Notice2026-02508

Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Extension of Comment Period Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, Indianapolis, IN

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Published
February 9, 2026

Issuing agencies

Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration

Abstract

On January 13, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice seeking further public comment on a proposal to permanently close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport and change 5.36 acres of land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of all heliport property located at the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport (8A4), Indianapolis, Indiana. The comment period for the notice was scheduled to end on February 12, 2026. FAA received a request to extend the comment period. The FAA is extending the comment period for the January 13, 2026, notice by 14 days.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 26 (Monday, February 9, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 5797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02508]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Notice of Intent of Waiver With Respect to Land; Extension of 
Comment Period Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, Indianapolis, IN

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On January 13, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 
published a notice seeking further public comment on a proposal to 
permanently close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport and change 5.36 
acres of land from aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to 
authorize the sale of all heliport property located at the Indianapolis 
Downtown Heliport (8A4), Indianapolis, Indiana. The comment period for 
the notice was scheduled to end on February 12, 2026. FAA received a 
request to extend the comment period. The FAA is extending the comment 
period for the January 13, 2026, notice by 14 days.

DATES: The comment period to the notice published on January 13, 2026, 
at 91 FR 1371, is extended from February 12, 2026, to February 26, 
2026.

ADDRESSES: All requisite and supporting documentation will be made 
available for review by appointment at the FAA Chicago Airports 
District Office, Melanie Myers, Program Manager, 2300 East Devon 
Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Telephone: (847) 294-7525.
    Written comments on the Sponsor's request may be submitted using 
any of the following methods:
    <bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
    <bullet> Mail: Melanie Myers, Program Manager, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 East Devon 
Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
    <bullet> Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8 
a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melanie Myers, Program Manager, 
Federal Aviation Administration, Chicago Airports District Office, 2300 
East Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, Telephone: (847) 294-7525.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On January 13, 2026, the FAA published a 
notice in the Federal Register seeking further public comments on the 
proposed permanent closure of 8A4 and change of 5.36 acres of land from 
aeronautical use to non-aeronautical use and to authorize the sale of 
all heliport property located at the Heliport (91 FR 1371). The January 
13, 2026, notice stated that the comment period would close on February 
12, 2026. The FAA received a request to extend the comment period to 
ensure the public has an opportunity to fully review the relevant 
documents. The FAA is granting an extension of the comment period for 
the notice through February 26, 2026.

    Issued in Des Plaines, Illinois, on February 5, 2026.
Debra L. Bartell,
Acting Deputy Director, Airports Division, Great Lakes Region.
[FR Doc. 2026-02508 Filed 2-6-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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