Following the Safety Risk Assessment of 5G deployment at the US, the FAA has put out a useful map to help operators avoid flight disruptions at affected airports around the country.
Background
Because the proposed 5G deployment involves a new combination of power levels, frequencies, proximity to flight operations, and other factors, the FAA imposed restrictions on flight operations using certain types of radio altimeter equipment close to antennas in 5G networks. These safety restrictions could affect flight schedules and operations. The FAA continues to work every day to reduce effects of this disruption as we make progress to safely integrate 5G and aviation.
Current Status
Approved radio altimeters allow commercial aircraft to continue low-visibility landings in the 5G deployment areas. The FAA has approved 20 altimeters that allow approximately 90 percent of the U.S. commercial fleet to perform low-visibility landings at most airports in the 5G deployment. The FAA anticipates that some altimeters will have to be retrofitted or replaced.
Is my airport affected?
In the United States, there are 87 airports that have low visibility approaches where 5G is deployed. The FAA 5G map shows the percentage of the U.S. commercial fleet and aircraft type that can land at these airports. If your local airport is not on this map, it is likely for one of two reasons:
The airport isn't in the 5G deployment area.
The airport doesn't currently have the runway systems needed to support low-visibility landings, even without 5G.
Official Source: https://www.faa.gov/5g
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