2024-31638Rule

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gaylord, MI

Published Date: 1/7/2025

Rule

Summary

The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Gaylord, Michigan because the old navigation system (VOR) was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. The new airspace rules kick in on April 17, 2025, with no extra costs for anyone.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Gaylord Class E Airspace Redrawn

The FAA changed the Class E airspace at Gaylord Regional Airport, MI to support instrument flight rules after the Gaylord VOR was decommissioned. Changes include reducing the airport radius from 7 miles to 6.6 miles, removing the Gaylord VORTAC and associated extensions, changing the east extension to 2 miles each side of the 090° bearing from the 6.6-mile radius to 10.5 miles east, adding an extension 9.5 miles north and 6 miles south of the 270° bearing from the RWY 09-LOC from the 6.6-mile radius to 10 miles west, and adding an extension within 2 miles each side of the 270° bearing from the 6.5/6.6-mile radius to 10.9 miles west of the airport.

No Added Costs or Significant Economic Impact

The FAA states the airspace amendment becomes effective April 17, 2025, and will impose no extra costs on anyone. The rule is certified to not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Rule Effective
1/7/2025
4/17/2025

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