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The Federal Aviation Administration has updated the airspace around Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado, to improve safety and flight management. The changes include expanding the boundaries of Class D and Class E airspace, removing some Class E airspace that is no longer needed, and updating the legal descriptions to match official records. These modifications will help better manage flights landing and taking off under both instrument and visual flight rules. The changes will be effective starting February 20, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates certain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at some airports. These changes are necessary due to new or revised criteria and updates in the National Airspace System, such as new navigational facilities and changing air traffic requirements. The purpose of these updates is to ensure safe and efficient use of airspace and promote safe flight operations. Even though these adjustments are frequent and routine, they are essential for the safety and timeliness of flights under instrument flight rules.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule modifying various procedures for certain airports to maintain safe and efficient flight operations. These changes, which include the establishment and amendment of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs), are due to the adoption of new criteria and shifts in the National Airspace System like new navigational facilities and changing air traffic requirements. The rule is effective February 18, 2025, and aims to ensure ongoing safety in air navigation. The procedures are available for reference at designated locations and online, as outlined in the rule's details.