23 Jul 2025
🪂New Restricted Area R-4601 Announcement and Business Implications
Establishment of Restricted Area R-4601 in the Vicinity of Townsend, MT
Summary
This action establishes restricted area R-4601 in the vicinity of Townsend, MT. The new restricted area will provide the Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) and the 40th Helicopter Squadron with the ability to conduct aerial gunnery training in the Limestone Hills Training Area (LHTA).
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The establishment of restricted area R-4601 will affect local air traffic, potentially impacting businesses involved in aviation and tourism operations in the Townsend area. It mandates compliance with new airspace regulations for flight operations and could limit availability of airspace for civilian use during specified times.