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  • 2021-02047 — Proposed Revocation of Class E Airspace; Mineola, TX
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10889
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to revoke a specific area of Class E airspace at Mineola Wisener Field, Mineola, TX, because the airport's instrument procedures have been canceled. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposal by April 9, 2021. This change is deemed routine and is not expected to have a significant economic impact. The agency is seeking feedback on various aspects of the proposal to help guide their final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to stop using special flying rules at a small airport in Texas because they won't use their special flying instruments anymore. They're asking people to share their thoughts about this idea.

  • 2025-02668 — Revocation of Class E Airspace; Pinecreek, MN
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9701
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to remove the Class E airspace designation at Pinecreek, Minnesota. This action is due to the cancellation of instrument procedures and the airport's closure, meaning the airspace is no longer needed. The proposed change is part of routine updates to airspace regulations and is expected to have minimal impact. The public can submit comments on this proposal until April 4, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to stop using a special flying zone over Pinecreek, Minnesota because the airport there is closed, and they don't need it anymore. People can tell the FAA what they think about this until April 4, 2025.

  • 2021-03518 — Amendment of Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Multiple Minnesota Towns
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10810
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA is changing the rules for flying around some towns in Minnesota because they no longer need certain navigation guides in the area. They also decided that one airport, Silver Bay, doesn't need special airspace anymore because the special flying procedures there are no longer used.

  • 2024-31642 — Revocation of Class E Airspace; Follett, TX
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1031
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that revokes the Class E airspace at Follett, Texas, as the airport's instrument procedures have been canceled, making the airspace unnecessary. This rule takes effect on April 17, 2025, following approval by the Director of the Federal Register. The regulation is not considered a significant regulatory action, as it primarily pertains to air traffic procedures without significant economic impacts. Additionally, the FAA found that this action qualifies for an environmental exclusion, as it does not lead to any notable environmental effects.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA has decided that a special piece of sky at an airport in Follett, Texas, is no longer needed because the airport's special flying instructions are not being used anymore.