FAA Reshapes Airspace Around Ohio's Ed Newlon Field
Published Date: 11/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to update the Class E airspace around Ed Newlon Field in New Lexington, OH, to match new flight rules after a nearby navigation system was turned off. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments and updates the airport’s official location info. If you have thoughts, speak up by January 5, 2026—no costs or delays expected for travelers or pilots.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E Airspace Slightly Expanded
If you fly to or from Ed Newlon Field, the Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface is proposed to increase from a 6.3-mile radius to a 6.5-mile radius. The change is to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures after the Zanesville VOR was decommissioned; comments are due by January 5, 2026.
Airport Name and Coordinates Updated
The airport listed as Perry County Airport will be renamed Ed Newlon Field and its geographic coordinates will be updated to match the FAA's aeronautical database. This updates official FAA records and published airspace descriptions that pilots and navigation systems use.
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