FAA Scraps Air Rules Over Closed Pennsylvania Hospital Landing Pad
Published Date: 7/10/2025
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Summary
The FAA is removing the special controlled airspace around the Sunbury Community Hospital Heliport in Pennsylvania because the heliport is closed and no longer used. This change means pilots won’t need extra airspace rules there anymore, making flying simpler and safer. No costs or delays are expected, and the update happens soon to keep things current.
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Removal of Class E airspace at Sunbury
Pilots flying in Sunbury, PA will no longer have Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface around the Sunbury Community Hospital Heliport because the heliport is abandoned and no longer in operation. This removes the extra airspace rules for instrument flight operations there and is intended to simplify flying and maintain current airspace charts. No costs or delays are expected from this change.
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