Originally Posted by
uncertaintraveler
Okay...stupid question, but why is there a circle in the Atlantic Ocean that appears to represent "Enroute" airspace? Does the US control Bermuda's airspace?
Yes. Bermuda is within the jurisdiction of New York Center (ZNY):
Approach, departure and enroute traffic control in the surrounding Oceanic Sector is provided by New York Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZNY), under an agreement between the U.S. Government's Federal Aviation Administration and the United Kingdom. The BDA tower controller and ZNY center controller are always in close contact. Remote radio transmitters and air traffic radar coverage at the airport also link Bermuda and New York Center.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda...tional_Airport
In addition, I can imagine that the USA wants to stick it to off-shore businesses who fly their clients and employees from Europe to Bermuda to conduct shady deals.
