Business View Magazine - Mar 2024

events planned across the eclipse path, we also expect much heavier-than-usual VFR traffic at lower altitudes,” he added. “That may impact availability of flight following and other air traffic control services. Ground operations and parking space may also be affected.” View a list of airports on either side of the eclipse track. Additionally, operators should be prepared for holds and possible reroutes if crossing the path of the eclipse, with possible traffic management initiatives, and expect departure clearance times at major airports. The FAA also cautioned operators of possible special security provisions and TFRs in some areas. Schwab encouraged operators to be diligent in their preparations for flying during the eclipse, including a thorough review of NOTAMs and consulting with their flight planning providers, and NBAA ATS, before traveling April 8 near the eclipse path. “The good news from an operational perspective is that this won’t last long at all,” he said. “Even though the eclipse’s impact on business aviation operators should be fairly minimal, we should all be prepared for the unexpected.” 18 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 03