Establishment of Class E Airspace; Brevard, NC
Published Date: 1/16/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting April 17, 2025, new Class E airspace will be set up around the Transylvania Community Hospital heliport in Brevard, NC. This change helps pilots safely use GPS-based flight paths when flying in and out of the heliport. No extra costs for the public, but it’s a big win for safer skies and smoother helicopter landings!
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Class E Airspace for Brevard Heliport
Starting April 17, 2025, the FAA establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of Transylvania Community Hospital Heliport (Lat. 35°15'24" N, Long. 82°42'39" W) in Brevard, NC. The controlled airspace supports new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures for instrument flight rules (IFR) operations and is declared necessary for safety and airspace management.
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