Flight paths for planes are updated at airports across the country

The Federal Aviation Administration is changing or removing flight procedures at various airports. These updates happen because new navigation systems are installed, obstacles appear, or air traffic needs change.

Every time a new building goes up near an airport, or a new radio tower is built, the flight paths for planes have to be re-evaluated. This document is one of many that constantly adjust the invisible rules governing how planes take off and land. These small, frequent updates are how air travel remains safe and efficient, even as the physical world around airports changes.