Federal Register #2026-20974

FAA rule corrects boundaries for three restricted airspace areas in North Carolina

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule correcting boundary coordinates for three restricted airspace areas in North Carolina. - Government buyer and agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation. - Requested by: U.S. Marine Corps, the using agency for the affected restricted areas. - Areas affected: R-5301, R-5302B, and R-5302C in North Carolina. - Changes: Revises boundary points and adds tie-in coordinates to correct minor gaps and overlaps. The changes do not expand the areas’ external boundaries or alter their altitudes, designation times, or activities. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a procurement. No products, services, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified.

Description

The final rule amends geographic coordinates in the descriptions of restricted areas R-5301, R-5302B, and R-5302C in North Carolina to correct discrepancies that created gaps and overlaps. It updates boundary coordinates and tie-in points to align the restricted areas. The changes do not expand external boundaries or alter designated altitudes, times, or activities within the areas. The rule is effective December 24, 2026, at 0901 UTC.

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