Binghamton Airspace Gets a Millimeter Makeover
Published Date: 1/28/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to shrink the controlled airspace around Greater Binghamton Airport from a 4.4-mile radius to 4.3 miles. This change affects pilots flying near Binghamton, NY, making the airspace a bit tighter but safer and more efficient. If you have thoughts, speak up by March 16, 2026—no costs or fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Binghamton Airspace Radius Reduced
The FAA proposes to shrink the controlled airspace around Greater Binghamton Airport (Edwin A. Link Field) from a 4.4-mile radius to a 4.3-mile radius. This change applies to both Class D and Class E2 airspace and is open for public comment until March 16, 2026.
No Significant Economic Impact Found
The FAA certified that this proposed amendment is a routine technical change and will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency determined the anticipated impact of this proposal is minimal.
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