FAA Discovers Texas Airport Coordinates Were Wrong This Whole Time
Published Date: 1/7/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Giddings, TX because an old navigation system was turned off. They’re also fixing the airport’s location info to keep everything accurate and safe for pilots flying by instruments. These changes kick in on April 17, 2025, and won’t cost anyone extra.
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Giddings Airspace Expanded for IFR Safety
If you fly under instrument flight rules (IFR) into Giddings‑Lee County Airport, the Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet above the surface now extends to a 6.9‑mile radius (increased from 6.6 miles). The airport’s geographic coordinates are also updated to match the FAA database. These changes take effect at 09:01 UTC on April 17, 2025.
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