Amendment of Class E5 Airspace Over Elizabeth City, NC
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded the Class E5 airspace over Elizabeth City, NC, to include airspace extending upward from 700 feet above ground within a 6-mile radius of the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport. This change accommodates new instrument approach procedures at the heliport, ensuring safer and more efficient air traffic operations in the area. Pilots and aviation operations in the region should be aware of the updated airspace boundaries.
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Key Changes
- Expansion of Class E5 airspace over Elizabeth City, NC.
- Inclusion of airspace within a 6-mile radius of the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport.
- Facilitation of new instrument approach procedures.
Obligations
What this law requires
Pilots and aviation operations must adhere to the updated Class E5 airspace boundaries extending upward from 700 feet above ground within a 6-mile radius of Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport.
Pilots and airlines operating in the area must adhere to the newly established boundaries of Class E5 airspace over Elizabeth City, NC.
The FAA must publish conforming amendments to FAA Order JO 7400.11 to reflect the updated Class E5 airspace designation.
Affected operators must ensure that their operations comply with the new instrument approach procedures developed for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Heliport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will incorporate the new airspace designations into FAA Order JO 7400.11K as of the effective date.