New York Class B Airspace Hudson River and
East River Exclusion Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
New York Class B Airspace Hudson River and
East River Exclusion Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
Preflight Planning
•
Be familiar with SFRA rules, procedures, and current charts
In BOTH Exclusions
• Airspeed - Not more than 140 knots
• Anti-colllision lights - ON
• Aircraft position/navigation lights -ON
• Landing lights - ON (recommended)
• New York TAC or Helicopter Route Chart – Onboard (current edition)
SKYLINE ROUTE (Class B VFR Transition Route)
• Obtain clearance prior to
o Verrazano Bridge, Northbound – 127.85 (Newark Tower)
:
o Alpine Tower, Southbound – 126.05 (LaGuardia Tower)
HUDSON RIVER EXCLUSION (CTAF 123.05)
• Fly in proper altitude range
o Transient operation* [1,000 ft up to, not including, 1,300 ft MSL]
o Local operation** [Surface up to, not including, 1,000 ft MSL]
• Fly within the boundaries of the exclusion along the:
o Southbound - West shoreline
o Northbound - East shoreline
• Self-announce at mandatory reporting points (CTAF 123.05)
o You must include: aircraft type, current position, direction of flight,
and altitude
* Transient operation: Aircraft transiting the Hudson River Exclusion from end
to end without intending to signicantly change heading, altitude, or airspeed.
** Local operation: Any aircraft within the Hudson River Exclusion that is
conducting an operation other than overflying.
EAST RIVER EXCLUSION (CTAF 123.075; LGA 126.05/263.00)
• Fixed wing aircraft are prohibited unless authorized by ATC
o Contact LaGuardia Airport Traffic Control Tower prior to
Governors
Island on 126.05 or 263.00
• ALSO, monitor and report on CTAF 123.075
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Mandatory reporting points shown.
Note: Not for navigational purposes.
Important Frequencies
East River operations
123.075
LGA Tower Authorization
126.05 or 263.00
Hudson River Operations
123.05
Skyline Route Southbound
126.05 (LGA)
Skyline Route Northbound
127.85 (EWR)
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Circling the Statue of Liberty
• Do so at the highest practical altitude below 1,000 feet MSL
• Circle in a counter-clockwise direction
• Be aware that local helicopter tour operators fly an irregular
pattern near the Statue of Liberty at approximately 500 feet
• Remain especially vigilant for other traffic in the vicinity of the
Statue of Liberty
Rev. 1 (11/09)
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Example
“Cessna, GWB, 900 feet, southbound.”