FAAProposed Rule

Restricted Area: Camp Lejeune, NC, Cherry Point, NC

Transportation

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to restrict airplane access to airspace over Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point military installations in North Carolina for security and safety reasons. The public has until May 24, 2025 to submit comments about whether this restriction is necessary.

Key Points

  • 1Airplanes would be banned or heavily restricted from flying over two major Marine Corps bases in North Carolina
  • 2The restriction is intended to protect military operations and personnel at these sensitive defense facilities
  • 3The FAA is requesting public input before making a final decision on whether to enforce this rule
  • 4Pilots and aircraft owners would need to follow new flight path rules if the restriction is approved
  • 5The public comment period ends on May 24, 2025, and the FAA will review all feedback before deciding

Key Dates

Published

May 7, 2025

Comment Deadline

May 24, 2025

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