FAA Creates New Airspace Around Ohio Hospital Heliport
Published Date: 7/10/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting October 29, 2026, new Class E airspace will be set up around the University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Heliport in Geneva, Ohio. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit, and there’s no cost impact for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Geneva Heliport
Starting October 29, 2026, the FAA establishes Class E airspace around University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Heliport in Geneva, OH. The airspace begins at 700 feet above the surface and covers a 9-mile radius to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations, which the rule says will help local pilots and air traffic controllers operate more safely.
Operators Face At Most De Minimis Costs
The FAA says this rule will result in, at most, de minimis costs from compliance or minor flight rerouting for operators, and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The document also states there is no cost impact for the public.
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