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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class D airspace around William P. Gwinn Airport in Jupiter, Florida. This amendment would include airspace up to 2,500 feet above mean sea level within a 4.5-mile radius of the airport. The change aims to enhance safety and management of instrument flight operations. The public has until May 9, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace at the Sunbury Fire Department Heliport in Sunbury, NC. This new airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius to support new GPS-based standard instrument approach procedures. The purpose of this controlled airspace is to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations, particularly benefiting medevac helicopter operations by improving accessibility and healthcare access for the community. The regulation is effective on June 12, 2025, and aligns with annual updates to FAA airspace designations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to the Class E airspace at Battle Mountain Airport in Nevada. These changes include adjusting the size and boundaries of the airspace to better support the safety and efficiency of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. Specifically, the proposal involves modifying, establishing, or removing certain sections of Class E airspace around the airport and updating related legal descriptions. The FAA invites public comments on these proposed changes until February 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes how Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) are applied at certain airports. These updates are due to new or revised criteria and changes in the National Airspace System, like new navigational facilities and additional obstacles. The rule, meant to ensure safe and efficient air travel, becomes effective on February 18, 2025, with compliance dates specified for each SIAP and related procedures. The FAA explains that these changes are routine and do not have significant economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to update the Class E airspace at Mission Hospital McDowell in Marion, North Carolina. This amendment involves adding airspace for the Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport and correcting the hospital's name in official documents. It also changes the designated coordinates to enhance the safety and management of flights operating under instrument flight rules. The FAA determined that this routine update does not significantly impact the environment or small businesses.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule to establish Class E airspace at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport in Wyoming. This change is intended to support the airport's shift from visual flight to instrument flight operations, which requires defined airspace. The proposed airspace will extend upward from 700 feet within a 7-mile radius of the airport and includes additional specific extensions in different directions to support safe flight operations. Comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by March 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the surface for Morton Hospital Heliport in Taunton, MA. This is to support new GPS-based navigation procedures and improve the safety of flights in this area. The proposal also involves updating the name and location details of Taunton Municipal Airport-King Field. Comments on this proposal are invited by April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that updates, modifies, or removes certain flight procedures at specific airports. These changes are required due to new or updated criteria and changes in the airspace, such as new navigation facilities or air traffic needs. The updates aim to ensure flight safety and efficient use of airspace under instrument flight rules. The amendments were issued without the usual public notice due to their immediate impact on flight safety and are available for review online or at specific FAA locations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule modifying the Class E airspace over Cambridge Municipal Airport in Nebraska. This change involves expanding the airspace radius from 6.4 miles to 7.5 miles and correcting the geographical coordinates to better manage flights using instrument flight rules (IFR). Additionally, it involves removing a navigation aid called the Harry Strunk NDB, which is no longer needed. The FAA determined these updates would not significantly impact the environment or small businesses.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to create Class E airspace over Sparta, Kentucky. This change aims to support new instrument flight procedures at Gallatin County Airport and improve operations for flights that rely on instruments, known as IFR operations. Comments on the proposal are invited and must be received by May 15, 2025. The proposed airspace will extend upward from 700 feet above the ground within a 6.5-mile radius of the airport.