Summer Means More Temporary Flight Restrictions

FAA warns Seattle-area pilots about increase in TFRs due to airshows, sporting events, and wildfires.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, June 04, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Navy Blue Angel Amanda Lee (foreground) signals to her wingman during the 2024 Boeing Seafair Air Show in Seattle. [Credit: Michael Pouci]

Key Takeaways:

Pilots in the Puget Sound area must diligently check NOTAMs for an increased number of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) this summer.
TFRs are prevalent due to airshows, sporting events, and wildfires, often becoming active days before scheduled events for practice sessions.
Consistent pre-flight and in-flight NOTAM checks are crucial for pilot safety, avoiding deviations, and staying updated on TFR details, which can change.

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Summer has arrived in the Puget Sound area of Washington state, and with that comes the potential for an increase in pilot deviations due to the number of temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) in place.

According to the Seattle Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), pilots need to take extra care to check NOTAMs when they fly, as TFRs increase this time of year in response to airshows, sporting events, and wildfires.