A small New Mexico town gets new airspace, opening it to instrument flights

The Federal Aviation Administration has established new Class E airspace around Zuni, New Mexico. This change allows aircraft to fly into and out of Zuni using only their instruments, even in bad weather.

Before this, pilots flying into Zuni needed clear visibility to land. Now, planes can use instrument flight rules, which means they can operate in conditions like fog or clouds. This makes the airport more reliable for all types of air traffic, from emergency services to small commercial flights.