National Airspace Historical Analytics

Derived datasets and statistical studies examining temporary flight restrictions across the United States. Derived from the permanent TFR Archive database.

Key facts

Airspace statistics computed from 225 preserved FAA temporary flight restrictions.
Covers 30 days of continuous capture across all 50 states and federal territories.
All statistics state explicit date ranges and capture methodology.

Analytical Studies & Reports

Most Restricted Airspace Rankings State and airport rankings sorted by total restricted flight hours and incident frequency. Presidential & VIP Travel Footprint Monthly VIP restricted hours, recurring residence airspace metrics, and travel movements. Space Launch Airspace Closures Launch cadence by site (Cape Canaveral, Vandenberg, Starbase), scrub rates, and lead times. Disaster & Firefighting Activity Proxy Wildfire suppression aerial tanker restrictions by state and hurricane response perimeters. Duration & Early Cancellations Planned vs actual duration distributions and early cancellation percentages across categories. Notice Lead Times Gap between FAA NOTAM publication and effective start time by reason category. Lifecycle & Amendment Evolution How TFRs evolve across versions, radius changes, and altitude adjustments. Stadium & Speedway Calendar Major sporting event flight restrictions and 3 NM standing blanket NOTAM calendar. Airport Airspace Impact Hours Hours airports sat within active TFR boundaries, categorized by reason.

Source: FAA tfr.faa.gov and System Operations NOTAM publication. Captured: 2026-09-23 23:00 UTC. Permanent record preserved by TFR Archive under public domain principles.