Definition
NOTAMs issued by the U.S. military that pertain to military or joint-use airports and navigation facilities, covering changes or hazards relevant to flight operations at those locations.
Plain English
Flight notices put out by the military about military airfields and shared civilian-military airports, telling pilots about closures, hazards, or changes they need to know before flying there.
Context Anchor
Seen during preflight planning when checking NOTAMs for a route, airport, military field, or airspace near military activity.
Derivation
NOTAM stands for 'Notice to Air Missions' (formerly 'Notice to Airmen'). 'Military' here simply identifies the issuing authority and the type of facility the notice concerns.
Why Pilots Care
They alert pilots to temporary hazards or restrictions created by military activity so routes can be adjusted for safety and regulatory compliance.
Intuition Check
Do not assume Military NOTAMs matter only to military pilots. If military airspace, a military airport, or military flight activity affects your route, the notice can matter to you too.
Example Sentence 1
While planning a flight into a joint civilian-military field, the pilot reviewed the Military NOTAMs and found a temporary runway closure for a base exercise.
Example Sentence 2
A Military NOTAM warned of low-level helicopter operations along the planned cross-country route.