2 May 2025
✈️Class E Airspace Amendment in Tarboro, NC - Business Impacts
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Tarboro, NC
Summary
This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface by increasing the radius to 6.9 miles (previously 6.5 miles) to encompass ECU Health Edgecombe Heliport, Tarboro. This action also updates the coordinates to reflect the most current and accurate location for Tarboro Edgecombe Airport. 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, which is related to safety and management of IFR operations, may require businesses operating in the aviation sector to comply with new airspace regulations, thus affecting operational procedures and possibly incurring additional costs.