Federal Aviation Administration April 3, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This action establishes Class E airspace at Kobuk, AK to provide adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs). Two new SIAPs and a textual departure procedure (DP) are being developed for the Kobuk Airport. This action establishes existing Class E airspace upward from 700 feet (ft.) and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Kobuk Airport, Kobuk, AK.

This rule establishes, amends, suspends, or revokes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.