Search Results for keywords:"air traffic management"

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  • 2025-03533 — Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ahoskie, NC
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11216
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule to update Class E airspace in Ahoskie, NC. This change adds new airspace for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport and updates information for the Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field Airport. The amendments ensure airspace compliance with FAA standards and support new instrument approach procedures needed for the safety of flight operations. These updates will help manage air traffic more efficiently and safely in the area starting from April 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is making the sky around Ahoskie, NC safer by adding new flying paths for helicopters and updating the airport's information so pilots can follow the rules better.

  • 2024-30515 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Austin Airport, Austin, NV
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104402
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new rule to establish Class E airspace at Austin Airport in Austin, NV. This change is made to support the transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR), ensuring safe and efficient management of air traffic. The rule details the specific airspace boundaries extending from 700 feet above the surface to accommodate rising terrain and adjust for departing and arriving IFR operations. The update is part of routine amendments to keep air traffic procedures current, and it does not have a significant economic impact.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made a new rule for airplanes flying at a small airport in Austin, NV. This rule is like drawing a new line in the sky to help planes fly safely when they can't see as well during bad weather.

  • 2021-01617 — Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Port Alsworth, AK
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10505
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the Department of Transportation has proposed a new rule to create Class E airspace at the Wilder/Natwick LLC Airport in Port Alsworth, Alaska. This would extend from 700 feet above the ground to help with new navigation procedures and improve flight safety. The proposal is open for public comments until April 8, 2021, and the FAA will consider these comments when finalizing the rule. The change aims to support instrument flight rule operations and enhance overall air traffic management within the National Airspace System.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to create a special zone in the sky above a small airport in Alaska so that airplanes can fly safely using new navigation systems. They are asking people to give their opinions about this plan until April 8, 2021, before making a final decision.

  • 2025-03589 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: FAA Runway Slot Administration and Schedule
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11352
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection related to airport runway slot administration and scheduling. This initiative aims to manage air traffic demand and reduce delays at key airports. The FAA gathers slot data from U.S. and foreign air carriers operating at major airports like JFK and LAX, ensuring efficient airspace use. Public comments are invited to improve the quality and reduce the burden of this information collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to hear what people think about its plan to keep collecting information from airlines about when they can use busy airport runways. This will help make sure planes take off and land on time, without lots of delays.