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  • 2025-04642 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; North Conway, NH
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13408
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at the Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH, effective June 12, 2025. This newly established airspace will extend upward from 700 feet within a 6-mile radius of the heliport and is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The changes accommodate new navigation systems and procedures to ensure safe air navigation. The action is considered routine and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The government decided to create special airspace around a hospital's helicopter landing area in New Hampshire to help pilots land and take off safely using new technology. They say it won't harm the environment or cost too much money.

  • 2021-02480 — Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, and Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Worcester, MA
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10886
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes changes to airspace regulations near Worcester, MA, including extending Class D and Class E airspace around Worcester Regional Airport and establishing Class E airspace around UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus Heliport. This amendment aims to ensure safe and efficient air navigation in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on the proposed rule, which will be considered before any final action is taken. The changes are part of regular updates to technical regulations and are not expected to have significant economic impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change and add some sky rules near an airport and a hospital in Worcester, MA, to help planes and helicopters fly safely. They want to make sure everything is organized and safe but are still figuring out the best way to do it, and they want people to share their thoughts before they decide.

  • 2021-00593 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Monhegan Island, ME
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5043
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to create Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around Monhegan Island Heliport in Maine. This will help facilitate the safe navigation of aircraft using new GPS approach procedures for instrument flight rules in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 5, 2021. This proposed change is intended to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management without significantly impacting small businesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to create a new special flying zone around Monhegan Island in Maine for helicopters to follow GPS directions safely when the weather is bad. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this idea, but they haven't shown how much it will cost or how it will affect the environment.