🏥Amendment of Class E Airspace in Marion, NC
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Marion, NC
Summary
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Mission Hospital McDowell, Marion, NC, by adding airspace for Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport. This action also corrects the name from McDowell Hospital to Mission Hospital McDowell. It also removes Point In Space Coordinates for McDowell Hospital and replaces them with the correct Mission Hospital McDowell coordinates. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The amendment of Class E airspace at Mission Hospital McDowell directly affects businesses requiring compliance with new airspace regulations, particularly in the aviation and healthcare sectors. The establishment of controlled airspace is necessary for managing instrument flight rules operations, which may implicate air transport services and medical emergencies.