Amendment of Class E5 Airspace Over Elizabeth City, NC
Published Date: 4/17/2026
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Summary
Starting July 9, 2026, the FAA is expanding the Class E airspace around the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport in Elizabeth City, NC. This change adds a 6-mile radius of protected airspace from 700 feet above the ground to support new instrument landing procedures. Pilots flying near the heliport will need to follow these updated airspace rules, but there’s no cost impact for the public.
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