HALEAKALA, Hawaii — A new plan to reduce the amount of air tours over Haleakala National Park, which has been in the making for two decades, was completed on Thursday by the National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration, according to a news release.
What You Need To Know
Federal officials hope the Air Tour Management Plan will mitigate adverse effects on visitors’ experiences as well as the cultural and environmental resources of the parks
Under the new plan, 2,224 air tours will be allowed annually, a 54% reduction from the current average of 4,824 flights per year
The plan also regulates the route, altitude, times and days that air tours may be conducted
