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