What is the purpose of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR)?

The purpose of Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) is to restrict an area of airspace for safety or security reasons. TFRs are issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to manage airspace during events such as natural disasters, emergency response operations, VIP movements, or special events where increased air traffic might pose a risk. By placing limitations on where and when aircraft can fly, TFRs help ensure the safety of all aircraft and people on the ground.

While regulating air traffic speed, logging flight hours, and establishing altitude limits are important aspects of aviation operations, they do not specifically pertain to the primary function of TFRs. TFRs are focused on the restriction of airspace rather than these other factors.