Class E Airspace Updated Around Ahoskie, North Carolina
Published Date: 3/5/2025
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Summary
The airspace around Ahoskie, NC is getting an upgrade! New airspace is added for the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport to support safer flying with new instrument approaches. Plus, the Tri-County airport info is updated, and all changes make sure the airspace follows the latest safety rules—no extra costs or delays for pilots.
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New Class E Airspace for Heliport
If you fly to or from the ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport in Ahoskie, NC, the FAA is adding Class E controlled airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface to support new instrument approach procedures. The FAA says this controlled airspace is needed for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations and that there will be no extra costs or delays for pilots.
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