Arizona Town Gets New Safe Flying Zone for Pilots
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is setting up new Class E airspace around Wickenburg, AZ to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially when they can't see well. This change mainly affects pilots flying under instrument flight rules and will start once the new rules are official. No extra costs for the public, just smoother and safer skies!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Wickenburg
If you fly under instrument flight rules (IFR) near Wickenburg, AZ, the FAA proposes establishing new Class E airspace there to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations. The change is meant to make flying by instruments safer and smoother, and the FAA states there will be no extra costs for the public. The airspace will take effect once the rule is finalized.
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