Crown Point, Indiana Gets FAA's Airspace Upgrade for Foggy Flights
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create new Class E airspace around Crown Point, Indiana, to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. This change mainly affects pilots and air traffic controllers in the area and aims to improve flight operations without extra costs. You can share your thoughts on this plan until May 26, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace Around Heliport
The FAA proposes new Class E airspace around Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital Heliport in Crown Point, IN. The airspace would extend upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile radius to support new instrument procedures and IFR (instrument flight rule) operations for local pilots and air traffic controllers.
No Significant Small-Business Impact
The FAA certified that this proposed establishment of Class E airspace will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency also states the anticipated economic impact of this proposal is minimal.
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