Airspace around George West, TX, shrinks as old navigation beacons disappear

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to shrink the protected airspace around George West, Texas. This change happens because an old radio navigation beacon in Three Rivers, Texas, is being shut down.

For decades, aircraft used ground-based radio beacons to navigate. These beacons required large areas of protected airspace. As the US moves to satellite-based navigation, these old beacons are being decommissioned. This means less airspace is needed, which can simplify flight paths and reduce restrictions for other air traffic.