A small New Mexico town gets new airspace rules for instrument flights

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes establishing new Class E airspace over Zuni, New Mexico. This change will allow aircraft to use instrument procedures for landing and takeoff, even in bad weather.

Class E airspace is controlled airspace, but it is not as restrictive as the airspace around major airports. It allows pilots to fly using only their instruments, which means flights can happen in conditions like fog or clouds. For a small town, this can make air travel more reliable and accessible, potentially opening it up to more regular air service or emergency flights.