Caap issues notices as caution for flights scheduled on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Thursday issued two Notices to Airmen (NOTAM).

The notices were prompted the “special operations” involving the “aerospace flight activities conducted by China.”

Caap did not give details.

A NOTAM provides information about changes or hazards like unburned debris that can affect flight operations.

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The first NOTAM, B2393/24, will be valid on Saturday, June 29, from 7:49 p.m. until 9:33 p.m.

The estimated fall area for unburned debris will be in the following coordinates:

190400N 1184000E

194200N 1184200E

194000N 1200800E

185900N 1200500E

190400N 1184000E

Meanwhile, the second NOTAM, B2391/24, will be effective from 7:50 p.m. until 9:38 p.m. on the same day.

Below is the list of estimated fall areas for unburned debris:

184600N 1232400E

191900N 1232700E

191300N 1243300E

184100N 1243000E

184600N 1232400E

Caap noted that the vertical limits extend from the surface to unlimited altitude.