New Bern, NC airport airspace shrinks to match actual flight paths

The Federal Aviation Administration is changing the controlled airspace around Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, North Carolina. This means the boundaries for instrument flight rules will now accurately reflect where planes actually fly.

Airspace boundaries are not just lines on a map; they define where pilots must follow specific rules for instrument flying. When these boundaries do not match actual flight paths, it creates unnecessary complexity or leaves gaps in controlled airspace. This change makes the system safer and more efficient for pilots and air traffic controllers.