Little Rock Air Force Base will now share its airspace with civilian pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration is changing the rules for the airspace around Little Rock Air Force Base. This means civilian pilots will have more access to the skies above the base, as air traffic control will operate part-time.

For years, the airspace around military bases was tightly controlled, limiting where civilian planes could fly. This change means that general aviation pilots will have more flexibility to fly in areas previously restricted, especially when the base's air traffic control is not active. It also signals a shift towards more shared use of airspace, which could make flying easier for private pilots near other military installations.