FAA Hits Pause on NC Airspace Shuffle: Back to Flying Free
Published Date: 4/25/2025
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Summary
The FAA has decided to cancel its earlier plan to change the airspace rules around Hickory and Morganton, North Carolina. This means pilots and local airports won’t see any new airspace changes or costs for now. Everyone can keep flying as usual without any new rules or fees coming soon.
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FAA Withdraws Hickory/Morganton Airspace Change
The FAA has withdrawn the proposal published October 28, 2022, that would have changed Class D and Class E airspace in Hickory, North Carolina, and Class E airspace in Morganton, North Carolina. That means pilots and local airports will not face new airspace rules or fees from this proposal and can continue operating under the current airspace design.
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