FAA Charts New Texas Skies for Smoother Austin Flights
Published Date: 4/23/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create two new flight paths, T-583 and T-585, over Texas to help planes fly more smoothly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This change mainly affects pilots and airlines using these routes and aims to improve air traffic flow without extra costs. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until June 8, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New RNAV Routes T-583 and T-585
The FAA proposes two new area navigation (RNAV) routes in Texas: T-583 between Laredo (LRD) and Waco (ACT), and T-585 between Corpus Christi (CRP) and Waco (ACT). The routes are being proposed to support new air traffic procedures for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and would be added to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
Bypass Austin TRACON to Reduce Conflicts
RNAV Route T-583 would bypass Austin Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) on the west side and T-585 would bypass Austin TRACON on the east side. The FAA says these routes would reduce the volume of low-altitude aircraft that routinely overfly the Austin terminal area and help feed arrival traffic into Austin TRACON, reducing potential conflicts with arriving and departing aircraft.
FAA Says Minimal Impact on Small Entities
The FAA determined this proposed amendment will only affect air traffic procedures and navigation and certified it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency also states the anticipated impact is minimal and that the proposal is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866.
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