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SPECIAL FLIGHT RULES AREA (SFRA)

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An area in the NAS, described in 14 CFR part 93, wherein the flight of aircraft is subject to special traffic rules, unless otherwise authorized by air traffic control. Not all areas listed in 14 CFR part 93 are designated SFRA, but special air traffic rules apply to all areas described in 14 CFR part 93.

In the 7110.65

Used in 2 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 9-2-9Special Air Traffic Rules (SATR) and Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA)
  2. 9-2-10ATC Security Services for the Washington, Dc, Special Flight Rules Area (dc Sfra)