The basic purpose of NOTAM is the distribution of information in advance of the event to which it relates, except in cases of unserviceable facilities or services, volcanic activity, or the release of radioactive material and toxic chemicals that cannot be foreseen. Thus, the end user, e.g. flight crew or airline, must receive a NOTAM in sufficient time to take any required action to realize its purpose. The value of a NOTAM lies in its up-to-date content.
NOTAM is intended to supplement AIP and serves as a fast medium for distributing aeronautical information at short notice. NOTAM is originated, issued and distributed:
a) when the information is of a temporary nature, unplanned and of short duration; or
b) when operationally significant permanent changes, or temporary changes of long duration are made at short notice.
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