Regulations and Government
FAA Gears Up for Super Bowl Traffic
17 airports will have slot restrictions imposed for general aviation flights
Business jets parked on ramp
The Super Bowl is one of the largest events for business aviation use on the calendar. This year’s event will be held in San Francisco-area Santa Clara, and the FAA is imposing measures to ensure a safe and smooth air traffic environment. © Barry Ambrose/AIN

With the slate of National Football League playoff matchups now whittled to four teams, the eyes of the business aviation industry are turning to the San Francisco Bay area, which will be the host of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. The final game is once again expected to be a magnet for private aviation for the week leading up to it.

Due to the high volume of anticipated traffic, the FAA has established a slot-reservation system for most general aviation arrivals and departures (including drop and goes) from Wednesday, February 4 through Monday, February 9 at 17 airports in the area. According to NBAA’s air traffic services, there will be exceptions for regularly scheduled carriers and air-taxi operations.

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