Establishment of Class E Airspace; Crown Point, IN
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This proposed rule by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aims to establish Class E airspace at Crown Point, Indiana. This change is designed to support new instrument procedures and enhance instrument flight rule (IFR) operations at the Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital Heliport. The amendment will create airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a specified radius around the helipad, ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic in the area. Comments on this proposal are invited from the public and must be submitted by May 26, 2026. The FAA has emphasized transparency in the process and has provided multiple submission methods for public feedback, which will be considered before any final ruling is made.
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Key Changes
- Establishment of Class E airspace at Crown Point, IN.
- Extension of airspace upward from 700 feet above surface.
- Support for new IFR operations and instrument procedures.
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit public comments on the proposed Class E airspace establishment by May 26, 2026 to FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-3764 and Airspace Docket No. 26-AGL-5 using designated submission methods (regulations.gov, mail, hand delivery, or fax)
File comments through only one submission method and submit only one copy per commenter to avoid duplicate comments in the docket
Establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 6.9-mile radius of Franciscan Health Crown Point Hospital Heliport, Crown Point, IN, upon final rulemaking
Amend 14 CFR Part 71 to incorporate the new Class E airspace designation into FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points
Consider all public comments received on or before May 26, 2026 before acting on the proposed rulemaking