Marines Gain Ground-Level Air Control in Jacksonville Skies
Published Date: 5/13/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is creating new Class E2 airspace starting at the ground level over New River Marine Corps Air Station in Jacksonville, NC, to keep flights safe when the control tower is open part-time. At the same time, they’re removing the old Class E4 airspace because it no longer fits the rules. These changes help pilots fly safely without adding extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Surface-Level Class E2 Airspace
If you fly into New River Marine Corps Air Station (Jacksonville, NC), the FAA proposes new Class E2 controlled airspace starting at the surface to manage instrument flight rules (IFR) operations when the control tower is open part-time. The proposal also removes the old Class E4 airspace designation at New River MCAS because it no longer meets its designation requirements. The change is intended to keep pilots safe and is stated to add no extra costs or delays.
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