🛩️FAA Delays Effective Date for Class E Airspace Amendment in Tarboro, NC
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Tarboro, NC
Summary
On May 2, 2025, the FAA issued a final rule amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for ECU Health Edgecombe Heliport, Tarboro, NC, to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) global positioning system (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures serving the heliport. That final rule also updated the coordinates to reflect the most current and accurate location for Tarboro Edgecombe Airport. This action delays the effective date of that final rule by changing it from June 12, 2025, to August 7, 2025, to align with the publication dates of aeronautical charts.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
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The delay of the effective date for amending Class E airspace affects compliance for businesses in aviation and related sectors. It requires businesses to prepare for updated aeronautical procedures, highlighting potential impacts on operations and scheduling.