Establishment of Class E Airspace; North Conway, NH
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create new Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground near Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH. This change helps pilots use a new instrument approach, making flights safer and smoother. If you have thoughts, send them by March 3, 2025—no costs or big disruptions expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace near Heliport
This proposal would create Class E controlled airspace starting at 700 feet above the ground within a 6-mile radius of Memorial Hospital Heliport in North Conway, NH. The airspace is intended to allow a new instrument approach and to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area; comments are due March 3, 2025.
No Significant Economic Impact Expected
The FAA states this proposed amendment is routine, will only affect air traffic procedures and navigation, and "will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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