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ATC Issues Changes in North Carolina Hurricane Response

Safety measures have been instituted to manage the aviation support effort

Hurricane Helene relief supplies being offloaded — To help manage the tide of relief supplies being delivered into the western North Carolina area in the wake of Hurricane Helene's devastation, the state's Department of Aviation in conjunction with other local and federal agencies has issued some safety guidelines to protect the safety of all pilots and aircraft operating in the region. © NCDOT

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

October 7, 2024

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the massive flood damage it wreaked upon North Carolina, the FAA is reporting a 300% increase in air traffic over the heavily impacted western part of the state. The surge includes private aircraft delivering supplies along with the state's National Guard and military search-and-rescue missions.

As a result, the North Carolina Division of Aviation—in coordination with federal and state agencies such as FEMA, the FAA, the North Carolina National Guard, and the Department of Defense—has implemented several safety strategies. Prior permission request lines have been established at certain airports, including Asheville Regional (KAVL) and Rutherford County (KFQD), for pilots to call ahead to schedule landing, unloading, and aircraft parking, thus reducing airport congestion and risk of incidents.

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