Texas Airspace Adjusted: Beacon Off, Flights Stay Safe
Published Date: 8/11/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around George West, TX, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. No extra costs or delays are expected, and the update follows new safety rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
George West Class E Update
The FAA proposes to amend the Class E airspace around George West, TX because the Three Rivers VOR navigation beacon was decommissioned under the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The change is intended to keep instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations safe and compliant with FAA orders, and the FAA says no extra costs or delays are expected.
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