Rule2024-09873
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Amendment of Class E Airspace, Harrisburg, PA
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Published
May 15, 2024
Effective
July 11, 2024
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action amends Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace, which is designated as an extension to a Class D surface area at Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this action makes administrative updates.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 95 (Wednesday, May 15, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 42345-42347]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09873]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-0214; Airspace Docket No. 23-AEA-05]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Amendment of Class E Airspace,
Harrisburg, PA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace,
and Class E airspace, which is designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area at Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA. In addition, this
action makes administrative updates.
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 11, 2024. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR
part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA
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Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations, Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. For further information, contact the Airspace Policy
Group, 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 updates airspace descriptions.
History
The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking for Docket No.
FAA 2023-0214 in the Federal Register (88 FR 54956; August 14, 2023),
proposing to amend Class D airspace, remove Class D airspace, amend
Class E surface airspace, and amend Class E airspace designated as an
extension to a Class D surface area at Capital City Airport,
Harrisburg, PA. Interested parties were invited to participate in this
rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received.
Differences From the NPRM
After publishing the NPRM, the FAA determined that it should have
removed the Class D airspace designation for Harrisburg International
Airport. The FAA is establishing Class C airspace at Harrisburg
International Airport through a separate regulatory action, rendering
the Class D designation obsolete. Accordingly, this rule removes that
airspace.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D airspace and Class E airspace are published in paragraphs
5000, 6002, and 6004 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 annually.
This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO
7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023. FAA
Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES
section of this document. These amendments will be published in the
next FAA Order JO 7400.11 update. FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A,
B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and
reporting points.
The Rule
The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 by:
Amending the Class D airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg,
PA, by removing excessive verbiage from the description header per
order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action would add the Harrisburg
International Airport to the Class D description header and legal
description since it's used in describing the Class D airspace. In
addition, this action would update the geographical coordinates of the
airport to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the legal
description of the Capital City Airport would be amended to that
airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not including
1,600 feet MSL beginning at the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 106[deg] bearing and 1.5-mile radius direct to Lat.
40[deg]14'13'' N, long. 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the intersection of
the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing and Capital City Airport's
4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile
radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-
mile radius, thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International
Airport's 5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the point of beginning; and that airspace
extending upward from the surface up to but not including 2,600 feet
MSL beginning at a line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat.
40[deg]12'23'' N, long. 76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to
the point of intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile
radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius
to the intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing,
thence direct to Lat. 40[deg]14'13'' N, long. 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence
direct to the point of beginning. Also, this action makes editorial
changes by replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air
Missions and Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
This would remove the Class D airspace listed under the header
Harrisburg International Airport, Harrisburg, PA. The FAA intends to
establish Class C airspace at Harrisburg International Airport through
a separate regulatory action.
The Class E surface airspace for Capital City Airport, Harrisburg,
PA, is amended by removing excessive verbiage in the description header
per order FAA 7400.2. Also, this action adds the Harrisburg
International Airport to the Class E surface airspace description
header and legal description since it is used in describing the Class E
surface airspace. In addition, this action amends the airport's
geographical coordinates to coincide with the FAA's database. Also, the
legal description of the Capital City Airport is amended to that
airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a line bearing
191[deg] from a point at Lat. 40[deg]12'23'' N, long. 76[deg]48'37'' W,
extending from said point to the point of intersection with the Capital
City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the Harrisburg
International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence counterclockwise along
the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the
Capital City Airport's 106[deg] bearing, thence direct to Lat.
40[deg]12'23'' N, long. 76[deg]48'37'' W. This action would also remove
the extension to the southwest as it is unnecessary, (the Class E
airspace designated as an extension to a Class D surface area includes
this airspace). Also, this action makes the editorial changes,
replacing the terms Notice to Airmen with Notice to Air Missions and
Airport/Facility Directory with Chart Supplement.
The Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class D
surface area for Capital City Airport is amended by removing excessive
verbiage in the description header per order FAA 7400.2 and updating
the airport's geographical coordinates to coincide with the FAA's
database. In addition, the references using runways and miles off the
runways are replaced with the bearings and mileage from the airport
reference point; the legal description is
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amended to that airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8
miles on each side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing
extending from the airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of
the airport. Also, excessive verbiage in the legal description is
removed since it is unnecessary.
Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area. This action is
necessary to support IFR operations in the area.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this 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
The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected
to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 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 14 CFR 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 JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AEA PA D Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to but not
including 1,600 feet MSL beginning at the intersection of the
Capital City Airport's 106[deg] bearing and 1.5-mile radius direct
to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W direct to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing and
Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence clockwise along the
Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the intersection of the
Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile radius, thence
counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile
radius to the intersection of the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile
radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 1.5-mile
radius to the point of beginning; and that airspace extending upward
from the surface up to but not including 2,600 feet MSL beginning at
a line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat 40[deg]12'23'' N, long
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Capital City Airport's 287[deg] bearing, thence
direct to Lat 40[deg]14'13'' N, long 76[deg]53'23'' W, thence direct
to the point of beginning. 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 continuously published in the Chart Supplement.
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AEA PA E2 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
Harrisburg International Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]11'35'' N, long 76[deg]45'45'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at a
line bearing 191[deg] from a point at Lat 40[deg]12'23'' N, long
76[deg]48'37'' W, extending from said point to the point of
intersection with the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius, thence
clockwise along the Capital City Airport's 4-mile radius to the
intersection of the Harrisburg International Airport's 5-mile
radius, thence counterclockwise along the Harrisburg International
Airport's 5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius, thence clockwise along the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius to the intersection of the Capital City
Airport's 1.5-mile radius and the Capital City Airport's 106[deg]
bearing, thence direct to Lat 40[deg]12'23'' N, long 76[deg]48'37''
W. 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 continuously published in
the Chart Supplement.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class
D or E Surface Area.
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AEA PA E4 Harrisburg, PA [Amended]
Capital City Airport, PA
(Lat 40[deg]13'02'' N, long 76[deg]51'05'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles
each side of the Capital City Airport's 251[deg] bearing extending
from the airport's 4-mile radius to 7.5 miles southwest of the
airport.
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Issued in College Park, Georgia, on May 2, 2024,
Patrick Young,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team North, Eastern Service Center, Air
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2024-09873 Filed 5-14-24; 8:45 am]
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