FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: ESTABLISHMENT OF E2 AND REMOVAL OF CLASS E4 AIRSPACE OVER JACKSONVILLE, NC

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Establishment of E2 and Removal of Class E4 Airspace Over Jacksonville, NC.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 13 by Patrick Young, Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.

Summary: This action proposes to establish Class E2 airspace extending upward from the surface above the New River Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Jacksonville, NC, as the air traffic control tower operates part-time. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.This action also proposes to remove the Class E4 airspace at New Riv...