New No-Fly Zones Over NC Military Bases for Training
Published Date: 3/20/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The military is setting up new restricted airspaces around Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, NC, to keep dangerous training activities like weapons testing and laser use safe and contained. This change affects pilots and anyone flying nearby, making sure these areas connect smoothly for better safety. No new costs or timing changes for the public, just clearer, safer skies for everyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Restricted Airspace Created
The FAA proposes new restricted areas R-5305A, R-5305B, and R-5305C at Camp Lejeune, NC, and R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C at Cherry Point, NC. If you fly near those bases, these areas will be designated restricted airspace where normal flight operations are limited.
Restricted Areas Linked to Existing Complexes
The proposal connects the new restricted areas to existing restricted area complexes R-5003, R-5004, and R-5306 so the airspace becomes larger and contiguous. If you plan flights near these complexes, the connected boundaries will change how the restricted airspace is arranged.
Hazardous Training Contained in Airspace
The restricted areas are intended to contain hazardous military activities such as weapon deployment, non-eye safe lasers, and artillery within contiguous restricted airspace. This is meant to keep those hazardous activities away from ordinary flight paths.
No New Public Costs or Timing Changes
The proposal states it creates clearer, safer skies and says there are no new costs or timing changes for the public. This means the action is presented as not imposing additional fees or public-facing schedule changes.
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