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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace in Chambersburg, PA. The proposal involves updating references from the St. Thomas VORTAC to the St. Thomas TACAN and amending airport coordinates and names for the Franklin County Regional Airport. These changes are intended to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The FAA invites public comments on the proposal until June 2, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule impacting the airspace around Gainesville Regional Airport in Gainesville, Florida. This rule increases Class E airspace upward from 700 feet above the surface to a 7-mile radius around the airport and a 7-mile radius around Shands Cair Heliport to support new instrument approaches. It also updates the terminology in airspace descriptions from "Notice to Airmen" to "Notice to Air Missions" and "Airport/Facility Directory" to "Chart Supplement." The rule is effective on February 20, 2025, and aims to improve safety and efficiency for air travel in the area.

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) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace at Mineral Wells, TX, following the decommissioning of the Mineral Wells non-directional beacon. The proposal includes updating airport and VORTAC geographic coordinates, renaming the airport, and modifying the airspace dimensions to enhance safety and compliance with FAA regulations. Public comments on the proposed changes are invited until April 21, 2025. The overall objective is to ensure airspace efficiency and support instrument flight rule operations at Mineral Wells Regional Airport.

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.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the airspace around Fosston Municipal Airport-Anderson Field in Fosston, MN, and Little Falls/Morrison County Airport-Lindbergh Field in Little Falls, MN. These changes involve adjusting the size of the Class E airspace due to the decommissioning of certain navigational beacons, leading to a decrease in the airspace radius from 7 miles to a smaller radius for both airports. The names and locations of these airports in the FAA's records will also be updated. Public comments on these changes must be submitted by March 1, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a direct final rule changing how a reference point for airspace near Lebanon Municipal Airport, New Hampshire, is described. Due to the decommissioning of the BURGR Outer Marker, the FAA has replaced this reference with specific geographical coordinates in their regulations to keep the airspace's dimensions the same. This rule does not alter the boundaries or the operating requirements of the airspace. The FAA states that public comments were not necessary as the change is technical, without significant effects on the public or industry.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing amendments to the airspace classifications around Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, NC. These changes involve adjustments to the Class D, E2, E4, and E5 airspace to better accommodate instrument flight rule operations and standard instrument approach procedures. The planned modifications include expanding certain airspace boundaries to more effectively control air traffic in the region. Interested parties have until June 16, 2025, to submit comments regarding these proposed changes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend Class E airspace in Kenansville, North Carolina. This amendment involves adding controlled airspace around ECU Health Duplin Heliport, necessary for the safety and efficient management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. Effective from April 17, 2025, the action ensures that the designated airspace accommodates aircraft procedures by extending from 700 feet above ground within a specified radius of the heliport. The rule change is considered routine and does not have a significant economic impact or environmental effects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to amend the Class E airspace at Nappanee Municipal Airport in Indiana. This change is due to a review following the decommissioning of the Goshen VOR as part of a program improving air navigation. The amendments will include expanding the airspace to within a 6.3-mile radius of the airport and updating its geographic coordinates to align with the FAA's database. Public comments on this proposal are invited until June 9, 2025.