The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is warning of widespread operational impacts following new federal restrictions effectively prohibiting business aviation flights at 12 of the nation’s busiest airports beginning Monday. The order, issued as a series of NOTAMs, closes access to facilities including Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles International and New York’s JFK. The NOTAMs specify that the airports are closed to all general aviation (GA) and non-scheduled aircraft, though they make certain exceptions for based aircraft, emergency, medical, law enforcement, firefighting and military operations.

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen said the restrictions will have significant implications for general aviation.

“Today, further restrictions were announced t

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