FAA Imposes Temporary Flight Restriction Over Kaneohe, Hawaii, Due to Security Concerns on November 9
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over Kaneohe, Hawaii, effective November 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM HST. This restriction, identified as NOTAM 6/6282, classifies the affected airspace as 'National Defense Airspace' under 49 USC 40103(B)(3). All aircraft flight operations, including drones, are prohibited within a specified area up to 17,999 feet Mean Sea Level (MSL), unless explicitly authorized by Air Traffic Control (ATC) or meeting specific exceptions. Pilots who fail to comply with these procedures may face interception, detention, and questioning by law enforcement or security personnel, and knowing violations could lead to criminal penalties. The FAA cites 'security' under 14 CFR 99.7 special security instructions as the reason for the TFR, with its short name being "261109-10 Skyrange PHNG." Aircraft permitted to enter or exit the TFR must be on an active IFR or VFR flight plan with a discrete code assigned by ATC, squawk the code at al...
