FAA quietly redraws the skies over sleepy George West, Texas
Published Date: 12/3/2025
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 follows new rules for flying instruments. Pilots flying in and out of George West should note the update starting March 19, 2026, with no extra costs involved.
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E Radius Expanded to 7.7 Miles
Pilots who fly instrument procedures to or from Live Oak County Airport (George West, TX) will see the Class E airspace radius increase from 6.4 miles to 7.7 miles, effective 0901 UTC on March 19, 2026. The FAA says this supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and there are no extra costs for pilots or operators.
Three Rivers VORTAC Removed from Legal Description
Because the Three Rivers VOR was decommissioned under the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program, the Three Rivers VORTAC and its associated extension were removed from the George West Class E airspace legal description. This change also takes effect 0901 UTC on March 19, 2026, and supports updated IFR procedures at the airport.
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