FAA Establishes Controlled Airspace at Ceiba Airport in Puerto Rico
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The Federal Aviation Administration is creating controlled airspace around Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR) in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. This action designates the area as Class D and Class E airspace.
Why it matters: This rule aligns the airspace classification with the airport’s current operations. The U.S. Marine Corps is operating the air traffic control tower at RVR, so the FAA must designate the surrounding airspace to support those services. For pilots, this means new reporting requirements and clearance procedures when entering the area. The impact is limited to air navigation and does not change property rights or environmental regulations.
Who it affects
- Pilots and flight crews operating in the airspace around Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR), Ceiba, PR.
The Federal Aviation Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 1, 2026; pilots and operators should verify the exact airspace boundaries in current charts before flight.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document