FAA Fixes Indiana Airspace and Hospital Heliport Name
Published Date: 6/15/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Bedford, Indiana, because they’re retiring an old navigation system called the Hoosier VOR. They’re also fixing the name of the IU Health Bedford Hospital Heliport to match official records. These changes help keep flights safe and smooth, with public comments open until July 30, 2026, and no extra costs for anyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E Airspace Radius Expanded
If you operate aircraft near Bedford, Indiana, the FAA proposes to expand the Class E airspace at Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport from a 6.5-mile radius to a 7-mile radius and establish a 6-mile radius for the IU Health Bedford Hospital Heliport point in space. The change is tied to the decommissioning of the Hoosier VOR and is intended to support instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures and operations; it may cause minor flight rerouting for operators.
FAA Finds No Significant Small-Business Burden
The FAA certifies this proposed amendment is routine, not a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ and is expected to result in at most de minimis costs from compliance or minor flight rerouting. It also certifies the proposal will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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