FAAFinal Rule

Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Patuxent River, MD

Transportation

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration has updated airspace rules and navigation points around Patuxent River, Maryland, likely to improve flight safety and efficiency in that region. This affects pilots, airports, and air traffic control operations in the area.

Key Points

  • 1New airspace designations have been established for the Patuxent River area in Maryland to organize where aircraft can fly
  • 2Reporting points (specific locations pilots must identify to air traffic control) have been added or modified to help manage air traffic more safely
  • 3The changes affect commercial and private pilots operating in or near the Patuxent River region
  • 4Air traffic controllers will use the new designations to better direct and track aircraft movements
  • 5Pilots flying in this area must update their navigation charts and follow the new airspace rules when they take effect

Key Dates

Published

February 19, 2026

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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