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Search Results: keywords:"airspace review"

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10880
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace rules around Gila Bend AF Aux Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to amend the Class D airspace around the airport by updating its geographic coordinates and to revoke the existing Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above ground, as it is no longer necessary. This update is part of a regular review of airspace. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposal by April 9, 2021, to help refine the decision-making process.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some rules about the sky near an airport in Arizona, making sure the rules match up with their latest information. They are asking people to let them know what they think, so they can make a good decision.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99064
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule altering the airspace classifications around Youngstown/Warren, Ohio. These changes involve adjusting Class D and Class E airspace boundaries and revoking certain Class E airspace due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid. The modifications ensure that airspace regulations align with FAA orders and support instrument flight procedures. The updates to airspace designations and descriptions are made to keep the FAA's records and procedures up to date and effective starting February 20, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA changed the rules for airplanes flying around Youngstown/Warren, Ohio, because a special navigation tool was taken away. This helps keep flying safe and organized, starting in February 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10892
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the airspace around Wellsville Municipal Airport in New York. This proposal involves adjusting the Class E airspace extending from 700 feet above the airport, primarily due to the removal of certain navigation aids and to align with updated geographic coordinates. The amendment also involves minor changes to the descriptions and coverage of the airspace. Comments on the proposed changes are being solicited and must be submitted by a specified date to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is planning to change the sky rules around a small airport in Wellsville, NY, because they stopped using some old flying guides and need to update the map for pilots.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16475
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the Class D and Class E airspace in Fargo, ND, to improve compliance and support instrument flight procedures. These changes involve updating the boundaries of the airspace around Hector International Airport and updating coordinates in line with the FAA's database. Comments from the public are invited until June 2, 2025, and the proposed adjustments aim to ensure the safe and efficient use of airspace without significant economic impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some invisible lines in the sky around Fargo, ND, to keep planes flying safely, and they are open to hearing what people think about it until June 2, 2025.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10805
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a final rule changing the Class E airspace around Greater Kankakee Airport in Illinois. This change is due to a review triggered by the shutting down of the Kankakee VOR navigation aid, part of a larger program. The modification alters the size and structure of the airspace to enhance safety and efficiency at the airport. The rule is designed to be non-controversial, with minimal impact on small businesses, and doesn't require a detailed environmental review.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA made changes to the airspace around an airport in Kankakee, Illinois because they stopped using an old navigation system. This makes flying safer and easier there.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4681
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is proposing changes to the Class E airspace around Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV. This change is necessary because the older navigation system, the Beckley VOR, is being phased out. The proposal aims to update airspace rules to ensure flight safety and support local flight operations. Public comments on these proposed changes can be submitted until March 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change the airspace near an airport in Beckley, WV because an old navigation tool is being taken away. People can share what they think about these changes until March 3, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10885
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace around Durant Regional Airport-Eaker Field in Durant, Oklahoma. This is due to an update following the removal of certain navigation aids as part of a new program. The proposal also includes updating the airport's name and coordinates in the FAA's database. The public is welcome to submit comments on the proposal until April 9, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airspace rules around an airport in Oklahoma because they don't need certain old navigation tools anymore, and they also want to update the airport's information in their system. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this until early April 2021.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3781
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Prairie Du Chien Municipal Airport in Wisconsin. This change involves reducing the radius of airspace from 9.3 miles to 6.6 miles and adding specific extensions from the airport in certain directions. The adjustments are necessary following the removal of a navigation aid and are part of the FAA's ongoing effort to manage airspace efficiently while ensuring safety. These revisions have been deemed noncontroversial and are not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making changes to the air above a small airport in Wisconsin to make it safer and simpler to fly. They're shrinking how big the protected area is and changing the directions a little, like a careful game of "dot to dot," because they're removing an old guiding signal.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10891
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to amend the Class E airspace around Jim Hogg County Airport in Hebbronville, Texas, due to the removal of a navigation beacon (NDB) no longer in use. This change aims to support flight operations and ensure airspace safety. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments by April 9, 2021. The rule is not expected to have significant economic impacts as it is a routine amendment involving air traffic procedures.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airplane rules in the sky around an airport in Texas because a special guiding signal is now turned off. They are asking people to share their thoughts about this change.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10807
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding the airspace around the Tri-County Regional Airport in Lone Rock, Wisconsin. This rule revokes the Class E surface airspace designation at the airport and revises the Class E airspace extending from 700 feet above the ground. The changes are due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid, and they update geographic coordinates to match the FAA's database. The rule is not expected to significantly impact the environment or have major negative consequences.

    Simple Explanation

    The government's flying helpers changed the rules for airplanes flying near a small airport in Wisconsin. They took away some flying space near the ground because a special helper they used to have is not there anymore, and they made sure everything matches their maps.