FAA ends visual separation for helicopters near busy US airports
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- •The FAA announced the rule change on March 18, 2026.
- •Visual separation, which allowed pilots to maintain distance by sight, is no longer permitted for helicopters near major airports.
- •The new rules require air traffic controllers to use radar and other instruments to separate helicopters from other aircraft.
- •The change follows several recent close calls involving helicopters and planes in congested airspace.
- •The updated regulations apply to all helicopter operations within controlled airspace around the busiest U.S. airports.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If helicopter pilots adapt quickly to the new FAA rules then the risk of mid-air collisions near major airports will decrease, improving overall airspace safety for all aircraft.
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