An Annular Solar Eclipse will cross the DFW TRACON airspace on Monday April 8, 2024. The impact will be from approximately 1215CDT thru 1515CDT. (https://science.nasa.gov/eclipse/future-eclipse/eclipse-2024/where-when)

This letter is to inform aviators of the possible impacts to air traffic and airports along the eclipse path which include all the airports within DFW TRACON airspace.

There may be a higher traffic volume than normal at your airport due to the eclipse. Traffic should anticipate delays during peak traffic periods. Parking may be limited - particularly at the smaller, uncontrolled airports. There could be a delay with issuance of IFR departure clearances. VFR departures may also expect delays for airborne pickup of IFR clearance within 50nm either side of the path of the eclipse.

Practice approaches, touch-and-goes, flight following services and pilot training operations at airports in the path of the eclipse may be extremely limited and possibly prohibited during this time. 

Aviators should check NOTAMS carefully for special procedures/restrictions that may be in place at affected airports. Specific NOTAM procedures may be revised, and arrivals to some airports possibly restricted, so please review NOTAMs frequently to verify you have the current information.