New Class E Airspace Guards Windsor's Hospital Helipad Flights
Published Date: 3/3/2025
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Summary
Windsor, NC is getting new controlled airspace starting 700 feet above the ground around ECU Health Bertie Hospital Heliport. This change helps pilots use GPS-based approaches safely when flying in bad weather or low visibility. It’s all about keeping flights smooth and secure, with no extra costs or delays for anyone.
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New Class E Airspace at Windsor Heliport
The FAA established Class E controlled airspace starting at 700 feet above the surface around ECU Health Bertie Hospital Heliport in Windsor, NC to support new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures. This change is intended to improve safety and the management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations and is described as causing no extra costs or delays for anyone.
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