Search Results for keywords:"airspace proposal"

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  • 2025-00503 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Sunbury, NC
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4682
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to create Class E airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground for the Sunbury Fire Department Heliport in Sunbury, NC. This new airspace is necessary to ensure the safety and management of flights that follow instrument flight rules (IFR) in the area. The public can submit comments on this proposal until March 3, 2025. The proposal notes that changes to the designated airspace are routine and not expected to significantly affect the economy or small entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make a safe flying area in the sky above a place in Sunbury, NC, so that helicopters can fly safely using instruments, like when the weather is bad. They are asking people what they think about this until early March 2025.

  • 2025-06609 — Modification of Class D Airspace, Establishment of Class E Airspace; San Bernardino International Airport, San Bernardino, CA
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16474
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that was published on October 11, 2024. This rule aimed to modify Class D airspace, establish Class E airspace, and update legal descriptions at the San Bernardino International Airport in California. After receiving numerous public comments citing concerns about airspace proximity, radar services, and safety risks, the FAA concluded that it would be better to withdraw the proposal and reconsider its design. Future plans will address the issues raised during the public comment period.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of airplanes were thinking about changing the sky rules around an airport in California. But they decided not to do it because many people said it might make things confusing or less safe.