FAA Amends Airspace Rules with Name Fix in Maryland
Published Date: 6/12/2025
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Summary
This update changes the airspace rules around Hagerstown, MD, by fixing the name of a key navigation system to keep pilots safe and on track. It mainly affects pilots flying with instruments and helps make sure flights run smoothly. No extra costs or timing changes for anyone—just clearer, safer skies!
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Fixes Hagerstown Navigation Reference
Pilots who fly by instruments around Hagerstown, MD will see the airspace reference updated so the St. Thomas navigation facility is listed as the St. Thomas Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) instead of the St. Thomas VORTAC. This change applies to the Class E airspace that extends upward from 700 feet above the surface and is meant to support safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The action does not add costs or change timing for anyone—it's a clarification to make flights safer and clearer.
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