Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lynchburg, VA, 54254-54256 [2023-16947]
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Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February
26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant
preparation of a regulatory evaluation as
the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will
only affect air traffic procedures and air
navigation, it is certified that this
proposed rule, when promulgated, will
not have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 2, 2023.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group,
Western Service Center.
Environmental Review
[Docket No. FAA–2023–1736; Airspace
Docket No. 23–AEA–14]
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More
Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AWP NV E5 Minden, NV [Amended]
Minden-Tahoe Airport, NV
(Lat. 39°00′02″ N, long. 119°45′04″ W)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
radius of the Minden-Tahoe Airport and 1.8
miles on each side of a 359° bearing from the
airport extending from the 6.5-mile radius to
6.57 miles north of the airport and 1.2 miles
on each side of a 180 bearing from the airport
extending from the 6.5-mile radius to 7 miles
south of the airport.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The Proposed Amendment
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Lynchburg, VA
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
§ 71.1
[FR Doc. 2023–17016 Filed 8–9–23; 8:45 am]
This action proposes to
amend Class D airspace, Class E surface
airspace, and Class E airspace
designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area for Lynchburg Regional
Airport/Preston Glenn Field,
Lynchburg, VA. This action would
increase the radius for this airport, as
well as amending verbiage in the
descriptions.
SUMMARY:
Comments must be received on
or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
by FAA Docket No. FAA–2023–1736
and Airspace Docket No. [23–AEA–14)
using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov and follow the
online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket
Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
20590–0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Operations at (202) 493–2251.
Docket: Background documents or
comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov anytime. Follow
the online instructions for accessing the
docket or go to the Docket Operations in
Room W12–140 of the West Building
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
DATES:
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Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points and
subsequent amendments can be viewed
online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
publications/. You may also contact the
Rules and Regulations Group, Office of
Policy, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: (202) 267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
College Park, GA 30337; Telephone:
(404) 305–6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator.
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority, as it would
amend Class D and Class E airspace in
Lynchburg, VA. An airspace evaluation
determined that this update is necessary
to support IFR operations in the area.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to
participate in this rulemaking by
submitting written comments, data, or
views. Comments are specifically
invited on the overall regulatory,
aeronautical, economic, environmental,
and energy-related aspects of the
proposal. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the
proposal, explain the reason for any
recommended change, and include
supporting data. To ensure the docket
does not contain duplicate comments,
commenters should submit only once if
comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy
of written comments if comments are
filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all
comments it receives and a report
summarizing each substantive public
contact with FAA personnel concerning
this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
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on this proposal, the FAA will consider
all comments it receives on or before the
closing date for comments. The FAA
will consider comments filed after the
comment period has closed if it is
possible without incurring expense or
delay. The FAA may change this
proposal in light of the comments it
receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
public to better inform its rulemaking
process. DOT posts these comments,
without edits, including any personal
information the commenter provides, to
www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
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Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document
may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov.
Recently published rulemaking
documents can be accessed through the
FAA’s web page at www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications/airspace_
amendments/.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Operations office
(see ADDRESSES section for address,
phone number, and hours of
operations). An informal docket may
also be examined during regular
business hours at the office of the
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Administration, Room 210, 1701
Columbia Ave., College Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class E airspace
designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004 of
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1 annually. This document
proposes to amend the current version
of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022. These
updates would subsequently be
published in the next update to FAA
Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO
7400.11G is publicly available as listed
in the ADDRESSES section of this
document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to
14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
airspace and Class E surface airspace by:
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• Updating the airport name to
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston
Glenn Field (previously Lynchburg
Regional-Preston Glenn Field Airport).
• Increasing the radius to 4.6 miles
(previously 4.5 miles).
• Removing the city name from the
airport header.
• Removing the state name from the
Falwell Airport header.
• Replacing the terms Notice to
Airmen with Notice to Air Missions and
Airport/Facility Directory with Chart
Supplement.
• Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC
from the description, as it is
unnecessary in describing the airspace.
The FAA proposes an amendment to
14 CFR part 71 to amend Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area by:
• Updating the airport name to
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston
Glenn Field
• Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC
from the description is unnecessary in
describing the airspace.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this
proposed regulation only involves an
established body of technical
regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to
keep them operationally current. It,
therefore: (1) is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866; (2) is not a ‘‘significant
rule’’ under Department of
Transportation (DOT) Regulatory
Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034;
February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory
evaluation as the anticipated impact is
so minimal. Since this is a routine
matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when
promulgated, will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an
environmental analysis in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F,
‘‘Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,’’ prior to any FAA final
regulatory action.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as
follows:
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PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for part 71
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 19, 2022, and
effective September 15, 2022, is
amended as follows:
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Paragraph 5000
Class D Airspace.
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AEA VA D Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn
Field, VA
(Lat. 37°19′31″ N, long. 79°12′04″ W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37°22′41″ N, long. 79°07′20″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface to and including 3,400 feet MSL
within a 4.6-mile radius of Lynchburg
Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field,
excluding the portion within a .5-mile radius
of Falwell Airport. This Class D airspace area
is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to
Air Missions. The effective date and time
will thereafter be published continuously in
the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6002
Class E Surface Airspace.
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AEA VA E2 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn
Field, VA
(Lat. 37°19′31″ N, long. 79°12′04″ W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37°22′41″ N, long. 79°07′20″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within a 4.6-mile radius of Lynchburg
Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field,
excluding the portion within a .5-mile radius
of Falwell Airport. This Class E airspace area
is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to
Air Missions. The effective date and time
will thereafter be published continuously in
the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace
Designated as an Extension to Class D or
Class E Surface Area.
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AEA VA E4 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn
Field, VA
(Lat. 37°19′31″ N, long. 79°12′04″ W)
That airspace extending upward from the
surface within 1.6-miles each side of the 028°
bearing of Lynchburg Regional Airport/
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Preston Glenn Field, extending from the 4.6mile radius to 7.1 miles northeast of the
airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of the
208° bearing of the airport, extending from
the 4.6-mile radius to 6.5-miles southwest of
the airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August
3, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North,
Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic
Organization.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1736; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-14]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Lynchburg, VA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, Class E
surface airspace, and Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area for Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn
Field, Lynchburg, VA. This action would increase the radius for this
airport, as well as amending verbiage in the descriptions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2023-1736 and
Airspace Docket No. [23-AEA-14) using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except for Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
www.regulations.gov anytime. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except for Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11G Airspace Designations and Reporting Points
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone: (404) 305-6364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority,
as it would amend Class D and Class E airspace in Lynchburg, VA. An
airspace evaluation determined that this update is necessary to support
IFR operations in the area.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only once if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives and a
report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel
concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting
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on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or
before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments
filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edits, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
www.dot.gov/privacy.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking
documents can be accessed through the FAA's web page at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received, and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
regular business hours at the office of the Eastern Service Center,
Federal Aviation Administration, Room 210, 1701 Columbia Ave., College
Park, GA 30337.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and Class E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference
in 14 CFR 71.1 annually. This document proposes to amend the current
version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15,
2022. These updates would subsequently be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11G
lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.
The Proposal
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D
airspace and Class E surface airspace by:
Updating the airport name to Lynchburg Regional Airport/
Preston Glenn Field (previously Lynchburg Regional-Preston Glenn Field
Airport).
Increasing the radius to 4.6 miles (previously 4.5 miles).
Removing the city name from the airport header.
Removing the state name from the Falwell Airport header.
Replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC from the description, as it
is unnecessary in describing the airspace.
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area by:
Updating the airport name to Lynchburg Regional Airport/
Preston Glenn Field
Removing the Lynchburg VORTAC from the description is
unnecessary in describing the airspace.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation
of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal.
Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule,
when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies
and Procedures,'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19,
2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AEA VA D Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37[deg]22'41'' N, long. 79[deg]07'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,400 feet MSL within a 4.6-mile radius of Lynchburg Regional
Airport/Preston Glenn Field, excluding the portion within a .5-mile
radius of Falwell Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Air Missions. The effective date and time will thereafter
be published continuously in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
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AEA VA E2 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
Falwell Airport
(Lat. 37[deg]22'41'' N, long. 79[deg]07'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.6-
mile radius of Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field,
excluding the portion within a .5-mile radius of Falwell Airport.
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates
and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The
effective date and time will thereafter be published continuously in
the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or Class E Surface Area.
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AEA VA E4 Lynchburg, VA [Amended]
Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field, VA
(Lat. 37[deg]19'31'' N, long. 79[deg]12'04'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.6-miles
each side of the 028[deg] bearing of Lynchburg Regional Airport/
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Preston Glenn Field, extending from the 4.6-mile radius to 7.1 miles
northeast of the airport, and within 1.2-miles each side of the
208[deg] bearing of the airport, extending from the 4.6-mile radius
to 6.5-miles southwest of the airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on August 3, 2023.
Lisa E. Burrows,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2023-16947 Filed 8-9-23; 8:45 am]
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