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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15314
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies the Class E airspace at Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The changes involve expanding the airspace that starts 700 feet above the ground while removing the section that begins at 1,200 feet, to enhance safety and support for flights using instrument flight rules. This action is aimed at improving air traffic procedures without causing significant environmental or economic impacts. The modification will take effect on August 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making changes to the sky rules around an airport in Wyoming to help planes fly safer and better without hurting the environment or costing too much money. These changes will start in August 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96619
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to establish Class E airspace at Buckeye Municipal Airport in Buckeye, Arizona. This change would involve setting airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground for a radius of 6.5 miles around the airport to support new instrument flight procedures. The proposal aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic operations at this location. The public can submit comments about this proposal until January 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make the skies above a small airport in Buckeye, Arizona safer for planes by creating special rules for flying. People can say what they think about this idea until January 21, 2025.