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Search Results: keywords:"Class E Airspace"

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10803
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify Class E airspace at Billy Free Municipal Airport in Dumas, Arkansas. This change is part of a broader initiative triggered by the decommissioning of the Monticello VOR navigation aid, as per the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendment removes references to Monticello VOR and the city of Dumas from the airspace description to enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations in the area. The rule takes effect on April 22, 2021, ensuring the updates are incorporated into FAA's official documents.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has changed the flying rules for planes at an airport in Dumas, Arkansas, to make flying safer after an old piece of equipment that helped pilots navigate was turned off.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16459
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend the Class E airspace at Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, West Virginia. This change is due to the decommissioning of the Beckley VOR under the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program and aims to align with FAA orders while supporting Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) procedures. The update includes modifications to the airspace's boundaries and extensions, ensuring safe and efficient use of the airspace. The rule becomes effective on August 7, 2025, as part of their routine updates to keep aviation regulations current.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is changing the rules for airplanes flying around Beckley, West Virginia by updating the map they use in the sky. This will help pilots find their way better and make flying safer, starting in August 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10882
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to establish Class E airspace at Crooked Creek Airport in Crooked Creek, Alaska. This airspace, starting 700 feet above the earth's surface, is designed to support new navigation procedures and ensure safe aircraft operations. The proposal includes a 2-mile radius of airspace around the airport, with specific exclusions for certain military areas. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited and must be submitted by April 9, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to create a special flying space above a small airport in Alaska to help planes fly safely and use new tools, and they're asking people to share their thoughts about this idea by April 9, 2021.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95141
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace in Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, Texas. This proposal aims to update the airspace as part of regular reviews, ensuring consistency with FAA rules and supporting safe and efficient flight operations. The public has the opportunity to submit comments on this proposal until January 16, 2025. The FAA's changes involve redistributing and expanding certain areas of Class E airspace to enhance safety and navigation efficiency for aircraft in these regions.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some sky maps around Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, Texas, to help airplanes fly safely and smoothly. People can say what they think about these changes until January 16, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14217
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to modify the Class E airspace near Wrangell Airport in Alaska. This modification would ensure better containment of flight procedures for aircraft, particularly for those that rely on instrument flight rules (IFR). The proposal includes expanding the airspace coverage in certain directions, removing unnecessary airspace areas, and updating the legal descriptions used. Additionally, this initiative aims to enhance aviation safety and does not impose significant economic impact, making it a routine matter for air traffic control. Public comments are invited until May 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change the rules about flying planes around Wrangell Airport in Alaska to make it safer. They are asking people to share their thoughts before they decide.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100302
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Ottumwa Regional Airport in Iowa. This change is necessary due to the removal of outdated navigation equipment and aligns the airport's official name and coordinates with the FAA's aeronautical database. The modification aims to ensure compliance with FAA standards and support safe instrument flight operations. The rule is effective from February 20, 2025, and has been determined to have minimal environmental impact and economic significance.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA decided to change the flying space rules around a small airport in Iowa because they took away an old tool used for directions and want things to match their map. This update helps planes fly safely and starts in February 2025.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 6244
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend and establish certain airspace areas in Fort Riley, Manhattan, and Junction City, KS. These changes affect the Class D and Class E airspace around Marshall Army Airfield, Manhattan Regional Airport, and Freeman Field, and are due to the decommissioning of some navigation beacons. The updates include adjustments to airspace dimensions and extensions, and corrections to geographic coordinates. The FAA clarifies that these changes do not alter current flight paths or altitudes used by aircraft.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the areas in the sky where airplanes can fly around certain airports in Kansas because some old guiding signals in the ground are going away and they are fixing some map details.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104468
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In a proposed rule document related to changes in airspace classification for Colusa County Airport, a correction has been noted. The document, originally published on November 29, 2024, was mistakenly placed in the "Rules" section of the Federal Register. It should have been published under the "Proposed Rules" section instead. This correction ensures proper categorization and reference for regulatory processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a small mix-up when it put a paper about Colusa County Airport's flying rules in the wrong section of its official rule book. They're fixing it so it's in the right place and easier for people to find and understand.