Plain English Meaning

A short-term no-fly or restricted-fly zone that the FAA puts in place around a specific area for a specific reason — like a wildfire, a major sporting event, or a presidential visit. Pilots must check for them before every flight and stay out unless they meet the conditions to operate inside.

Full Definition

A regulatory action issued by the FAA that temporarily restricts aircraft operations within a defined area of airspace, for a defined period, to protect persons or property on the ground or in the air, or to provide a safe environment for disaster relief, special events, or the movement of high-profile individuals such as the President. TFRs are published via NOTAM and carry the of regulation under .