The FAA published two identical Notams—5/8485 and 5/8486—creating Presidential-like temporary flight restriction (TFR) zones around the Philadelphia area during the visit of Pope Francis beginning September 26. One Notam applies to New York Center’s airspace and the other to Washington Center's. A 12-nm TFR ring centered on the Woodstown (OOD) OOD029020.2 prohibits general aviation operations at Philadelphia International (PHL), Northeast Philadelphia (PNE) and Wings Field (LOM) Airports from 9 a.m. local (1300z) on September 26 until 9:30 p.m. local (28/0130z) on September 27.

Aircraft departing or arriving at PNE will be allowed to operate during the TFR without the need for TSA gateway screening if they are operating on an active IFR/VFR flight plan (no pop-up airborne clearances will be allowed), continuously squawk an ATC-assigned discrete code and maintain two-way radio contact with ATC. The TSA has created gateway airport procedures at Westchester County Airport and Harrisburg International Airport for GA operations arriving at PHL during the TFR.

Additionally, a 30-nm TFR ring centered on the OOD029020.2 has additional restrictions between the 12-nm and 30-nm areas from 9 a.m. local (1300z) on September 26 to 9:30 p.m. local (28/0130z) on September 27.