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National Park Service Bay Area Commercial Air Tour Voluntary Agreement
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have completed a commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for the San Francisco Bay Area Parks. The agreement guides the FAA and NPS in jointly managing commercial air tours for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, and Point Reyes National Seashore.
This agreement replaces the current Air Tour Management Plan, which was finalized on January 11, 2023. The final agreement addresses many unique challenges while improving the condition of park resources and ensuring safe air tour operations. It was developed between the FAA, three air tour operators, and NPS and included tribal consultation and public review. The final voluntary agreement and more information are available in the project document list.
The National Parks Air Tour Management Act allows the FAA and NPS to enter into voluntary agreements with commercial air tour operators as an alternative to an Air Tour Management Plan. A voluntary agreement provides a framework for the collaborative management of commercial air tour operations over a national park by establishing conditions for the conduct of the air tours. Implementation of a voluntary agreement helps protect park resources and the visitor experience without compromising aviation safety or the air traffic control system.
The commercial air tour voluntary agreement and FAQs can be found linked on the left side of this page under 'Document List'.
Email: goga_public_affairs@nps.gov
This agreement replaces the current Air Tour Management Plan, which was finalized on January 11, 2023. The final agreement addresses many unique challenges while improving the condition of park resources and ensuring safe air tour operations. It was developed between the FAA, three air tour operators, and NPS and included tribal consultation and public review. The final voluntary agreement and more information are available in the project document list.
The National Parks Air Tour Management Act allows the FAA and NPS to enter into voluntary agreements with commercial air tour operators as an alternative to an Air Tour Management Plan. A voluntary agreement provides a framework for the collaborative management of commercial air tour operations over a national park by establishing conditions for the conduct of the air tours. Implementation of a voluntary agreement helps protect park resources and the visitor experience without compromising aviation safety or the air traffic control system.
The commercial air tour voluntary agreement and FAQs can be found linked on the left side of this page under 'Document List'.
Contact Information
Golden Gate NRA Public AffairsEmail: goga_public_affairs@nps.gov