# 2026-07766: FAA Locks Skies Over NC for Lasers and Military Mayhem Training

2026-07766, Establishment of Restricted Areas R-5305A, R-5305B, and R-5305C; Camp Lejeune, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C; Cherry Point, NC, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-04-21, effective 2026-07-09; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

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- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-07766
- Title: Establishment of Restricted Areas R-5305A, R-5305B, and R-5305C; Camp Lejeune, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C; Cherry Point, NC
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 21248
- Published: 2026-04-21
- Effective: 2026-07-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Locks Skies Over NC for Lasers and Military Mayhem Training

## Summary

The FAA is creating six new restricted airspace zones near Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, North Carolina, to keep military training safe and realistic. These zones will help contain activities like weapons use and laser operations, protecting pilots and the public. The new rules kick in on July 9, 2026, with no extra costs for the public but big benefits for military readiness.

## Abstract

This action establishes restricted areas R-5305A, R-5305B, and R-5305C, Camp Lejeune, NC; and restricted areas R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C, Cherry Point, NC. The purpose of this action is to create additional restricted area airspace to connect restricted area R-5003, R-5004, and R-5306 complexes to contain hazardous activities such as weapon deployment and use of lasers and artillery within larger contiguous restricted area airspace that is required to realistically simulate essential training mission tasks.

## Effects PRIA read

- Six Restricted Airspaces Near Camp Lejeune: benefit, low. The FAA established six new restricted airspace zones near Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, North Carolina (R-5305A/B/C and R-5307A/B/C), effective 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026. The rule is intended to contain hazardous military training like weapons and lasers and the FAA says there are no extra costs f…
- Advance NOTAM Notice Requirements: benefit, medium. The rule sets advance notice (NOTAM) timing pilots must receive before activation of these restricted areas: R-5305A other times by NOTAM at least 24 hours in advance; R-5305B and R-5305C require NOTAM at least 4 hours in advance; R-5307A requires NOTAM at least 12 hours in advance; R-5307B require…
- Local Airport Operations and Activation Schedule: cost, low. When active, the R-5305 and R-5307 complexes can constrain arrivals and departures to Michael J. Smith Field (KMRH) and other local flights. The rule lists expected activation levels (for example: R-5305A expected 8 hours/day for 150 days/year; R-5305B and R-5305C expected 4 hours/day for 30 days/y…
- FAA Finds Minimal Economic Impact on Small Entities: mixed, low. The FAA determined this rule just updates technical airspace and expects at most de minimis costs from minor flight rerouting; it certified the rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA also states the ac…

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## Sources
- [2026-07766 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/21/2026-07766/establishment-of-restricted-areas-r-5305a-r-5305b-and-r-5305c-camp-lejeune-nc-and-restricted-areas)
- [2026-07766 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-21/pdf/2026-07766.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-07766 (as of 2026-06-11).