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Launch Date: June 13, 2009
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Endeavour
Launch Pad: 39A
Launch Window: 7:12 - 7:23 a.m. EDT
Targeted Launch Time: 7:17 a.m. EDT
NASA KENNEDY SPACE CENTER AREA AVIATION FLIGHT
RESTRICTIONS
What: Cape Canaveral Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)
When: From 12:12 a.m. until no later than 7:53 a.m. EDT,
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Where: General aviation and VFR operations are prohibited within
a 30-nautical-mile radius of Launch Pad 39A from the surface to
(but not including) 18,000 feet (located on the Melbourne VOR/DME
004-degree radial at 30.6 nautical miles). Pilots should obtain
NOTAM information regarding affected airports.
Aeronautical Chart in Use: Orlando Class B airspace
Additional airspace restrictions: Within an airspace radius
between 30 and 40 nautical miles of Pad 39A, a discrete transponder
code must be obtained and clearance granted from air traffic
control before entering this airspace. Continuous radio
communications must be maintained. All VFR aircraft are restricted
to 180 knots or less unless a variance is granted by air traffic
control. Pilots should obtain NOTAM information to determine the
affected airports within this radius before departure.
NOTAM Information: St. Petersburg Flight Service Station
Telephone: 1-800-992-7433
Radio frequencies: 123.6 MHz (Titusville), 122.6 MHz
(Melbourne)
Radio Communications: FAA Orlando Approach Control
Titusville/Cocoa area: 134.950 MHz Melbourne area: 132.650 MHz
South Volusia County: 125.350 MHz Space Coast Regional Airport
control tower: 118.9 MHz
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