New Air Zone Shields Oregon Hospital Chopper Landings
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is planning to create new Class E airspace around Providence Seaside Hospital Heliport in Seaside, Oregon, starting 700 feet above the ground. This change helps pilots safely use GPS-based flight paths for takeoffs and landings, making helicopter flights smoother and safer. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by January 26, 2026—no costs or fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Seaside Heliport
The FAA proposes new Class E airspace at Providence Seaside Hospital Heliport beginning 700 feet above the surface to contain the RNAV (GPS) 17 approach and the CEKOG ONE (RNAV) departure. The airspace would contain departing IFR operations until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface and arriving IFR operations below 1,500 feet, covering an area about 3.7 by 10.3 miles to make helicopter flights smoother and safer.
No Significant Small-Entity Economic Impact
The FAA determined this proposed airspace change is routine, will not be a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866, and will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency states the anticipated impact is minimal and no regulatory evaluation is warranted.
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