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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.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace at Dubois Airport in Wyoming. This change is intended to support the airport's transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR). The new airspace will help manage departing and arriving flights more efficiently by extending specific miles around the airport. The rule, effective February 20, 2025, has been deemed minimal in economic impact and is not expected to have significant environmental effects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending several VOR Federal Airways and a U.S. Area Navigation Route, as well as revoking one VOR airway. This change is due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid in Cincinnati, Kentucky, which is part of the FAA's plan to maintain a minimal operational network of VORs. As a result, segments of these airways have been altered or removed to ensure air traffic can still flow safely and efficiently. The amendments are part of the FAA's ongoing efforts to keep airspace management current without significant environmental impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending certain airways and routes due to the decommissioning of a navigation aid in Industry, Texas, as part of their VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendments affect Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-68, V-212, V-222, and RNAV Route T-220, while VOR Federal Airway V-558 is revoked entirely. These changes are intended to ensure continued safety and efficiency in the management of U.S. airspace. The rule will take effect on February 20, 2025, and is considered routine with minimal economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that creates Class E airspace at Challis Airport in Idaho. This new airspace regulation starts 700 feet above the ground and is part of changing the airport operations from visual to instrument flight rules. It will help manage and safeguard flights as they take off and land by covering a 6-mile area around the airport with specific extensions north and east. This update, effective from June 12, 2025, ensures efficient and safe airspace usage without posing significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made changes to the restricted airspace areas R-2103A and R-2103B at Fort Novosel, Alabama, and created a new restricted area R-2103C. These adjustments alter the height limits for these zones but do not change their lateral boundaries or increase total airspace. The primary objective is to align these areas with daily mission needs and to allow joint use by non-participant aircraft when U.S. Army training is not in progress. The changes are effective from April 17, 2025, and have no significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace for Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, New Hampshire. This airspace would start 700 feet above the ground and encompass a 6-mile radius around the heliport to support a new instrument approach procedure. The rule aims to enhance the safety and management of flights in this area. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to rename the existing restricted airspace area R-2206 to R-2206A and establish six new restricted areas—R-2206B to R-2206G—above the Clear Air Force Station in Clear, Alaska. These changes are to protect aircraft from high-intensity radiation from the Long Range Discrimination Radar, essential for the U.S. missile defense system. The proposal was requested by the U.S. Air Force to ensure aviation safety by segregating non-participating aircraft. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal before April 26, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish Class E airspace above Transylvania Community Hospital in Brevard, NC. This airspace extends upward from 700 feet within a 6-mile radius of the hospital's heliport. The purpose of this action is to support new GPS-based navigation procedures, ensuring the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The rule is not expected to have a significant impact on the economy or the environment.