✈️Comment Period Extended for New Restricted Airspaces in NC
Establishment of Restricted Areas R-5305A, R-5305B, and R-5305C; Camp Lejeune, NC; and Restricted Areas R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C; Cherry Point, NC
Summary
This action provides a second extension of the comment period for a NPRM that was originally published on March 20, 2025. In that document, the FAA proposed to establish restricted areas R-5305A, R- 5305B, and R-5305C at Camp Lejeune, NC; and restricted areas R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C at Cherry Point, NC. A four-day extension to the comment period was previously issued on April 16, 2025. The present extension provides an additional two weeks for comments in response to a request by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) to extend the comment period to analyze newly provided supporting graphics.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule involves the extension of the comment period regarding new restricted airspace areas, impacting businesses that rely on air travel, logistics, and general aviation. Compliance with new regulatory requirements may require adjustments in operational protocols, influencing overall operational costs.