Seafair 2024 TFR Schedule
Get Ready, it’s time for Seafair!
Arguably better than Shark Week – it’s Seafair in Seattle! From hydroplane races and fleet week, to the renowned Boeing Seafair Airshow featuring the US Navy Blue Angels, excitement abounds. Galvin Flying has had the privilege of watching Seafair since it’s inception in 1950.
To protect general aviation operations and the performers, the FAA has issued Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) during practices and performances. There will be two different size TFRs up several times each day Thursday through Sunday this week. The larger of the two will close Boeing Field’s airspace and prevent departures and arrivals. Those closures are as follows:
Thursday, August 1:
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Friday, August 2:
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- 3:05 PM – 4:45 PM
Saturday, August 3:
- 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
- 3:05 PM – 4:45 PM
Sunday, August 4:
- 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
- 3:05 PM – 4:45 PM
If you have a rental or training reservation during these times, please take a moment to review your plans and make adjustments as necessary to avoid operation in the area. Perhaps a little shift in departure or arrival time will provide a great opportunity for a cross-country flight or lunch trip. Maybe now is a good time to visit that airport you have yet to get a stamp from in your Fly Washington Passport. Let us know how we can help adjust your reservation to ensure you don’t miss out on a beautiful day flying. Keep in mind the TFRs are centered around Seward Park, just northeast of KBFI, so flights to the south and west will keep you out of the busy area.
For those customers who want to the some of the aerial show ramp-side at Galvin please be aware that you will need to be escorted by a Galvin employee with Airport Badge or have your Pilot’s Certificate and Photo ID on you at all times. Airport security will be on high alert to ensure everyone’s safety.
For information regarding NOTAMs and/or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), contact Leidos Flight Service at 1-800-WX-BRIEF or 1800wxbrief.com, visit the FAA NOTAM website at https://www.notams.faa.gov, or visit the FAA TFR website at http://tfr.faa.gov.
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