20.152 FAA LetterFAA/Air Traffic Organization 1701 Columbia Avenue
Eastern Service Center College Park, GA 30337
U.S. Deportment
of Tronsponaflon
Federal Aviation
Administration
Den Fireworks Proponent:
Thank you for informing us of your proposed fireworks display.
Although there are currently no federal regulations specific to fireworks displays, the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) has been tasked with regulating the safe and efficient use of
the navigable airspace (49 U.S.C.§ 40103). In recognition of this role in promoting aviation
safety, many jurisdictions require notice to the FAA as a condition of approval of a fireworks
permit.
We acknowledge your notification and have no objection to the fireworks display provided it is
conducted in a manner that does not create a hazard to other persons, or their property.
To enhance the safety of your event, we recommend the following actions:
• Fireworks staff should remain vigilant to ensure that no aircraft are in the area prior to
beginning the fireworks display.
• If your event is within 5 miles of a public use airport, or if the display will exceed 500
feet Above Ground Level (AGL), contact Leidos Flight Service at 1-877-4-US-NTMS
(1-877-487-6867) at least 24 hours (but not more than 72 hours) in advance to request a
Notice to Airman (NOTAM). You will need to provide the following information:
o Name and address of the person filing the NOTAM
o Date, time(s), and event location (City, State, and location in reference to the
airport)
o Maximum altitude of the display
This letter should not be construed as superseding or invalidating any existing rules or
regulations promulgated by any other federal, state, county, or municipal government which
may be required for this display.
If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact our office at (404) 305-
5570 or 9-ATO-ESA-OSG-Fireworks@faa.¢ov.
Sincerely,
Ryan W. Almasy
Manager, Operations Support Group
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization