Wilmington, DE airport expands its controlled airspace by two miles

The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded the controlled airspace around New Castle Airport in Wilmington, Delaware. This change means planes flying under instrument flight rules will have a slightly larger protected area for takeoff and landing.

Airspace rules define where planes can fly and under what conditions. Expanding controlled airspace means more flights will be under direct air traffic control, which can reduce the risk of mid-air collisions. It also means pilots will need to follow stricter procedures in a slightly larger area around the airport.