FAAProposed Rule
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Hampton Roads, VA
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Summary
The FAA is proposing to update how airspace is organized and how pilots report their locations around Hampton Roads, Virginia. These changes are designed to improve air traffic safety and efficiency in this busy region that includes major airports and military installations.
Key Points
- 1The FAA is redefining airspace boundaries and creating new reporting points for pilots flying in the Hampton Roads area
- 2This affects commercial airlines, private pilots, and military aircraft operating in and around Norfolk, Newport News, and surrounding areas
- 3The changes aim to reduce conflicts between different types of aircraft and make air traffic flow more smoothly
- 4The public has until September 9, 2025 to submit comments on this proposal before the FAA makes a final decision
- 5Once approved, pilots will need to follow updated procedures when communicating with air traffic control in this region
Key Dates
Published
July 25, 2025
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