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Federal Register · April 3, 2025
The title they went with Revocation of Class D and Class E4 Airspace; Establishment of Class E2 Airspace; Amendment of Class E5 Airspace Aberdeen, MD Noisy translates that to

Army airfield closes its control tower, shifts to instrument-only flights

What happened
The US Army is closing the air traffic control tower at Phillips Army Airfield in Aberdeen, Maryland. This means pilots will now rely on instruments for takeoffs and landings, rather than human controllers.
Why it matters
Closing the control tower changes how pilots operate at this airfield. It means all flights will now follow Instrument Flight Rules, which rely on aircraft instruments and ground-based navigation aids. This shift removes the human element of air traffic control, making operations more standardized and less flexible.
The signal
Watch for any changes in flight traffic volume or incident reports at Phillips Army Airfield in the next 12-24 months.
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