The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule modifying the Class E airspace at Chenega Bay Airport, Alaska. These changes are necessary due to the reorientation of the Area Navigation (RNAV) approach. The modifications aim to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations at the airport by extending the airspace to better accommodate flight procedures. The rule, which will become effective on February 20, 2025, also updates the airport's legal description to reflect the correct city name, changing it from "Chenega Bay" to "Chenega."
Simple Explanation
The FAA has changed the flying rules near Chenega Bay Airport in Alaska to make sure airplanes have a safe path to land. They also updated the name of the airport in their records to make sure it matches the correct town name, "Chenega."