Lacon, IL Skies Tweaked: FAA Fixes Old Beacon Blues
Published Date: 6/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the airspace around Lacon, IL, and fixing the airport’s location info to match their latest maps. This change happens because an old navigation system was turned off, so the airspace rules need a refresh to keep flights safe and smooth. Pilots flying under instrument rules will benefit, and there’s no cost or delay for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Lacon Airspace Updated for Safety
The FAA proposes to amend Class E airspace around Marshall County Airport in Lacon, IL and update the airport's geographic coordinates to match the FAA aeronautical database. This change follows the decommissioning of the Bradford VOR as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program and is intended to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations. Pilots flying under IFR will benefit, and the FAA states there is no cost or delay for the public.
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