FAAProposed Rule

Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Franklin, NC

Transportation

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing new rules for how airplanes navigate and report their locations in the airspace around Franklin, North Carolina. This change helps air traffic controllers better track planes and keep flights safe and on schedule in that region.

Key Points

  • 1The FAA is creating new designated airspace zones and reporting points specifically for the Franklin, NC area to improve air traffic management
  • 2Pilots flying in this region will need to follow new procedures for reporting their position and altitude to air traffic control
  • 3The change affects private pilots, commercial airlines, and anyone else operating aircraft in or near Franklin, North Carolina
  • 4The public has until February 3, 2026 to submit comments on this proposed rule before the FAA makes a final decision
  • 5These changes are designed to make air traffic safer and more efficient in the designated airspace around Franklin

Key Dates

Published

December 19, 2025

Comment Deadline

February 3, 2026

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