FAA to Silence Pilot Radios: Sky Chatter Going Quiet?
Published Date: 3/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA plans to shut down some Flight Service radio stations that pilots use to get advice while flying across the lower 48 states (but not Alaska). This change means pilots will rely on other ways to get info, and the FAA wants your thoughts before making it official. No big costs or dates are set yet, but the switch could happen soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Planned Shutdown of Flight Service Radios
The FAA says it intends to shut down the Flight Service network of radio communication frequencies used for advisory services across the contiguous United States (CONUS), excluding Alaska. That change would mean pilots must rely on other ways to get advisory information, and the FAA is asking for public comment; the notice indicates no dates or cost estimates are set yet.
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