Type:Rule
Citation:90 FR 4609
Reading Time:about 4 minutes
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.
Simple Explanation
The FAA has made a new rule to create special airspace around a hospital in Brevard, NC, so helicopters can land safely using GPS. This is like marking a safe area in the sky to help helicopter pilots find their way easily.