Small planes can now land in Ashley, North Dakota, using instruments

The Federal Aviation Administration has established new controlled airspace around Ashley, North Dakota. This means pilots can now use instrument-guided procedures to land at Ashley Municipal Airport, even in bad weather.

Before this change, pilots flying into Ashley, North Dakota, had to rely on visual cues to land. That meant no flights in fog, heavy rain, or at night. Now, with instrument procedures, the airport can be used more reliably, which is a small but real upgrade for local air travel.