Fort Drum's restricted airspace will now be continuously off-limits

The US military is changing the rules for a restricted airspace zone over Fort Drum, New York. This area, previously restricted only during certain hours or with advance notice, will now be continuously off-limits to civilian aircraft.

This change means pilots flying near Fort Drum will no longer have to check specific times or NOTAMs to know if the airspace is active. It simplifies operations for the military, ensuring the area is always clear for training. For civilian pilots, it means a permanent no-fly zone where there used to be conditional access.