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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8908
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend Class E airspace in Kinston, North Carolina. This rule adds airspace extending 700 feet upward from the surface to include a 6-mile radius around Lenoir Memorial Hospital Heliport, and updates coordinates for the Kinston Regional Jetport. The changes ensure safe and effective management of aircraft operations under instrument flight rules (IFR) in the area. These amendments are necessary for the ongoing safety and efficiency of air travel in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the airspace rules over Kinston, North Carolina, by adding a new area around a hospital to help airplanes and helicopters fly safely, especially when it's cloudy or foggy. These changes are made to keep everyone safe in the sky.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10803
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has changed the flying rules for planes at an airport in Dumas, Arkansas, to make flying safer after an old piece of equipment that helped pilots navigate was turned off.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 96522
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update the airspace at Flagstaff Pullman Airport in Flagstaff, AZ. This rule modifies Class D airspace by reducing its radius and updates terms like "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions." It also establishes a new Class E airspace extension and removes unnecessary sections of Class E airspace. These changes are intended to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations without significant environmental or economic impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help make planes fly safely have changed the rules about how airplanes can fly near a specific airport in Flagstaff, Arizona. They made some areas smaller and took away parts they don't need anymore to make flying easier and safer.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15929
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a change to the sky rules in Marysville, Ohio, to make flying safer and better by adjusting the map and sky space for planes when they're flying in certain ways. This is like when you rearrange furniture in a room to make more space for playing safely.

  • 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:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10810
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes the airspace rules for several towns in Minnesota. This action includes updating and revoking the Class E airspace areas due to the removal of certain navigation beacons. The rule involves updating the airport names and geographic coordinates to match FAA records and supports instrument flight operations at these airports. It also revokes the airspace at Silver Bay Municipal Airport as it is no longer needed. The FAA concluded that these are routine updates that have minimal environmental impact and do not significantly affect small business entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the rules for flying around some towns in Minnesota because they no longer need certain navigation guides in the area. They also decided that one airport, Silver Bay, doesn't need special airspace anymore because the special flying procedures there are no longer used.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3780
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending Class E airspace at Elkhart-Morton County Airport in Kansas. This change is due to the removal of an important navigation beacon that was decommissioned. The amendment adjusts airspace regulations to aid in the safe movement of aircraft and effective use of the airspace. This rule is a routine technical update with minimal impact and does not significantly affect the environment.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA changed the rules about invisible lines in the sky over an airport in Kansas because they took away an old flying beacon. This helps planes fly safely over the area.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14221
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule change to modify the airspace classifications around Morgantown Municipal Airport in West Virginia. This amendment aims to better support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations by adjusting the radii and removing outdated elements from the airspace description. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited before May 15, 2025. The proposed changes are part of routine updates to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and improve aviation safety and efficiency.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change the airplane flying rules around Morgantown Airport to make flying safer and better. They're asking people to tell them what they think about the changes by May 15, 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:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100302
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Ottumwa Regional Airport in Iowa. This change is necessary due to the removal of outdated navigation equipment and aligns the airport's official name and coordinates with the FAA's aeronautical database. The modification aims to ensure compliance with FAA standards and support safe instrument flight operations. The rule is effective from February 20, 2025, and has been determined to have minimal environmental impact and economic significance.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA decided to change the flying space rules around a small airport in Iowa because they took away an old tool used for directions and want things to match their map. This update helps planes fly safely and starts in February 2025.