FAA Seeks to Reduce Midair Collision Risk at KDJT

Agency proposes amendments to airport’s Class C airspace to lower potential for conflicts within primary arrival and departure corridors.

Jack Daleo

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM ET

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Proposed amendments seek to reduce conflict between aircraft participating in Class C services and nonparticipating VFR aircraft. [Credit: VFRMap]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA proposes a significant expansion of Class C airspace at Donald J. Trump International Airport (KDJT), increasing vertical limits, extending lateral boundaries, and creating two new areas.
This proposal aims to reduce the potential for midair collisions in the airport's increasingly complex and crowded terminal area, which has experienced a surge in traffic.
A staff study revealed numerous instances of conflicts between IFR aircraft and non-participating VFR aircraft, indicating the existing airspace does not adequately support safe separation and increases controller workload.

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The FAA is proposing to expand the boundaries of Class C airspace surrounding Donald J. Trump International Airport (KDJT) in Florida to reduce the potential for midair collisions in the terminal area.

The agency in a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) recommended expanding the vertical limits and lateral boundaries of the airport’s existing Class C airspace and creating two new areas.