Little Rock Air Force Base will no longer have full-time air traffic control

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes changing the airspace rules around Little Rock Air Force Base. This means the air traffic control tower will operate part-time, affecting how pilots fly in and out of the base.

When an air traffic control tower shifts to part-time, it changes how pilots operate. Pilots flying under instrument flight rules, especially, will need to rely more on their own instruments and less on direct guidance from controllers. This could mean more complex flight procedures or longer wait times during off-hours.