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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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending the legal descriptions for the Class D and E airspace areas near Abbotsford Airport in British Columbia. This modification updates the administrative details without altering the airspace boundaries or operating requirements. The changes involve correcting the geographic location references and aligning them with FAA records. As these adjustments are administrative and routine, the rule doesn't have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace around Marysville, Ohio. This amendment follows the removal of the Marysville nondirectional beacon (NDB) and will bring the airspace in line with FAA standards to better support flight operations. Specifically, it involves expanding the Class E airspace area from a 6.3-mile radius to a 6.7-mile radius and includes other updates related to airspace boundaries. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 21, 2025.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to change the Class E airspace at Payson, Arizona. This change is a result of airspace reviews done due to the removal of the Payson non-directional beacon (NDB). The proposal involves expanding the airspace radius from 6 miles to 20.9 miles and updating the airport's name and geographic coordinates to match the FAA's database. This is intended to comply with FAA regulations and support instrument flight operations at the airport. The public can submit comments on this proposal until April 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to create Class E airspace above Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport in Wyoming. This change supports the airport's transition from visual to instrument flight operations by increasing the safety and efficiency of airplane arrivals and departures. The new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the ground and is defined using specific geographic coordinates. This rule is considered a routine update and is not expected to have significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding airspace in Austin, TX. This correction fixes a typographical error in the geographic coordinates for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's Runway 18R-LOC. The correct coordinates are changed from “(Lat. 30°11′36″ N, long. 97°40′42″ W)” to “(Lat. 30°10′36″ N, long. 97°40′42″ W)”. This action ensures the proper establishment of Class E airspace in Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, TX.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish a new Class E airspace at Hughes Airport in Hughes, Alaska. This new airspace would extend upward from 700 feet above the ground to support new area navigation (RNAV) procedures, ensuring safe operations for instrument flight rules (IFR) aircraft. The creation of this airspace aims to improve the management of air traffic around the airport, ensuring that aircraft can safely approach and depart. Comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 8, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized an amendment to the Class E airspace in Marysville, Ohio, prompted by the removal of the Marysville nondirectional beacon. This change updates the geographic coordinates and expands the airspace coverage to improve safety and efficiency for aircraft following instrument flight rules (IFR) at Union County Airport. The amendment increases the airport's airspace radius and removes outdated references to align with current FAA regulations. This action is considered routine and will not have a significant environmental or economic impact.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport in Gillette, WY. This rule eliminates the Class D airspace, creates a new Class E surface area, and modifies existing Class E airspace to better support departing and arriving aircraft. These changes are intended to enhance safety following the permanent closure of the airport's control tower. The FAA determined that this rule does not have significant economic or environmental impacts.