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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) 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) issued a final rule modifying airspace at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. This rule expands and adjusts various airspace boundaries around the airport to improve safety and management for visual and instrument flight operations. The changes include expanding the Class D and E airspace areas to better contain aircraft during arrivals and departures. These updates aim to ensure that aircraft are appropriately guided during specific maneuvers and approaches, enhancing overall flight safety.

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 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 issued a final rule that updates the administrative details for the Class E airspace legal description at Crosby Municipal Airport in Crosby, North Dakota. These updates modify the airport's geographic location within the description and remove a redundant phrase, but they do not affect airspace boundaries or operational requirements. The FAA determined that these changes are routine and do not have significant economic or environmental impacts. The changes will be effective starting April 17, 2025.

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) 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 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.

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.