2025-05059Proposed Rule

Petersburg, AK, Airspace Tweaked for Safer Flights

Published Date: 3/31/2025

Proposed Rule

Summary

The airspace around Petersburg James A Johnson Airport is getting a smart update to make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments. This change tweaks the airspace starting 700 feet above the ground, cleans up some old, extra rules, and fixes the airport’s official description. No extra costs or delays—just better skies for everyone flying in and out!

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Class E Airspace Modified at Petersburg AK

This proposal changes the Class E airspace around Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Petersburg, AK by modifying the airspace that begins at 700 feet above the surface to better contain instrument flight procedures. It also removes redundant Class E airspace and updates parts of the airport’s legal description to support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.

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Published Date
3/31/2025

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