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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 The amendment increases the airport's airspace radius and removes outdated references to align with current FAA regulations.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 proposed a rule to establish Class E airspace for MSP GHQ Heliport in Framingham, Massachusetts. This newly designated airspace would begin at 700 feet above the ground to support advanced GPS-based navigation and ensure safe control of aircraft operations in the area. The change is part of routine updates to air traffic procedures and is expected to have minimal economic impact. Public comments on the proposal are welcome until March 5, 2021.

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) 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 a new rule to create Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around Monhegan Island Heliport in Maine. This will help facilitate the safe navigation of aircraft using new GPS approach procedures for instrument flight rules in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 5, 2021. This proposed change is intended to enhance safety and efficiency in airspace management without significantly impacting small businesses.

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) 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 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) 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), part of the Department of Transportation, is proposing changes to the Class E airspace around Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV. This change is necessary because the older navigation system, the Beckley VOR, is being phased out. The proposal aims to update airspace rules to ensure flight safety and support local flight operations. Public comments on these proposed changes can be submitted until March 3, 2025.