FAA Shuts Down Skies Over Dying Pinecreek Airport
Published Date: 2/18/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is shutting down the Class E airspace at Pinecreek, MN because the airport is closing and the special flight procedures are no longer in use. Pilots flying near Pinecreek will need to adjust their plans since this airspace won’t be controlled anymore. This change saves money and takes effect once finalized, making skies simpler and safer!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E Airspace Revoked at Pinecreek
If you fly near Pinecreek, MN, the FAA is proposing to remove the Class E controlled airspace there because the airport is closing and the instrument procedures were cancelled. You will need to change flight plans and operations near Pinecreek once the revocation is finalized.
Airport Closure and Procedure Cancellation
The Pinecreek, MN airport is closing and its instrument flight procedures have been cancelled. If you used that airport or those procedures, you will lose access to them once the closure and cancellations take effect.
Proposed Action Will Save Money
The FAA says revoking the Class E airspace at Pinecreek will save money once the action is finalized. The document states the change saves money as part of the proposal.
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