Tue, Jan 16, 2007
Witnesses Say Heavy Smoke Is Limiting Visibility
ANN REALTIME UPDATE
01.16.07 1830 EST: The FAA has issued a follow-up TFR over
the area of a train derailment south of Lousiville, KY earlier
today. You may find that updated TFR here.
Original Report
A train derailment south of Louisville, KY near I-65 has
prompted the FAA to issue a TFR to keep unnecessary aircraft clear
of the smoke and emergency aircraft coordinating efforts on the
ground.
Several rail cars have overturned and are burning fiercely
causing a towering column of smoke above and downwind of the site.
Interstate highways and major roads in all directions are
closed.
Televised media reports say controllers are routing air traffic
going in and out of Louiville Standiford Airport around the area
because of reduced visibility.
Kentucky's Governor has called in the National Guard to help
with the disaster.
Below is the full text of the NOTAM:
!FDC 7/0916 ZID KY.. FLIGHT RESTRICTION, 8 SOUTH OF LOUISVILLE
STANDIFORD AIRPORT. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
PURSUANT TO 14 CFR SECTION 91.137(A)(1) TEMPORARY FLIGHT
RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT FOR TRAIN DERAILMENT ONLY RELIEF
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UNDER DIRECTION OF BULLET CO. CENTRAL DISPATCH
ARE AUTHORIZED IN THE AIRSPACE AT AND BELOW 3000 FEET AGL WITHIN A
3 NAUTICAL MILE RADIUS OF 380342N/0854256W OR THE LOUISVILLE /IIU/
VORTAC 248 DEGREE RADIAL AT 07 NAUTICAL MILES BULLET CO. CENTRAL
DISPATCH, TELEPHONE 502-343-7074, IS IN CHARGE OF ON SCENE
EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITY. LOUISVILLE STANDIFORD TOWER /SDF/,
TELEPHONE 502-375-7450, IS THE FAA COORDINATION FACILITY.
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