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WRA
Airspace with defined dimensions published by Notice to Airmen, established to support weather reconnaissance/research flights. Air traffic control services are not provided within WRAs. Only participating weather reconnaissance/research aircraft from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center are permitted to operate within a WRA.
Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25