FAAProposed Rule

Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Wrangell, AK

Transportation

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to update airspace rules and flight reporting locations around Wrangell, Alaska. This change helps organize how planes navigate in that region and ensures pilots report their positions accurately to air traffic control.

Key Points

  • 1The FAA is redesigning airspace zones and reporting points specifically for the Wrangell, Alaska area
  • 2Pilots flying in this region will need to follow new navigation procedures and report their locations at updated waypoints
  • 3The change affects general aviation and commercial flights operating in Southeast Alaska
  • 4The public has until May 16, 2025 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this proposal
  • 5These updates help improve air traffic safety and efficiency in remote Alaskan airspace

Impact Assessment

If you are a pilot or aviation company operating in the Wrangell, Alaska region, this means you will need to follow updated airspace designations and report your aircraft position at new or modified reporting points to air traffic control.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
Transportation CompaniesFederal Employees

Key Dates

Published

March 31, 2025

Comment Deadline

May 16, 2025

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Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
14 CFR Part 71
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (FAA-2025-0182)

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