Example NOTAM
A0123/25 NOTAMN
Q) KZNY/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4038N07346W005
A) KJFK
B) 2503150800 C) 2503152000
E) RWY 13L/31R CLSD
| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ID | A0123/25 | NOTAM series A, number 0123, year 2025 |
| Type | NOTAMN | New NOTAM (N=New, R=Replace, C=Cancel) |
| Q line | KZNY/QMRLC/... | FIR, subject/condition code, scope, limits |
| A) Location | KJFK | Affected airport |
| B) Start | 2503150800 | Effective from: March 15, 2025 at 08:00 UTC |
| C) End | 2503152000 | Effective until: March 15, 2025 at 20:00 UTC |
| E) Text | RWY 13L/31R CLSD | Runway 13L/31R is closed |
NOTAM Types
- NOTAMN - New NOTAM
- NOTAMR - Replacement for an existing NOTAM
- NOTAMC - Cancellation of an existing NOTAM
Understanding the Q Line
The Q (qualifier) line contains coded information about the NOTAM's scope and subject. The format is:
Q) FIR/Subject-Condition/Traffic/Purpose/Scope/Lower/Upper/Coordinates
Common Q Code Subjects
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| QM | Movement area (runways, taxiways) |
| QL | Lighting |
| QF | Flight information |
| QR | Airspace restrictions |
| QO | Obstacles |
| QN | Navigation aids (NAVAIDS) |
| QA | Aerodrome |
Common Condition Codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LC | Closed |
| LI | Limited |
| AC | Active |
| AH | Changed |
| XX | See text |
NOTAM Categories by Importance
- Airport closures - Entire airport or individual runways closed
- Airspace restrictions - TFRs, military exercises, VIP movements
- Navigational aid outages - ILS, VOR, NDB unserviceable
- Lighting changes - Approach/runway lights out of service
- Obstacle notifications - Cranes, temporary structures near approaches
- Procedure changes - Modified approach or departure procedures
Important
Always check NOTAMs as part of your pre-flight briefing. Focus on NOTAMs affecting your departure, destination, alternate airports, and route of flight. Pay special attention to Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs).Common NOTAM Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full Meaning |
|---|---|
| CLSD | Closed |
| U/S | Unserviceable |
| WEF | With effect from |
| TIL | Until |
| PERM | Permanent |
| APRX | Approximately |
| ABN | Aerodrome Beacon |
| APCH | Approach |
| TWY | Taxiway |
| THR | Threshold |