Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California

Issuing agencies

Abstract

This action amends multiple coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California. The amendments are administrative in nature and do not expand any outer boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted within the restricted areas.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54798-54800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17339]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FAA-2026-10430; Airspace Docket No. 25-AWP-168]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 
in California

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends multiple coordinates used to describe 
restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California. The 
amendments are administrative in nature and do not expand any outer 
boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or activities conducted 
within the restricted areas.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, October 29, 2026.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule and all background material may be 
viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic 
copy of this document may also be downloaded from 
<a href="http://www.federalregister.gov">www.federalregister.gov</a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the

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agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority 
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that 
section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the 
use of the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the 
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority as it updates the coordinates listed for restricted areas R-
2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in California.

Good Cause for Bypassing Notice and Comment

    The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) authorizes agencies to 
dispense with ordinary notice and comment requirements for rules when 
the agency for ``good cause'' finds that those procedures are 
``unnecessary.'' 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). This action amends multiple 
coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, 
and R-2515 in California. The amendments are administrative in nature 
and do not expand any outer boundaries, altitudes, times of 
designation, or activities conducted within the restricted areas. This 
action will not impose any additional substantive restrictions or 
requirements on the persons affected by these regulations as it does 
not change any outer boundaries, altitudes, times of designation, or 
activities conducted within the restricted areas. The updated 
coordinates only impact inner boundaries of subdivided areas. The 
action constitutes ``a routine determination, insignificant in nature 
and impact, and inconsequential to the industry and to the public.'' 
Mack Trucks, Inc. v. EPA, 682 F.3d 87, 94 (D.C. Cir. 2012). Therefore, 
the FAA finds good cause that notice and public procedure under 5 
U.S.C. 553(b) is unnecessary.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 73 by modifying the coordinates used 
to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, and R-2515 in 
California.
    R-2505: Prior to this final rule, the R-2505 boundaries were 
defined as beginning at lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; 
to lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]40'30'' N, long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, 
long. 117[deg]35'33'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, long. 
117[deg]47'33'' W; to lat. 35[deg]54'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; 
to the point of beginning. As amended, the R-2505 boundaries are 
defined as beginning at lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; 
to lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]36'03'' W; to lat. 
36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]40'30'' N, 
long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]39'15'' N, long. 
117[deg]29'26'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, long. 117[deg]35'33'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, long. 117[deg]47'33'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]54'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]08'00'' N, 
long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; to the point of beginning.
    R-2524: Prior to this final rule, the R-2524 boundaries were 
defined as beginning at lat. 35[deg]47'46'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, 
long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, long. 
117[deg]16'55'' W; to lat. 35[deg]47'46'' N, long. 117[deg]16'55'' W; 
to the point of beginning. As amended, the R-2524 boundaries are 
defined as beginning at lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, long. 117[deg]16'55'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]47'46'' N, long. 117[deg]16'55'' W; to lat. 35[deg]47'46'' N, 
long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'45'' N, long. 
116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]27'40'' N, 
long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to the point of beginning.
    R-2508: Prior to this final rule, the R-2508 boundaries were 
defined as beginning at lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 117[deg]20'03'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]34'00'' N, long. 116[deg]23'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]28'35'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]18'45'' N, 
long.116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, long. 116[deg]34'03'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, long. 116[deg]47'48'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 116[deg]48'43'' W; to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, 
long. 116[deg]58'43'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' N, long. 
117[deg]11'53'' W; to lat. 34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; 
to lat. 34[deg]48'30'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, 
long.118[deg]01'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]51'30'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]56'00'' N, long. 118[deg]21'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]35'03'' W; to the point of beginning. As amended, the R-2508 
boundaries are defined as beginning at lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 118[deg]26'03'' W; 
to lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 118[deg]00'03'' W; to lat. 
37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 117[deg]20'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]30'00'' N, 
long. 116[deg]55'18'' W; to lat. 35[deg]34'30'' N, long. 
116[deg]23'33'' W; to lat. 35[deg]28'35'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]25'48'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]18'45'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, 
long. 116[deg]34'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, long. 
116[deg]47'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 116[deg]48'43'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, long. 116[deg]58'43'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]56'20'' N, long. 117[deg]09'02'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' N, 
long. 117[deg]11'53'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'17'' N, long. 
117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; 
to lat. 34[deg]48'30'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]01'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 
118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'30'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; 
to lat. 34[deg]56'00'' N, long. 118[deg]21'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]15'00'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]40'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]08'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]35'50'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; 
to lat. 37[deg]04'50'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to the point of 
beginning. Additionally, prior to this final rule, the name of R-2508 
was ``R-2508 Complex, CA'', as amended, the name is ``R-2508 China 
Lake, CA''.
    R-2515: Prior to this final rule, the R-2515 boundaries were 
defined as beginning at lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]10'00'' N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 116[deg]48'43'' W; to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, 
long.116[deg]58'43'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' N, long. 117[deg]11'53'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]48'30'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, 
long. 117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]01'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]01'00'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]27'40'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, 
long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 
116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; 
to the point of beginning. As amended, the R-2515 boundaries are 
defined as beginning at lat. 35[deg]01'00'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; 
to lat. 35[deg]19'20'' N, long. 117[deg]38'33'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]27'40'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, 
long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 
116[deg]55'23''W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to 
lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]10'00'' 
N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 
116[deg]48'43''W; to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, long. 116[deg]58'43'' W; to 
lat. 34[deg]56'20'' N, long. 117[deg]09'02'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' 
N, long. 117[deg]11'53'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'17'' N, long. 
117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; 
to lat. 34[deg]48'30'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]01'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 
118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'30'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; 
to the point of beginning.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. 
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT 
Order 2100.6B, ``Rulemaking and Guidance Procedure'' (March 10, 2025); 
and (3) is anticipated to have a minimal economic impact, as it only 
affects air traffic

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procedures and air navigation, resulting in at most de minimis costs 
from minor rerouting of flights. Since this is a routine matter that 
only affects air traffic procedures with de minimis impact on 
operators, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not 
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small 
entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending multiple 
coordinates used to describe restricted areas R-2505, R-2524, R-2508, 
and R-2515 in California qualifies for categorical exclusion under the 
National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.), and in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy 
Act Implementing Procedures, paragraph B-2.5(d), which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review modification of the 
technical description of special use airspace (SUA) that does not alter 
the dimensions, altitudes, or times of designation of the airspace 
(such as changes in designation of the controlling or using agency, or 
correction of typographical errors). As such, this action is not 
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. In accordance with the FAA's NEPA implementation policy and 
procedures regarding extraordinary circumstances, the FAA has reviewed 
this action for factors and circumstances in which a normally 
categorically excluded action may have a significant environmental 
impact requiring further analysis. The FAA has determined that no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 73

    Airspace, Prohibited areas, Restricted areas.

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 73 as follows:

PART 73--SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE

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1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389


Sec.  73.25  California (CA) [Amended]

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2. Section 73.25 is amended as follows:
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R-2505 China Lake, CA [Amended]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 
117[deg]53'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]36'03'' 
W; to lat. 36[deg]14'00'' N, long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]40'30'' N, long. 117[deg]25'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]39'15'' N, 
long. 117[deg]29'26'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, long. 
117[deg]35'33'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'30'' N, long. 117[deg]47'33'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]54'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; to lat. 
36[deg]08'00'' N, long. 117[deg]53'03'' W; to the point of 
beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Unlimited.
    Time of designation. Continuous.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons 
Division, China Lake, CA.
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R-2524 Trona, CA [Amended]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, long. 
117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]36'00'' N, long. 117[deg]16'55'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]47'46'' N, long. 117[deg]16'55'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]47'46'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]37'45'' N, 
long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 
116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 116[deg]55'23'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]27'40'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to the point of 
beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Unlimited.
    Time of designation. Continuous.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons 
Division, China Lake, CA.
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R-2508 China Lake, CA [Amended]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 118[deg]26'03'' 
W; to lat. 37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 118[deg]00'03'' W; to lat. 
37[deg]12'00'' N, long. 117[deg]20'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]30'00'' N, 
long. 116[deg]55'18'' W; to lat. 35[deg]34'30'' N, long. 
116[deg]23'33'' W; to lat. 35[deg]28'35'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]25'48'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]18'45'' N, long. 116[deg]18'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, 
long. 116[deg]34'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]07'00'' N, long. 
116[deg]47'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 116[deg]48'43'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, long. 116[deg]58'43'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]56'20'' N, long. 117[deg]09'02'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' N, 
long. 117[deg]11'53'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'17'' N, long. 
117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]48'30'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]01'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 
118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 34[deg]51'30'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]56'00'' N, long. 118[deg]21'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]15'00'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]40'00'' N, 
long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]08'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 36[deg]35'50'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' 
W; to lat. 37[deg]04'50'' N, long. 118[deg]35'03'' W; to the point 
of beginning.
    Designated altitudes. 20,000 feet MSL to unlimited.
    Time of designation. Continuous.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.
    Using agency. U.S. Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons 
Division, China Lake, CA.
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R-2515 Muroc Lake, CA [Amended]

    Boundaries. Beginning at lat. 35[deg]01'00'' N, long. 
118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'20'' N, long. 117[deg]38'33'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]27'40'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]15'56'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 35[deg]15'56'' N, 
long. 116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 
116[deg]55'23'' W; to lat. 35[deg]19'00'' N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' 
W; to lat. 35[deg]10'00'' N, long. 116[deg]49'03'' W; to lat. 
35[deg]08'50'' N, long. 116[deg]48'43'' W; to lat. 35[deg]06'30'' N, 
long. 116[deg]58'43'' W; to lat. 34[deg]56'20'' N, long. 
117[deg]09'02'' W; to lat. 34[deg]53'30'' N, long. 117[deg]11'53'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]51'17'' N, long. 117[deg]26'03'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]50'20'' N, long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'30'' N, 
long. 117[deg]32'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 
117[deg]35'03'' W; to lat. 34[deg]48'00'' N, long. 118[deg]01'03'' 
W; to lat. 34[deg]49'40'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; to lat. 
34[deg]51'30'' N, long. 118[deg]05'48'' W; to the point of 
beginning.
    Designated altitudes. Unlimited.
    Time of designation. Continuous.
    Controlling agency. FAA, Joshua Control Facility, Edwards AFB, 
CA.
    Using agency. Commander, 412 Test Wing (412 TW), Edwards AFB, 
CA.
* * * * *

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 21, 2026.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-17339 Filed 8-24-26; 8:45 am]
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