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In anticipation of the large number of aircraft operating to and from areas hosting major sporting and entertainment events, the FAA has published updated procedures in its Domestic Notices valid from April 17, 2025 to enhance safety and minimize air traffic delays.

• April 23-26, 2025: NFL Draft
• April 24-28, 2025: NASCAR Jack Link's 500
• April 30-May 4, 2025: Kentucky Derby
• May 22-25, 2025: Indianapolis 500

 THESE PROCEDURES MAY BE REVISED OR UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.  PILOTS SHOULD CHECK NOTICES AND TRAFFIC ADVISORIES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO ENSURE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION. THESE NOTICES DO NOT SUPERCEDE RESTRICTIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE OF AIRSPACE CONTAINED IN FDC NOTICES.

Official airport, navigation and chart data for the FAA's 56-day AIRAC cycle beginning April 17, 2025 became current today as of 09:01Z.  This includes updated georeferenced data for airport diagrams and instrument approach procedures available in iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone.

Anytime you access iFlightPlanner or iFlightPlanner for AOPA from your desktop, laptop, or smartphone browser you can be confident you're seeing the most current and accurate data available.

To ensure iFlightPlanner is current on your iPhone or iPad, simply tap "Check for Updates" in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab.  Each app will quickly tell you which packages need to be updated!

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iFlightPlanner for iPad and iFlightPlanner for iPhone users may now download airport and navigation data as well as aeronautical charts, georeferenced airport diagrams and terminal procedures for the FAA Data Cycle that goes into effect on April 17, 2025.  Simply tap the button in the upper-left corner of the Downloads tab to "Check For Updates."

Pilots using iFlightPlanner for AOPA or iFlightPlanner on their desktop, laptop, or mobile device will see iFlightPlanner automatically make the transition to the new data at 9:01Z on April 17.

AOPA has launched the National Pause for General Aviation Safety, encouraging pilots to take 15–60 minutes over the next six months to revisit key safety topics. Backed by the FAA Safety Team and over a dozen aviation organizations, the initiative provides targeted resources on instrument proficiency, backcountry flying, emergencies, and more.

Pilots can visit GAsafe.org to access free content, earn FAA WINGS credit, and share digital badges to promote safer skies. With a 60% drop in GA fatal accidents since 1994, this campaign is about keeping that momentum going.

At iFlightPlanner, we’re proud to support pilots who take safety seriously. Consider this your invitation to pause, refresh your skills, and help make zero fatal accidents a reality.

» AOPA leads national GA safety campaign