Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pontiac, IL
Published Date: 1/7/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Pontiac, Illinois because the old radio navigation system (VOR) was turned off. They’re also fixing the airport’s location info to keep everything accurate and safe for pilots flying by instruments. These changes kick in on April 17, 2025, and won’t cost anyone extra—just smoother skies ahead!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Class E Airspace Reduced to 6.8 Miles
If you fly under instrument flight rules near Pontiac, IL, the Class E airspace that begins at 700 feet above the surface now extends to a 6.8-mile radius of Pontiac Municipal Airport (reduced from a 7.2-mile radius). This amendment supports IFR procedures and is effective 0901 UTC on April 17, 2025.
Airport Coordinates Updated
The Pontiac Municipal Airport geographic coordinates are updated to Lat. 40°55'28" N, long 88°37'26" W to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This update helps keep instrument procedures and charts accurate and takes effect 0901 UTC on April 17, 2025.
Pontiac VOR Decommissioned (VOR MON)
The Pontiac VOR (very high frequency omnidirectional range) was decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program, and this airspace amendment is the result of that decommissioning. The related airspace and database changes become effective 0901 UTC on April 17, 2025.
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