FAA Adjusts Airspace for Part-Time Langley Tower Operations
Published Date: 7/25/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
Pilots flying near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton Roads, VA, will see changes as the air traffic control tower moves to part-time hours. The government is updating the airspace rules to keep flights safe and smooth, including new boundaries and coordinates. These changes help manage flights better without extra costs or delays.
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Airspace change near Langley AFB
If you fly near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton Roads, VA, the FAA proposes to amend Class D airspace and establish Class E airspace that extends upward from the surface because the air traffic control tower will shift to part-time operations. The change is intended to keep instrument flight rules (IFR) operations safe and better managed, and the proposal states it will not add costs or delays.
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