Search Results for keywords:"Raleigh County Memorial Airport"

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  • 2025-06688 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beckley, WV
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16459
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is changing the rules for airplanes flying around Beckley, West Virginia by updating the map they use in the sky. This will help pilots find their way better and make flying safer, starting in August 2025.

  • 2025-00972 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beckley, WV
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4681
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change the airspace near an airport in Beckley, WV because an old navigation tool is being taken away. People can share what they think about these changes until March 3, 2025.