KMOX Radio in St. Louis is reporting the temporary flight restrictions over Ferguson, Missouri, already have been lifted.
Lambert Airport reports the flight restrictions over Ferguson imposed by FAA after riot have been lifted.
— Kevin Killeen (@KMOXKilleen) August 12, 2014
Those temporary flight restrictions over Ferguson, however, still appear to be in place through Aug. 18, according to a notice posted to the agency’s website. The notice cites a need “to provide a safe environment for law enforcement activities.”
And FOX 2 in St. Louis confirmed just after 4 p.m., its helicopter has been asked by police and the FAA not to fly over Ferguson.
Bullets were fired at the police helicopter two nights ago, it said.
FAA.gov
Earlier Tuesday, Mashable news editor Brian Ries had tweeted the restrictions were a result of a police helicopter coming under fire Sunday.
Update: Louis County PD spokesperson tells me FAA ban over #Ferguson instituted after police helicopter came under fire Sunday night.
— Brian Ries (@moneyries) August 12, 2014
Spox: "That decision was made immediately when our police helicopter came under fire Sunday night, due to hostile scene..."
— Brian Ries (@moneyries) August 12, 2014
Updates to come.
