Palm Springs airport expands its controlled airspace, making more room for planes

The US aviation regulator has expanded the controlled airspace around Palm Springs International Airport. This means pilots flying near the airport must now follow air traffic control rules over a larger area.

Airspace rules define who can fly where, and under what conditions. Expanding controlled airspace means more flights will be under direct supervision, which can reduce the risk of mid-air collisions. It also means pilots flying small planes for fun will have fewer places to fly freely near Palm Springs.