Small planes can now land safely in Blanding, Utah, when visibility is low

The US aviation agency is changing the rules for the airspace around Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This means pilots flying under instrument rules will have more room to maneuver safely when landing in bad weather.

Pilots flying small planes by instruments, rather than by sight, need specific airspace rules to ensure they can land safely. This change expands the protected airspace, making it safer for pilots to use instrument landing procedures at Blanding. It means the airport can now reliably support instrument flights, which is crucial for small, remote communities.