Type:Proposed Rule
Citation:86 FR 3896
Reading Time:about 6 minutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create a new area of controlled airspace near Tobey Hospital Heliport in Wareham, Massachusetts. This new Class E airspace would start at 700 feet above the ground and is needed to support new GPS-based navigation procedures used by aircraft in the area. The goal is to ensure safe and efficient flight operations around the heliport. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal before March 1, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The FAA wants to create a special area in the sky near a hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts, starting 700 feet up, to help guide helicopters safely using GPS. They are asking people for their thoughts on this idea until March 1, 2021.