What is one of the primary purposes of issuing a TFR?

One of the primary purposes of issuing a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is to ensure safety for disaster relief operations. TFRs are established to limit air traffic in areas where emergency situations, like natural disasters, are occurring. This is critical because it helps to prevent interference between aircraft engaged in disaster response efforts and other aircraft that may inadvertently enter the affected airspace. By restricting access, TFRs can facilitate organized and safe operations for medical evacuations, search and rescue missions, and other essential activities necessary for effective disaster relief.

While protecting military flight operations, securing airspace for general aviation, and indicating prohibited flight zones are also important functions of airspace regulation, they are not the primary focus of TFRs. TFRs specifically target situations that require immediate and controlled access to airspace to ensure safety during urgent operations, such as those prompted by disasters.