New Airspace Rules for Indiana Hospital Helipad
Published Date: 6/10/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is creating new Class E airspace around the Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital Heliport in Crown Point, Indiana. This change helps pilots use special instrument flight rules safely and starts on October 29, 2026. It mainly affects pilots flying in and out of this heliport, with no extra costs for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace for Crown Point Heliport
The FAA is creating Class E airspace around Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital Heliport that starts at 700 feet above the surface and covers a 6.9-mile radius. This change supports new instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and becomes effective on October 29, 2026. It mainly affects pilots who fly in and out of this heliport by changing the controlled airspace they operate in.
Minimal Economic Impact Certified
The FAA says this airspace rule will cause, at most, de minimis costs from compliance or minor flight rerouting and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule therefore imposes no extra costs on the public and is expected to have minimal economic effects for operators.
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