✈️Regulatory Changes for Standard Instrument Approach Procedures
This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPS) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class E Airspace Regulations for Hagerstown, MD
This action amends the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface designated for Hagerstown, MD, by updating the reference to the St. Thomas Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Station and Tactical Air Navigation System (VORTAC) to show it as the St. Thomas Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN). This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations in the area.
Learn More🛩️Executive Order 14305
Executive Order 14305 focuses on restoring American control over national airspace and enhancing public safety against threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). It establishes a Federal Task Force to coordinate regulatory measures, improve enforcement, and aid private infrastructure owners in mitigating drone-related risks, while emphasizing the importance of national security and critical infrastructure protection.
Learn More✈️Establishment of Class E Airspace in Zuni, NM by FAA
This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Zuni, NM. The FAA is proposing this action to support new instrument procedures and to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D and E5 Airspace in Dover, DE
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace at Dover Air Force Base (AFB) due to the current designated airspace not properly containing instrument flight rule operations. Additionally, this action proposes to establish Class E surface airspace and to revoke Class E surface extension airspace extending upward from the surface above Dover AFB, Dover, DE, due to the airspace no longer meeting the specifications of its current designation. This action also proposes to amend the boundaries of Class E airspace extending upward from 700ft that no longer meets the requirements for its specific designation due to the amendment or cancellation of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures. This action would also update the coordinates for Dover AFB, Dover, DE, Delaware Airpark, Dover, DE, and the Dover TACAN.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airspace Regulation Changes Over Kinston, NC
This action proposes to amend the Class D airspace at Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field Airport, Kinston, NC, by updating the airport reference point (ARP) coordinates. Additionally, this proposes to amend the Class E airspace due to the currently designated airspace no longer meeting the requirements of its designation.
Learn More✈️Class D and E Airspace Amendment Over Hickory, NC
This action revises an earlier notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that the FAA published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2025, by replacing an incorrect reference point within the Class D and Class E2 airspace descriptions and by adding a reference to the Tawba Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) to the Class E5 airspace description. This revised action continues to propose amending the Class D and Class E surface airspace at Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory NC, by increasing the radius and establishing an extension to the surface area due to standard instrument approach procedure and runway configuration changes. Additionally, this action continues to propose amending Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, NC by increasing the radius and adding an extension. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Learn More✈️Withdrawal of Proposed Airspace Amendment for Morgantown, WV
This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on March 31, 2025, proposing to amend Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown, WV. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of that NPRM is warranted as new airspace data have been received which significantly change the requirements for the proposed airspace. FAA expects to publish a new NPRM to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown, WV, after assessing the new data.
Learn More✈️Amendment of Class D Airspace at Laurence G. Hanscom Field
This action updates an airspace legal description by correcting the airport name at Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA. This action also replaces the reference to "Airport/Facility Directory" within the legal description with "Chart Supplement". This action does not change the airspace boundaries or operating requirements.
Learn More🏥Establishment of Class E Airspace in Blue Hill, ME
This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Blue Hill, ME, by adding airspace for Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Heliport, Blue Hill, ME. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this heliport.
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