Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

Prelims Bits

Context:

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), closing its airspace to Civilian and Military aircraft owned, operated, or leased by Pakistan.

What is NOTAM?

• NOTAM stands for Notice to Airmen, which is an official, time-sensitive notification issued by aviation authorities.
• It is designed to inform pilots and air traffic controllers of temporary or permanent changes that could impact flight operations.

Purpose of NOTAM:

• Alerts flight crews to potential hazards or operational restrictions.
• Examples include:
  • Runway closures
  • Navigation aid (nav-aid) outages
  • Airspace restrictions
  • New obstacles