FAAFinal Rule

Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration updated airspace zones and navigation points around Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to improve airplane safety and traffic flow in that region. These changes help pilots navigate more safely and allow air traffic controllers to manage flights more effectively in the area.

Key Points

  • 1The FAA redefined airspace boundaries and reporting locations near Wilkes-Barre, PA to modernize navigation systems
  • 2Updated reporting points help pilots communicate their location to air traffic control more accurately
  • 3These changes improve safety for commercial and general aviation flights in northeastern Pennsylvania
  • 4Airlines and pilots operating in the region must use the new airspace designations and reporting procedures
  • 5The changes take effect after publication, requiring pilots to update their flight planning materials

Key Dates

Published

January 22, 2026

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