Airspace News – Proposed Changes & Chart Changes Pg. 2

“Supporting Airports, Strengthening Communities”

Updates & Proposed Changes

CLASS C CONFLICT with CHINO Traffic Pattern

The Los Angeles Terminal Area Chart (TAC) is updated every 56 days.

How to REPORT CHART ISSUES:   "Aeronautical Inquiries"

Use this link:  http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/aero_data/aeronautical_inquiries

VFR CHART CHANGE NOTICES:

The Western Service Center Operations Support Group provided the attached “CHARTING NOTICE – 56-Day Visual Charts” from the FAA web site; https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/safety_alerts/

The notice states; "Like other FAA Supplement, Enroute and Terminal products, each new visual navigation chart title panel will indicate the applicable AIRAC effective date range and no longer include an edition number.”

As the IFR charts on 56-day publishing schedule do not have an edition number, the new 56-day visual charts will be identified in the same way using effective dates.

Aeronautical Charting Meeting  (Charting Group)

• The Aeronautical Charting Meeting (ACM) is a public meeting held two times every year. The purpose of the ACM is three-fold:
  • Identify issues concerning safety and usefulness of aeronautical charts and flight information products/services.
  • Discuss and evaluate proposals concerning aeronautical charts and flight information publications, digital aeronautical products, database coding, instrument flight procedures, and instrument flight procedure development, policy, and design.
  • Provide an opportunity for government and interested participants to brief and/or discuss new navigation concepts, terminal instrument procedures (TERPS) policy/criteria changes, and charting specifications and methodologies.

  The Aeronautical Charting Meeting is divided into two groups — the Instrument Procedures Group (IPG) and the Charting Group (CG) See Order 7910.5.

  The CG portion of the ACM includes briefings and discussions on recommendations regarding aeronautical charts and flight information products/services. Please visit the ACM Instrument Procedures Group Web Site for information regarding Instrument Procedure issues.

  The meeting is a facilitated discussion of new and outstanding topics. The status of an open issue will be reported from meeting to meeting until a resolution is reached, at which point the issue will be closed.

  Aeronautical Charting Meeting (ACM) — Charting Group

  • ACM 24-01 CG Minutes, April 24-25, 2024 (PDF)
  • ACM 24-02 CG Minutes, October 9-10, 2024 (PDF)

  Next Meeting

  5/16/25: "We are planning to hold ACM 25-02 October 6-9, 2025. The new Recommendation Document submission deadline for ACM 25-02 is September 5, 2025."

  • To be added to the ACM email distribution list, send a message with your first and last name and email address to: 9-amc-avs-acm-info@faa.gov

  • FOR:  ACM Instrument Procedures Group and Charting Group Attendees,

    As a result of the cancelation of ACM 25-01, the new Recommendation Documents (RDs) that were submitted for the April meeting will be added to the agenda for discussion at the 25-02 meeting, planned for October. The 25-01 RDs have now been posted to the IPG and CG websites. Due to other responsibilities, Gary Petty will be handing off the facilitation role for the IPG to Rune Duke, who will serve moving forward as the IPG Chair.

  • ACM Charting Group

  • ACM IPG Group

    Jennifer Hendi, Chair ACM Charting Group  -  Rune Duke, Chair ACM Instrument Procedures Group - Jennifer L. Hendi

  • Aeronautical Information Services - Charting Products Integration Team, AJV-A25 - Visit Aeronautical Information Services Here

    Rune Duke - Aviation Safety - Flight Technologies & Procedure Division, Flight Procedures & Airspace Group - Division Feedback: 9-AWA-AVS-AFS-400-flight-technologies-procedures@faa.gov

    Flight Technologies & Procedures Division webpage

    New Recommendation Documents for Upcoming ACM (CG)

    New submission deadline for ACM 25-02: Close of business September 5, 2025.

    • Blank Recommendation Document for ACM 25-02 (MS Word)

    Submitted new Recommendation Documents:

    • C_25-01-396 Charting of Radial Distances for Class C Airspace (PDF)
    • C_25-01-397 Mountain Pass Routes (PDF)
    • C_25-01-398 Charting of Non Standard CPDLC Logon Information (PDF)
    • C_25-01-399 Charting of Communications on SIDs and STARs (PDF)
    • C_25-01-400 Publish ATCAA boundaries (PDF)
    • C_25-01-401 Quality Alert Metrics (PDF)
    • C_25-01-402 Airport Remarks Format (PDF)
    • C_25-01-403 Julian Dates in the Chart Supplement (PDF)
    • C_25-01-404 Unused Marker Beacons in NASR (PDF)
    • C_25-01-405 Runway End Safety Areas (PDF)``

FLIGHT in the INLAND EMPIRE - PRECAUTION!

Pilots should be aware that this is a busy flight area.  Besides the VFR traffic (often with some legacy aircraft), and IFR traffic there is a multitude of IFR training flights flown in the area located around the Paradise VORTAC (PDZ).  Extreme caution should be exercised. Be on the ook out for jet arrivals into SBD,

AIRSPACE NEWS & PROPOSALS & CHART NEWS

09/21/2025    NASA, Partners Push Forward with Remotely Piloted Airspace Integration  - From NASA - "NASA and its partners recently tested a tool for remotely piloted operations that could enable operators to transport people and goods more efficiently within urban areas.   -  The team’s goal is to ensure that when these remotely piloted aircraft – including electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) – take to the skies, air traffic controllers won’t be overburdened by increased flight operations and safety is maintained across the national airspace.

On Aug. 21, NASA’s Air Traffic Management eXploration Project (ATM-X) assisted Wisk Aero when they flew a Bell 206 helicopter in Hollister, California. The purpose of the flight test was to evaluate and fine-tune a ground-based radar developed by Collins Aerospace. The radar, which provides aircraft location data, could be used during future remotely piloted operations to detect and avoid other aircraft in the vicinity.  NASA, Wisk, and Collins researchers also used the flight to test data exchange capabilities across different geographic locations between the groups, a critical capability for future remotely piloted operators in a shared airspace. This work builds on a November 2024 flight test NASA performed with Reliable Robotics and Collins Aerospace."  More Here.

09/21/2025   Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids Release Statement on Fourth Session of the Bipartisan ATC/NAS Modernization Working Group - From NBAA - "WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) released a statement following the fourth session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group: - “Today, the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group met with stakeholder groups who represent those involved in general aviation in America. From recreational flying to emergency services to non-commercial, non-scheduled civilian flight, general aviation encompasses a wide..."   Finish reading Here.

09/17/2025   Pentagon plan pits U.S. Marines against California off-roaders and civilian pilots - From Military.com - "The U.S. Marine Corps tried once to occupy this remote stretch of California desert beloved by off-roaders — but officials managed eventually to broker a deal that allowed both leathernecks and dirt riders to share the same rocky canyons and wrinkled mountains of Johnson Valley.- Now, more than a decade later, the Marines are back — and this time, they want the skies. - The Pentagon has proposed restricting civilian air traffic above much of the Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area to expand and support training exercises. But those who frequent the area just west of the Twentynine Palms Marine base say the proposal would severely limit recreational access and reduce safety.

They say the airspace restrictions could prevent rescue helicopters from evacuating injured motorists, and threaten the famed King of the Hammers off-road race that's held there each year. - And perhaps most crucially, they fear the proposal — which must be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration — is just the first step toward the Marines ending public access to an area that was set aside by Congress for public use."  Very detailed Article, Read it Here.

'08/31/2025    PROPOSED NEW MOAs  - IMPACT to GA -  COMMENTS REQUESTED  -  Short Notice! *

Do You Fly Near 29 Palms R2501 and the Related MOAs?

Full details of the alternatives being considered are available at this site.  https://www.29palmspsua.com/Alternatives.aspx

08/31/2025     The MARINE CORPS RECOGNIZED that REIs Airport Association should be kept informed YEARS AGO, But per RAA, DID NOT DO SO.  See Email Below from January 21, 2020:

08/31/2025    WINGS SEMINAR Presented in 2020      (The last time the MOA project was addressed with the Redlands Airport Association:

06/29/2025   Fires erupt across Inland Empire -  CBS N

08/30/2025   Decommissioning of Alaska NDB proposed - Feedback Solicited -  "The FAA seeks feedback on the potential elimination of the nondirectional beacon and associated approach at Iliamna Airport in Alaska. (Google Earth image.) Continue

08/28/2025   Click   LTA-SCT-84 IRNMN RYDRR HUULL STARs at LAX  For the WARNING

08/28/2025    Click LTA-SCT-85 SBD REI Traffic Awareness  For the Cautionary Note

08/28/2025    FAA: San Bernardino International Airport Airspace and Redlands Airport Airspace 

• • No lateral changes.
  • Ceiling increases from 3,200’ to 3,700’.
• Class E4 surface extensions (green):
  • Will extend from surface (SFC) up to 700’.
  • Above 700’, Riverside Class E exists outside of ONT Charlie.
  • Aircraft in these E4 extensions must comply with VFR weather minimums under 14 CFR § 91.155:
    • 3 NM visibility.
    • 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal from clouds.
  • No requirement for aircraft in Class E extensions to communicate with SBD Tower.
  • Recent 7110.65 changes do not authorize SVFR in Class E extensions.
  • Class E extensions do not prohibit paragliding or glider operations in the same way as true surface Class E.
  • Class E airspace exists at all times, regardless of whether the control tower at the associated airport is open or closed.

08/28/2025   B-52 bomber almost collided with two planes: Report - From Newsweek - "A  U.S. B-52 bomber nearly hit a small aircraft after avoiding an initial collision with an airliner last month, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). - It had been previously reported that the pilot of a SkyWest commercial airliner needed to make an "aggressive maneuver" to avoid contact with a B-52 aircraft close to Minot, North Dakota, on July 19. - The B-52 was then "involved in another loss of separation event" roughly a mile away from Minot International Airport with a privately operated Piper PA-28-151 light aircraft, the NTSB said in a report published on Wednesday. The second close-call had not been previously reported." Why it Matters? Click Here.

08/27/2025   FAA Denies Austin’s Request for Class B Airspace Upgrade - From AVweb - "Agency cites traffic benchmarks as officials warn of safety risks. - The Federal Aviation Administration has denied a request to upgrade Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s airspace from Class C to the more restricted Class B designation, despite safety concerns raised by local leaders and air traffic officials. The decision follows nearly two years of appeals from U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, who has pressed the agency to act after a series of near collisions at the airport."  More Here.

08/19/2025   Joby Completes First Piloted eVTOL Flight Between Public Airports -From AVweb - "Milestone highlights integration with FAA-controlled airspace. - Joby Aviation has flown its electric air taxi between two California airports in what the company describes as a major step toward commercial operations. The piloted eVTOL flight traveled from Marina Municipal (OAR) to Monterey Regional (MRY), marking the first time an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft has completed such a trip between public airports. According to Joby, the 12-minute flight included vertical takeoff, wingborne cruise, and integration into Monterey’s controlled airspace, where the aircraft sequenced with other traffic before landing."  Read the full story with airspace implications Here.  * Disclosure: SCAUWG.ORG Editorial Staff member does have an investment in Joby.

08/13/2025    CHARTING NOTICE

To: Users of: All Aeronautical Products and Digital Services

Subject: Aeronautical Chart Users Guide – Change in Publication Schedule - The FAA will continue to publish the Aeronautical Chart Users Guide. However, beginning August 7, 2025, updates will no longer follow the regular 56-day charting schedule. Instead, revisions will be made on an as-needed basis to reflect changes or corrections.

The most current version of the Aeronautical Chart Users’ Guide can be accessed at: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide/

Users can submit questions or concerns online or by phone using the FAA Hotline. See: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aae/programs_services/faa_hotlines

8/13/2025    CHARTING NOTICE

August 13th, 2025  To  Users of: All Aeronautical Products and Digital Services, Aeronautical Information Services, AJV-A
Subject: Revised - Discontinuation of Selected Charting Products and Services Beginning August 7th, 2025
This Notice supersedes the Charting Notice published May 30, 2025. Please be advised that the FAA is discontinuing the following products:

VFR Class B Enhancement Graphics
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/vfr_class_b/

U.S. VFR Wall Planning
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/VFRWall/

Alaska VFR Wall Planning
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/AKVFRWall/

U.S. IFR/VFR Low Altitude Planning Charts
https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/productcatalog/planningcharts/US/

The final publication date for these products will be June 12, 2025. As each of the current versions of the above products expires or becomes outdated, they will be removed from the FAA website.  Users can submit questions or concerns onli  ne or by phone using the FAA Hotline. See:
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/aae/programs_services/faa_hotlines

View Aeronautical Information Services Safety Alerts and Charting Notices at (https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/safety_alerts/)
for awareness of chart and data corrections. A page subscription service is available.

08/07/2025   Special to SCAUWG.ORG by Santosh Kunar - "In a recent conversation it was revealed that military helicopter pilots (especially Naval ones) always set the altimeter to match the RADAR altimeter regardless of the reported barometric altimeter setting for the area or closest field, especially because they fly over water. - This now brings in a 3rd variable re: the Helicopter Routes: barometric altitude vs. [WAAS Differential] GPS derived altitude (and now) vs. RADAR altitude.

08/07/2025    Special to SCAUWG.ORG by Santosh Kumar - "The TCAS-RA event between Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 out of Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) and the ATAC Hawker Hunter tactical jet based out of NAS Point Mugu (KNTD) that conducts DACT (Dissimilar Air Combat Training) against our U.S, Navy CSGs (Carrier Strike Groups) to help train them against aerial threats in the Pacific Missile Sea Range (Restricted Area R-2519 and Warning Area W-289) off the coast of KNTD and/or W-291 southwest of us."  "The ATAC Hawker Hunter pilots apparently had visual separation the entire time and there was no midair collision danger, which suggests a too sensitive or false TCAS-RA warning: TBD by the FAA and NTSB."  View video by downloading this file: MOV_9942 (1)

07/30/2025   Drone ‘Hot Spots’ May Create Elevated Risk for Midair Collisions - From FLYING - "FAA-commissioned research warns that UAV flight near airports, heliports, and other busy airspace may place crewed aircraft at risk. - A recent nationwide analysis of drone activity concluded that airports, heliports, and residential neighborhoods may be “hot spots” where the risk of midair collisions between UAVs and crewed aircraft is elevated.

Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research found that drone activity in and around congested airspace may be higher than previously thought. They also discovered that a “sizable number” of drone pilots fly above the FAA-mandated 400-foot ceiling for small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)—and, potentially, without authorization."

"Drone ‘Hot Spots’ - Researchers documented more than 6,000 UAS flights and analyzed 43 aerodromes. By their estimate, the drones spent about 10 percent of their total cumulative flight time operating in airspace typically used by crewed aircraft. In some locations, they believe the overlap is even greater."    Full report Here.

07/15/2025   From LAX Tower Manager - re-evaluation of Helicopter Routes:

After much thought, I have reconsidered my proposal to eliminate the helicopter routes that are circled in red.  And the Sepulveda Route, which is circled in yellow, already states “2500 feet or as assigned by ATC,” which maximizes safety.

A reminder to pilots to ensure that you fly at or below 150 feet on the Shoreline Route (the data below shows many helicopters at 200 feet).  As we learned from the DCA accident, the altitude of the helicopter was later heavily scrutinized, so please watch that.

In April I cancelled a Letter of Agreement I had signed in 2012 with a banner tow operator.  It authorized the aircraft to transition all four runways at 300 and 400 feet.  My goal was to eliminate risk in the system for all users.

LAX airspace is extremely congested, and I appreciate your vigilance to keep it safe.

Sherry Avery - LAX Tower Manager

07/15/2025   From LAX Tower - proposal to revise/eliminate Helicopter Routes near LAX - (see above for re-evaluation) - This file contains a lot of information about LAX!

LAX HelIcopter Route Task Force Workbook

07/15/2025   SCAUWG.ORG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR MIKE CARSON Makes a VFR Chart Change!   EMAIL RECEIVED:

07/06/2025   The FAA is alleviating the requirement for operators to seek additional FAA approval prior to using Foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures or foreign CAT II/III Facilities.

This change:

• No longer requires operators to seek approval from Safety Assurance offices for individual foreign CAT II/III runway operations or individual foreign RNP AR procedures; however, C060 and C384 will still be required to fly these procedure types, whether foreign or domestic.
• Was initiated because these procedures and facilities have reached a level of maturity that additional individual FAA review is no longer required. This change will be disseminated via the following directives issuance/revision/cancelation.

Documents include:

• Issuing FAA Notice 8900.740 to ensure the:
  • Removal of Foreign Tables from OpSpec/MSpec/LOA −
    • C059, Special Authorization Category I (SA CAT I) Instrument Approach and Landing Operations
    • C060, Category II and Category III Instrument Approach and Landing Operations
    • C384, Required Navigation Performance (RNP) Procedures with Authorization Required (AR)
  • Decommissioning of OpSpec/MSpec/LOA −
    • C058, Special Restrictions for Foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures
    • C358, Special Restrictions for “RNP-like” Foreign RNAV Terminal Instrument Procedures with RNP Lines of Minima
    • H107, Special Restrictions for Foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures
• Revising 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 18, Section 5, Part C Operations Specifications—Airplane Terminal Instrument Procedures and Airport Authorizations and Limitations
• Revising Advisory Circular 120-105B, Foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures (FTIP) Acceptance/Review (Cancelling previous version: AC 120-105A)
• Cancelling FAA Order 8260.31C, Foreign Terminal Instrument Procedures (FTIP)

Please go to the following link for further explanation of these changes and to Foreign RNP AR and Foreign CAT II/III facilities spreadsheets: Foreign Terminal IFP Approvals

Note: The Foreign RNP AR and Foreign CAT II/III facilities spreadsheets are updated and will continue to be posted for 90 days to assist operators with making this transition.

Please direct any questions you have to 9-AMC-FSIFP-Oversight@faa.gov.