NOTAM Services

Stay informed about temporary changes and hazards with CaptainVFR’s comprehensive NOTAM (Notices to Airmen) service.

NOTAM Access

Real-time Updates

• Live NOTAM Feed: Direct from official sources
• Automatic Refresh: Stay current with latest notices
• Historical NOTAMs: View recently expired notices
• NOTAM Search: Find specific notices quickly

Coverage Areas

• Airport NOTAMs: Specific to your airports
• FIR NOTAMs: Flight Information Region notices
• Route NOTAMs: Along your planned flight path
• Area NOTAMs: Regional restrictions and warnings

Smart Filtering

Relevance Filtering

• VFR-Specific: Hide IFR-only NOTAMs
• Altitude Filtering: Only show relevant altitudes
• Time Filtering: Active during your flight
• Category Selection: Choose NOTAM types

NOTAM Categories

• Aerodrome: Runway, taxiway, lighting
• Airspace: Temporary restrictions, changes
• Navigation: Navaid outages, changes
• Communication: Frequency changes, outages
• Obstacles: New obstacles, crane operations
• Other: Miscellaneous notices

Enhanced Readability

Plain Language

• Decoded Format: Easy-to-read interpretations
• Highlighted Key Info: Important details emphasized
• Color Coding: Visual priority system
• Summary View: Quick overview option

Visual Display

• Map Integration: See NOTAMs on the map
• Graphical Areas: Visual restriction zones
• Timeline View: When NOTAMs are active
• Icon System: Quick identification

Flight Planning Integration

Route Analysis

• Automatic Checking: NOTAMs along your route
• Departure NOTAMs: Origin airport notices
• Destination NOTAMs: Arrival airport notices
• Alternate NOTAMs: Diversion airport notices
• En-Route NOTAMs: Airspace and navigation

Smart Alerts

• Critical NOTAMs: Runway closures, major restrictions
• New NOTAM Alerts: Changes since last check
• Pre-Flight Briefing: Comprehensive NOTAM summary
• In-Flight Updates: New NOTAMs during flight

Practical Features

NOTAM Briefing

• Printable Format: PDF briefing package
• Chronological Order: By effective time
• Geographical Order: By location along route
• Priority Sorting: Most important first

Saved Searches

• Airport Favorites: Quick NOTAM checks
• Route Templates: Common route NOTAMs
• Custom Filters: Save filter preferences
• Watch Lists: Monitor specific NOTAMs

Special Notices

Temporary Flight Restrictions

• TFR Display: Special use airspace
• Stadium TFRs: Sporting event restrictions
• VIP TFRs: Presidential movements
• Emergency TFRs: Disaster areas
• Fire TFRs: Firefighting operations

Military Activity

• MOA Activity: Military operations areas
• Exercise Notices: Military training
• Restricted Areas: Activation schedules
• Warning Areas: Offshore activities

International Support

Format Support

• ICAO Format: International standard
• US NOTAM Format: Domestic US format
• EUROCONTROL: European format support
• Country-Specific: Regional variations

Multi-Language

• Translation Support: Key terms translated
• Local Language: Original language option
• English Translation: Always available
• Abbreviation Guide: NOTAM code reference

Advanced Features

NOTAM Analysis

• Impact Assessment: How NOTAMs affect you
• Alternative Suggestions: When restrictions apply
• Historical Patterns: Recurring NOTAMs
• Trend Analysis: Changing conditions

Integration Tools

• API Access: For third-party apps
• Email Alerts: NOTAM notifications
• SMS Warnings: Critical NOTAM alerts
• Calendar Sync: NOTAM schedules

Offline Capability

NOTAM Caching

• Pre-Flight Download: Cache before departure
• Offline Access: View without connection
• Update Indicators: Know data freshness
• Selective Download: Choose what to cache

CaptainVFR’s NOTAM service ensures you’re always aware of temporary changes and restrictions that could affect your flight, presented in a clear, actionable format.