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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending Class E airspace in New Bern, North Carolina, to add airspace for the CarolinaEast Medical Center Heliport. This change is needed to support new procedures for safe instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the heliport. The rule corrects the state abbreviation from AL (Alabama) to NC (North Carolina) in the header. The rule takes effect on June 12, 2025, and is part of an ongoing effort to keep aviation regulations up-to-date.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new rule to establish Class E airspace at Austin Airport in Austin, NV. This change is made to support the transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR), ensuring safe and efficient management of air traffic. The rule details the specific airspace boundaries extending from 700 feet above the surface to accommodate rising terrain and adjust for departing and arriving IFR operations. The update is part of routine amendments to keep air traffic procedures current, and it does not have a significant economic impact.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule that modifies Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for certain airports. This rule addresses changes resulting from new criteria, new obstacles, and updates in the National Airspace System. It aims to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace usage and flight operations under instrument flight rules. The rule is effective from January 29, 2021, with compliance dates specified for each affected procedure.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the surface for Morton Hospital Heliport in Taunton, MA. This is to support new GPS-based navigation procedures and improve the safety of flights in this area. The proposal also involves updating the name and location details of Taunton Municipal Airport-King Field. Comments on this proposal are invited by April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the airspace at Great Falls International Airport in Montana. The proposal includes modifying Class E airspace in various ways to improve the management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This involves reducing the size of certain airspace areas and removing unnecessary references, such as the Great Falls VORTAC and Malmstrom AFB, from airspace descriptions. These changes aim to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management around the airport.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at various airports. This is done due to changes in navigational facilities, air traffic, or other criteria in the National Airspace System. The updated rules aim to ensure safe and efficient airspace use and flight operations. Notably, while some changes are implemented immediately for safety, others will take effect 30 days after publication, all relying on detailed FAA forms for specific information.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify several airspace classifications at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, Montana. These modifications to Class D and Class E airspaces aim to improve safety and management of flight operations using both visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR). The proposed changes would involve expanding certain airspace areas, realigning specific extensions, and updating documentation. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 10, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates, modifies, or removes certain flight procedures at specific airports. These changes are required due to new or updated criteria and changes in the airspace, such as new navigation facilities or air traffic needs. The updates aim to ensure flight safety and efficient use of airspace under instrument flight rules. The amendments were issued without the usual public notice due to their immediate impact on flight safety and are available for review online or at specific FAA locations.