Austin Area Airspace Adjusted for Instrument Flights
Published Date: 2/24/2025
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Summary
This update changes the Class E airspace around Austin, TX, and creates new Class E airspace zones at Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway. Pilots flying under instrument rules will benefit from safer, clearer flight paths. These changes take effect soon and won’t cost anyone extra but will make flying smoother and safer in the area.
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Austin Area Class E Airspace Change
The FAA amended Class E airspace around Austin, Texas and established new Class E zones at Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, TX to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders. If you fly under instrument flight rules, these changes are meant to give you safer, clearer flight paths. These changes take effect soon.
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