This is what it looks like itīs going to be to those who insist on flying to Salt Lake during the Olympics
Salt Lake safety command has proposed to allow some general aviation and charter operations inside the 45 nm no-fly (flight restriction zone) zone during the games.
There is an extensive permit application process that needs to be completed 2 weeks prior to commencing flight.
All applicants must sign a letter of consent, authorizing unspecified state and federal agencies unlimited access to:
- driving records
- professional history and qualifications
- educational background
- military records
- financial records and credit history
- employment records.
Applicants must also provide Federal agencies with fingerprints, color passport photos and apparently a separate authorization for a criminal background check.
There is a 15 USD processing and application fee. Obviously this does not guarantee approval.
Those approved to fly into the flight restriction zone, will first be required to land at one of the following 4 airports:
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Grand Junction, Colorado
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Boise, Idaho
These airport are designates as outer perimeter for more stringent security measure in place at Salt Lake. Away from games these locations provide for isolation of possible problems without compromising security in Salt Lake.
Pilots, passengers and cargo will have to undergo a physical inspection that will last "A while". Guess this is going to be done by real pros and not by 3rd rate screener bozos flown in from some big airport. Cavity search not excluded.
According to the Safety Command Aircraft destined to Salt Lake will then depart screening airports using a special transponder codes.
No stops are allowed after departing screening airport.
Aircraft departing the Olympic area will be subjected to a predeparture security check similar to checks performed at the screening airports.