Proposed Rule2021-22790
Proposed Amendment and Establishment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Columbus, GA
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Published
October 25, 2021
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend Class D airspace, Class E surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Columbus Airport and Lawson Army Air Field (AAF), Fort Benning, Columbus, GA. This action would merge Columbus Airport and Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D airspace and Class E surface area airspace into one header under FAA Order JO 7400.11 and removes the header Columbus Lawson AAF under FAA Order JO 7400.11. The Columbus Airport's Class D airspace would be amended by updating the name of Columbus Airport, formerly Columbus Metropolitan Airport, and updating the name of Lawson Army Airfield (Fort Benning), formerly Columbus Lawson AAF; the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D would be amended by establishing an extension to the southeast. This action would establish Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area for Columbus Airport, Columbus, GA. The Columbus Airport Class E surface area extension would be eliminated, and Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class E surface area would be amended by establishing an extension to the southeast. Columbus Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface and Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface would be amended by increasing the radii and removing the Lawson Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range with Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/ DME) and Lawson Localizer (LOC) from the description. This action would also make an editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of associated Class D and Class E surface area. In addition, this action would also update the geographic coordinates of the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) to coincide with the FAA's database. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 203 (Monday, October 25, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58819-58822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22790]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2021-0589; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-23]
RIN 2120-AA66
Proposed Amendment and Establishment of Class D and Class E
Airspace; Columbus, GA
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 area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above
the surface for Columbus Airport and Lawson Army Air Field (AAF), Fort
Benning, Columbus, GA. This action would merge Columbus Airport and
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D airspace and Class E surface area
airspace into one header under FAA Order JO 7400.11 and removes the
header Columbus Lawson AAF under FAA Order JO 7400.11. The Columbus
Airport's Class D airspace would be amended by updating the name of
Columbus Airport, formerly Columbus Metropolitan Airport, and updating
the name of Lawson Army Airfield (Fort Benning), formerly Columbus
Lawson AAF; the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D would be amended by
establishing an extension to the southeast. This action would establish
Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area
for Columbus Airport, Columbus, GA. The Columbus Airport Class E
surface area extension would be eliminated, and Lawson AAF (Fort
Benning) Class E surface area would be amended by establishing an
extension to the southeast. Columbus Class E airspace extending upward
from 700 feet above the surface and Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface would be
amended by increasing the radii and removing the Lawson Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range with Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/
DME) and Lawson Localizer (LOC) from the description. This action would
also make an editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of
associated Class D and Class E surface area. In addition, this action
would also
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update the geographic coordinates of the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) to
coincide with the FAA's database. Controlled airspace is necessary for
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations
in the area.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 9, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: The U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001;
Telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the
Docket No. FAA-2021-0589; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-23, at the
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
FAA Order JO 7400.11F Airspace Designations and Reporting Points
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. For further information, you can contact the
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20591; Telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of FAA Order JO 7400.11F at NARA, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b5d49155255484b5e584f5254557b555a495a155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4026326e292e3330252334292f2e002e2132216e272f36">[email protected]</span></a> or go to <a href="https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Goodson, Operations Support
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; Telephone (404) 305-5966.
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 airspace, Class E airspace, and establish
Class E airspace in Columbus, GA, to support IFR operations in the
area.
Comments Invited
Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both docket numbers (Docket No. FAA-
2021-0589 and Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-23) and be submitted in
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA-2021-0589; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-23.'' The postcard
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
All communications received before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule.
The proposal contained in this document may be changed in light of the
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the
docket.
Availability of NPRMs
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at <a href="https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, at the
office of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration,
Room 350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.
Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference
This document proposes to amend FAA Order JO 7400.11F, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective
September 15, 2021. FAA Order JO 7400.11F is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order JO 7400.11F
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,
Class E surface area, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface at Columbus Airport, Columbus, GA and Lawson AAF
(Fort Benning), Columbus, GA. This action would merge Columbus Airport
and Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D airspace and Class E surface area
airspace into one header under FAA Order JO 7400.11, and removes the
header Columbus Lawson AAF under FAA Order JO 7400.11. This action
would also establish Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area at Columbus Airport, Columbus, GA. The Columbus
Airport Class D would be amended by eliminating the extension to the
southwest and updating the name to Columbus Airport (previously
Columbus Metropolitan Airport). This action would also make the
editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with the
term Chart Supplement in the legal description.
The Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class D would be amended by
establishing an extension within 1.0 mile each side of the 145[deg]
bearing from the AAF extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles
southeast of the AAF, and updating the name to Lawson AAF (Fort
Benning), previously Columbus Lawson AAF. This action would also make
the editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with
the term Chart Supplement in the legal description. In addition, this
action would also update the geographic coordinates to coincide with
the FAA's database.
The Columbus Airport Class E surface area would be amended by
eliminating
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the extension to the southwest. This action would also make the
editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with the
term Chart Supplement in the legal description.
The Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class E surface area would be amended
by establishing an extension within 1.0 mile each side of the 145[deg]
bearing from the AAF extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles
southeast of the AAF. This action would also make an editorial change
replacing the term Airport/Facility Directory with the term Chart
Supplement in the legal description. In addition, this action would
also update the geographic coordinates to coincide with the FAA's
database.
The Columbus, GA Class E airspace designated as an extension to a
Class D surface area at for Columbus Airport would be established by
adding thatairspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile
each side of the 234[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the
4.4-mile radius to 7.1miles southwest of the airport.
The Columbus, GA Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface would be amended by increasing the radius of Columbus
Airport to 9.6 miles, previously 6.8 miles, and eliminating the
extension to the southeast.
The Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) Class E airspace radius would
increase to 9.3 miles, (previously 7.6 miles), eliminating the Lawson
VOR/DME and Lawson LOC from the description, adding the airspace within
3.8 miles each side of Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) 341[deg] bearing from
the AAF extending from the 9.3-mile radius to 15.2 miles northwest of
the AAF, and 4.1 miles each side of the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning)
145[deg] bearing from the AAF extending from the 9.3-mile radius to
10.6 miles southeast of the AAF.
Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs
5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11F,
dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in
the Order.
FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
is published yearly and effective on September 15.
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 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 Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.11F, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 10, 2021, and effective September 15, 2021, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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ASO GA D Columbus, GA [Amended]
Columbus Airport
(Lat 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), GA
(Lat. 32[deg]19'54'' N, long. 84[deg]59'14'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,900 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the Columbus Airport; and
that airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,700 feet MSL within a 5.2-mile radius of Lawson Army Airfield
(AAF) and that airspace within 1 mile each side of the 145[deg]
bearing from the AAF extending from the 5.2-mile radius to 6.8 miles
southeast of the AAF. This Class D airspace is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Airspace.
* * * * *
ASO GA E2 Columbus, GA [Amended]
Columbus Airport
(Lat 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), GA
(Lat. 32[deg]19'54'' N, long. 84[deg]59'14'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.4-
mile radius of Columbus Airport; and that airspace within a 5.2-mile
radius ofLawson AAF (Fort Benning) and that airspace within 1 mile
each side of the 145[deg] bearing from the AAF extending from the
5.2-mile radius to 6.8miles southeast of the AAF. This Class E
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen.The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to a
Class D Surface Area.
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ASO GA E4 Columbus, GA [New]
Columbus Airport, GA
(Lat 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1 mile
each side of the 234[deg] bearing from the airport extending from
the 4.4-mile radius to 7.1 miles southwest of the airport.
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
ASO GA E5 Columbus, GA [Amended]
Columbus Airport, GA
(Lat 32[deg]30'59'' N, long. 84[deg]56'20'' W)
Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), GA
(Lat. 32[deg]19'54'' N, long. 84[deg]59'14'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 9.6-mile radius of Columbus Airport; and within a 9.3-mile
radius of Lawson AAF (Fort Benning), and within 3.8 miles each side
of Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) 341[deg] bearing from the AAF extending
from the 9.3-mile radius to 15.2 miles northwest of the AAF, and 4.1
miles each side of the Lawson AAF (Fort Benning) 145[deg] bearing
from the AAF extending from the 9.3-mile radius to 10.6 miles
southeast of the AAF.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on October 14, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2021-22790 Filed 10-22-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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