FAA Expands New York Army Base No-Fly Zone Full-Time
Published Date: 3/23/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the restricted airspace at Fort Drum, NY, to be active all the time instead of just certain hours, matching how it’s actually used. They’re also tweaking the official boundaries with two new coordinates and updating who manages the area. This change starts July 9, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra or add more restricted space, but it keeps the skies safe for Army training.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Fort Drum Restricted Area Now Continuous
If you fly in the Fort Drum, New York area, restricted area R-5201 will be designated as continuous starting 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026. The area is designated from the surface up to 23,000 feet MSL, the rule does not add any additional airspace, and the FAA says it will not impose extra cost or significant economic impacts.
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