The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify Class E airspace at Billy Free Municipal Airport in Dumas, Arkansas. This change is part of a broader initiative triggered by the decommissioning of the Monticello VOR navigation aid, as per the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendment removes references to Monticello VOR and the city of Dumas from the airspace description to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations in the area. The rule takes effect on April 22, 2021, ensuring the updates are incorporated into FAA's official documents.
Simple Explanation
The government has changed the flying rules for planes at an airport in Dumas, Arkansas, to make flying safer after an old piece of equipment that helped pilots navigate was turned off.