC. This opens the “Select Date Time Window.” First, you type in the requested UTC starting time of the TFR. The box will give you a local time so you MUST change it!) Type in the starting time first and then click on the date you wish the TFR to begin.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - If your TFR starts tomorrow morning – CHANGE THE DATE! 33 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - If you make a mistake, simply click on the calendar again. Type in your time and click on the starting date on the calendar 34 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Alternate Daily Hours TFR - Expire Time 35 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on the “Expire Time” Calendar box and select an estimated closure date and time for the TFR. (Sometimes you might have to click twice.) Note – Select an expiration time in the future such as Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1. NOTE – when you get to “Duration” – the times MUST MATCH exactly!

Alternate Daily Hours TFR How to save your time 36 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “Get Time Range” and then “Save New Time Range” so the box is populated. Then click on Exit. Your time range should be populated in NES. You will now have to edit it!

Alternate Daily Hours TFR Editing the Time Range 37 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Delete the entire phrase. (The reason you filled it out is that it will populate the “duration” box.) Then type in the DLY followed by the hours of the TFR and “UTC” so it looks like this “DLY UTC”. (Quotation marks are not needed) Make sure the times match in the Duration box.

Alternate Daily Hours TFR Your time should look like this: YYMMDDHOUR 38 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

What you need to know about Navaids and NDBs You may not use T-VORs or NDBs as navaids when you input a TFR. You may not use T-VORs or NDBs as navaids when you input a TFR. 39 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

VORs and NDBs How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR? How do you know if a VOR is a TVOR? You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are three ways to make sure it is not a TVOR: You don’t! It’s not on a sectional. There are three ways to make sure it is not a TVOR: Look in the Airport Flight Directory Look in the Airport Flight Directory Look up the VOR in AirNav.com Look up the VOR in AirNav.com Did you forget what a TVOR is? It is a Terminal or Airport VOR often with limited range. Do NOT use T- VORs in your TFR request. Did you forget what a TVOR is? It is a Terminal or Airport VOR often with limited range. Do NOT use T- VORs in your TFR request. 40 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

This is what you will see when you look up an airport in the Airport/Facility Directory (you can subscribe or find it on line if you Google “Airport/Flight Director on line at NACO). A TVOR (Airport VOR) will have a (T) in front of it. Do not use this VOR as your NAV Aid in your TFR as it has limited range. For example, notice that this NAV Aid for St. George (OZN) is not usable beyond 15 NM. VORs and NDBs 41 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

VORs and NDBs 42 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 You can also check a navaid type at Note under characteristics that it says T- VORW/DME which means it is a Terminal VOR associated with an airport and has no distance.

NDBs (Non Directional Beacons) Discussion Sometimes NES will list NDBs that have Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Alaska. Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska to not use NDB’s. Sometimes NES will list NDBs that have Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) particularly in Alaska. Care must be taken when using NES in Alaska to not use NDB’s. There are 24 such facilities in Alaska There are 24 such facilities in Alaska There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations in the lower 49. There are only 4 NDB/DME combinations in the lower 49. Hailey, ID Hailey, ID North Carolina North Carolina Two in Minnesota Two in Minnesota 43 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

NDB Discussion continued While there are hundreds of NDB’s throughout the country and many of them are listed in NES, they should NOT be used as a navigational aid associated with a TFR. While there are hundreds of NDB’s throughout the country and many of them are listed in NES, they should NOT be used as a navigational aid associated with a TFR. “As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference) “As the name implies, the signal transmitted does not include inherent directional information, in contrast to other navigational aids such as Low Frequency Radio Range, VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and TACAN. However, the NDB signal is affected more by atmospheric conditions, mountainous terrain, coastal refraction and electrical storms, particularly at long range.” Therefore we do not use them in a TFR.” (Wikipedia reference) 44 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Next Step – Shape of TFR For a circular TFR, continue to the next slide/page. For a circular TFR, continue to the next slide/page. For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number 56. For a polygon TFR, please go to Slide Number NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Shape of TFR 46 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 “Affected Area”: Select either “circle” or “polygon”. DO NOT SELECT “Corridor” as that was once used for Presidential motorcades.

Circular TFR (For Polygon TFRs go to Slide #XX.) 47 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Enter Circle Radius as specified on the TFR request form. Suggested guideline is 5 NM Enter latitude and longitude of the TFR. Remember to Type N (north) after latitude and W (west) after Longitude. Remember TFRs Latitude and Longitude must be in Degree,Minutes,Seconds. NOT IN DECIMALS and with no punctuation. If you do not have the seconds, use zero’s.

Circular TFR 48 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Note the attempt to submit Degrees, Minutes, Tenths. It will be rejected by NES.

Circular TFR 49 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “Find Navigation Aids” Button which will provide a list of the closest navaid VORs. Select the top navaid as this is usually the closest to the incident.

Circular TFR 50 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Once you select the closest VOR, the latitude/Longitude and the corresponding VOR/Bearing Distance will “populate” in the Box under Preview.

Circular TFR Now is the time to Preview your TFR 51 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “View Graphic” and then click on “Continue.”

Circular TFR 52 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 This is a preview of a TFR. Now you do some basic airspace coordination! Is the TFR where it should be? Is the TFR over an airport? Is there any SUA (MOA’s, RA’s, etc) or MTR’s involved?

Circular TFR - Two circles? You actually are looking at two circles; one red, one blue. Each circle represents the area closed by either the description of the navaid by distance or the latitude/longitude. You actually are looking at two circles; one red, one blue. Each circle represents the area closed by either the description of the navaid by distance or the latitude/longitude. The FAA accepts a certain distance between the two circles. If the distance is too far, NES will give a suggestion as to how to fix either the latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This can be an issue in Alaska. The FAA accepts a certain distance between the two circles. If the distance is too far, NES will give a suggestion as to how to fix either the latitude/longitude or bearing/distance. This can be an issue in Alaska. 53 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Circular TFR 54 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 This is what your TFR graphic looks like when you “Zoom” out.

Basic TFR instructions Proceed to slide XX to continue your Basic TFR – starting with “Altitude” Proceed to slide XX to continue your Basic TFR – starting with “Altitude” 55 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

How to enter a polygon TFR 56 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 1. Latitude/Longitude information needs to be entered in a clockwise direction. 2. A rectangular shaped Polygon requires 4 data points. A triangle requires three data points. 3. You need to select the closest navaid for each Latitude/Longitude data point. 4. If possible, use the SAME navaid for all data points. Do NOT use Canadian navaids.

Polygon TFR 57 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Select Polygon

Polygon Point Guide #1 and #2 have the same Latitudes #2 and #3 have the same longitudes. # 3 and #4 have the same latitudes #1 and #4 have the same longitudes. #1#2 #3#4 NW Point NE Point SW Point SE Point NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/1558

Polygon TFR 59 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Input your first set of latitude and longitudes and click on “Find Navigation Aids”.

Polygon TFR 60 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Select your corresponding navaid by clicking on it.

Polygon TFR 61 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Now enter your second latitude and longitude. Click on “Find Navigation Aids”. Select the closest navaid or the matching navaid and then repeat the process in a clockwise direction with the rest of your latitude and longitudes.

Polygon TFR 62 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 This is what it looks like after entering two sets of coordinates. Continue entering coordinates one at a time and then view your graphic to make sure you have not created a “bow tie” TFR.

Polygon TFRs 63 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The only accepted lat/long format by the FAA US NOTAM office for TFR’s is Degrees, Minutes, Seconds with no punctuation. Note the attempt to put in Degrees, Minutes, Tenths was rejected by NES.

Polygon TFR 64 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 After viewing your graphic, click on “Save Polygon.”

Polygon TFR - Be sure to view it to make sure it is not a bow-tie! 65 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

If you wish to save your graphic! You may choose at this time to send the graphic to the requesting unit to verify the position of the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as a.jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting unit if you have doubts about the location. You will not have a chance to view/save this graphic after it is submitted. You may choose at this time to send the graphic to the requesting unit to verify the position of the TFR. You can do a screen capture or save the picture by doing a “right click” and saving it as a.jpg. You can then mail it to the requesting unit if you have doubts about the location. You will not have a chance to view/save this graphic after it is submitted. 66 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Finding the ARTCC Boundaries 67 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

ARTCC Boundaries 68 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Do you have the right ARTCC? Click on “Zoom Out” and then click in the center of the TFR. Repeat until you see “dashed yellow lines” which designate the ARTCC boundaries. Close out the graphic and change your ARTCC in NES if necessary.

“Zoom Out” until you see the pale yellow lines on the map. These are the ARTCC Boundaries and you should be able to determine which ARTCC your TFR is within. ARTCC Boundaries 69 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and Distance Alternate input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and Distance 70 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Select or click on the grey bar “Define by Navigation Aid”.

Enter a bearing and distance from the closest navaid. Click on the highlighted latitude/longitude and it will populate the description box. input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and Distance Alternate input for a TFR Using a navaid: Bearing and Distance 71 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

TFR by entering navaid Bearing and Distance Alternate TFR by entering navaid Bearing and Distance 72 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The dimensions of the TFR will appear in the Box under the words “Affected Area”.

Basic TFR - Altitude 73 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Type in Altitude from TFR request form and select MSL. All wildland fires are in MSL. Note – there is no punctuation.

Type in the TFR Coordinating Unit. This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. It could be the local GACC or Dispatch Center for the Incident depending on your local policy. Do not use Acronyms or 3 letter/4 letter codes. Type the full name of the unit for example “Puget Sound Interagency Dispatch Center.” Basic TFR - Agency in Charge 74 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Type in the GACC or Dispatch Center Phone number – This will be published in the TFR NOTAM. This must be a 24 hour a day contact number as per the FAA. Do not use phone numbers. Use the FAA format with dashes. Basic TFR - Telephone 75 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Basic TFR - Frequency 76 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Type in the Air to Air Frequency. You may use your Initial Attack Frequency since there have been noted delays in receiving a TFR frequency. You can always change the TFR when you receive the new frequency but suggest you do not change it in the middle of a shift. Work with the AOBD and change the frequency at the end of the day or in the early morning. NOTE – if your TFR exceeds 20 NMs, please contact either the Incident or GACC Communication officer as there may be some issues that need to be worked out with the FAA. Ask the Commo Unit Leader for the CENTER POINT of the frequency – you will need this to figure out if your TFR has exceeded the geographical area of the frequency. Why is it optional? Because some TFRs for other disasters such as hurricanes, tornado’s, etc, may not have an established air to air frequency.

Basic TFR - Duration Self Canceling TFR 77 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information. If you want your TFR to “Self Cancel” automatically – do NOT click on “Add EST”

Basic TFR – Duration 78 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information. If you want your TFR to NOT expire, click on “Add EST.” This means that you take the responsibility to notify the FAA when to cancel it. “EST” means estimate.

Basic TFR – Duration 79 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The “Duration” box is automatically populated with the time range information. The data must match. If it doesn’t, you can manually type in the correction in the duration box using the FAA’s format.

“Authors” Comments Box: This information is not published in the NOTAM but is shared internally between FAA offices and the person inputting the TFR into NES. Examples: This is a new TFR. This TFR replaces 5/5609 The TFR impacts (add MTR name and segments) and the following MOA or SUA. Please refer questions to (your name and phone number) ARTCC – please add the FAA Coordinating Facility as we do not have that screen in our NES. List changes such as “change in size or change in frequency.” Basic TFR - Authors Comments 80 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Do not type in “USNOF Comments.” It is reserved for use only by the US NOTAM Office. Basic TFR - USNOF Comments 81 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Basic TFR - Preview 82 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Preview Button, To review TFR text and graphic before submitting to ARTCC. This is your ONLY chance to preview both the TFR AND GRAPHIC before it is submitted. Once submitted, you will not be able to see the graphic anymore.

Basic TFR - Preview of TFR Draft NOTAM 83 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 “Return to Draft” Button brings you back to Draft TFR work page. Work Number automatically assigned by Software. TFRMAP Button produces a preview graphic map Print Button allows you to print the TFR draft information for documentation.

Basic TFR - Save and Submit 84 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on Save Button to save TFR information if you wish to submit it later. Click on “Submit to Approver” to Submit Draft TFR to ARTCC

Now is the time to make your phone call !! Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC Place a call to the appropriate ARTCC “Air Route Traffic Control Center” “Air Route Traffic Control Center” Known as ATC or “L.A. Center” Known as ATC or “L.A. Center” Tell them “You have placed a TFR to be processed in the NOTAM Entry System”. Tell them “You have placed a TFR to be processed in the NOTAM Entry System”. 85 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

How to delete a draft TFR 86 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 It’s very simple. Click on the Delete button. Sometimes it will ask you if you wish to “take over” (from the FAA.) Say yes and click on “take over.” You can delete the TFR request.

Error Message 87 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 What if it won’t go through? Look for the RED ERROR messages and make your corrections.

What if the FAA or US NOTAM office calls and says “You missed something! ” 88 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 See this sentence? “TBA is the FAA Coordination Facility.” (TBA is “To Be Announced!.” Only the FAA (ARTCC) has the screen on their NES to fill this out. So tell them we do NOT have the capability to complete this sentence. FDC 3/7306 ZAB NM.. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 20 MILES SE OF ESPANOLA, NM. EFFECTIVE 1200 TO 0500 UTC DLY IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION (A)(2)TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT WITHIN A 5 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF N/ W OR THE SANTA FE /SAF/ VORTAC 23 DEGREE RADIAL AT 27.8 NAUTICAL MILES AT AND BELOW FEET MSL TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS. SOUTHWEST COORDINATION CENTER TELEPHONE XXXX OR FREQ /JAROSO FIRE IS IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATION. ALBUQUERQUE /ZAB/ ARTCC TELEPHONE XXXX IS THE FAA COORDINATION FACILITY.

Work Lists 89 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Once the Draft TFR is saved and /or submitted to the ARTCC, the DRAFT moves to the work list. Work List can be accessed by Selecting/Clicking on Work List. The work List allows you to follow the approval process of the FAA. (Be sure to refresh!) First you will see the ARTCC Four letter code show up under approver. The FAA’s Area Managers initials will show up after ARTCC code when they have looked at the TFR. The FAA will then do their internal screening (checking with their sectors, going through their checklist) and then the TFR is sent to the USNOF (US NOTAM Office). The draft will drop down to “Drafts Pending edit/review by the USNOF”. After a screening process by the USNOF, the draft will drop to the “Drafts Pending entry into the USNS. When the draft disappears from the work list, you may to go DINS on the internet (immediate) or to FAA.gov (allow 15 minutes) to see you TFR.

Work List 90 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The TFR at this point has been sent to Seattle ARTCC and is waiting for the Area Manager to access it. Once it is accessed, their initials will be placed behind the KZSE.

Work List 91 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 The TFR at this point has been sent by Seattle Center to the US Notam Office (USNOF)

Work List 92 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 NOTAM List show the status of your TFR and the NOTAM number for the TFR The ARTCC ID will show up when the Center has “picked up” the TFR on NES – if it’s not there, they have not done any action and you should call them…..

Work List 93 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “NOTAM List” - The TFR at this point has been processed by the US NOTAM office – NOTE The NOTAM FDC “ID number” is listed.

Work List 94 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 If you click on the TFR in the work list – you will see your new TFR with it’s NOTAM number (or you may go to DINS for text or to FAA.Gov for a graphical depiction after about 15 minutes.)

Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) 95 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on Cancel NOTAM and input the three letter Designator for the ARTCC (minus the “K”). Click on Select NOTAMS to Cancel

Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) 96 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Select the NOTAM you wish to cancel by clicking On the small box to the left of the TFR. Click on “Save.

Cancelling a TFR (Note – you can just call the ARTCC which is probably easier) 97 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 This will populate the Cancel TFR box with the necessary information. Click on Submit to approver and call the ARTCC to let them know you have made a change in NES.

Additional Information Additional Information is available in the accompanying text document and power point which includes: Additional Information is available in the accompanying text document and power point which includes: Getting a certificate from the FAA Getting a certificate from the FAA Importing a certificate Importing a certificate Registering New/additional users Registering New/additional users Entering a TFR request Entering a TFR request If your password has expired If your password has expired 98 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) 99 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Go to Click on “I Agree” and then click And select “ARTCC TFRs”

Click on the appropriate ARTCC to see their TFR’s or scroll down to through the TFRs. Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) 100 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) ARTCC Abbreviations for DINs KZSE – Seattle KZOA – Oakland KZLC – Salt Lake City KZLA – Los Angeles KZAB – Albuquerque KZAU – Chicago KZBW – Boston KZDC – Washington DC KZDV – Denver KZFW – Dallas Ft Worth KZJX – Jacksonville KZME – Memphis KZMP – Minneapolis KZOB – Cleveland KZTL – Atlanta KZKC – Kansas City KZNY – New York KZID - Indianapolis PAZA – Anchorage PHZH Honolulu TZJS – Puerto Rico KZHU – Houston KZMA - Miami 101 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Select the TFR’s you are interested or wish to display by clicking in the small box to the left of the TFR Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) 102 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Scroll to the bottom of the website and click on “Display/Print Selected NOTAMs Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) 103 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 NOTE – the “map it” capability has been fixed – It will refer you to the map at the faa.gov website.

This process allows you to display a short list of selected TFRs instead of the longer listing of all the TFRs in the nation. Finding your TFR at DINS (Department of Defense Internet NOTAM System) 104 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Finding your TFR at NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on “Temporary Flight Restrictions”.

Finding your TFR at FAA.Gov 106 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 A list of sequential TFRs by the latest entry will appear. You have several sorting options. For wildfire TFRs, you can sort by NOTAM type (hazards). Or you can sort by State or Center.

This is what you will get when you select a TFR – this is the FAA’s version of “clear text” TFR. You may also select the actual NOTAM text below by clicking on “NOTAM text”. Finding your TFR at FAA.Gov 107 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15

Finding your TFR at FAA.Gov 108 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Here is the text of the actual FDC NOTAM – “aka” TFR

Finding Your TFR at FAA.Gov 109 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Here is what you get when you “click on Sectional”

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 110 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Complete your TFR request and SAVE it or it won’t work! But don’t submit it yet.

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 111 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click preview, then highlight your TFR text.

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 112 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Click on Draft NOTAM and erase what is already in the field.

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 113 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Paste your TFR from preview into the box

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 114 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Type in the additional text you wish to add to the NOTAM. Use appropriate and legal NOTAM language. You may include additional frequencies, airport information, etc. Consult the FAA NOTAM Handbook for proper language and acronyms or abbreviations. Click on “Save as draft” – you may chose to preview at this time.

How to enter additional text within a TFR NOTAM 115 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15 Note – the additional text is included within the new saved TFR preview.

QUESTIONS Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Manager) at or at (Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.) Contact Julie J. Stewart (Interagency Airspace Program Manager) at or at (Note – no “t” in Stewart and yes, that is the number “5”.) For NES assistance that Julie Stewart can not answer (locked out, registering new users, etc) please contact the AIM Help desk at For NES assistance that Julie Stewart can not answer (locked out, registering new users, etc) please contact the AIM Help desk at The US NOTAM office is at The US NOTAM office is at Note – they can not “help” you with NES. 116 NES presentation by Julie Stewart 7/13/15