A no fly zone has been instituted above and around Ferguson,
Missouri while reports are emerging that area airports are being shut down.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced the no fly
zone after the grand jury decision came through on Monday night in the Michael
Brown shooting.
Listed under the reason for the no fly zone, the agency put:
“To provide a safe environment for law enforcement activities.” It later said
that the decision stemmed partially from reports of gunshots being fired into
the sky.
The prohibited airspace is designated as three nautical
miles around Ferguson.
“On the ST LOUIS VORTAC (STL) 129 degree radial at 11 nautical
miles. (Latitude: 38º44’28″N, Longitude: 90º18’12″W),” the agency said
specifically.
The ban started at 10:15 p.m. local time, and is set to last
for six hours.
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