New Bedford airport expands its controlled airspace to cover more flights

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to expand the controlled airspace around New Bedford, Massachusetts. This change will ensure that more instrument-guided flights are properly managed by air traffic control.

Airspace rules define who is responsible for managing aircraft. Expanding controlled airspace means more flights will be under direct air traffic control, which can reduce the risk of mid-air collisions. This also means pilots flying under instrument flight rules will have more predictable routes in and out of New Bedford.