81 FR 40165 - Establishment of Class D Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL; Revocation of Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and Crestview, FL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40165-40167] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14377] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7203; Airspace Docket No. 15-ASO-14] Establishment of Class D Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL; Revocation of Class D Airspace; Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL; Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and Crestview, FL AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action establishes Class D airspace at Destin, FL, providing the controlled airspace required for the Air Traffic Control Tower at Destin Executive Airport, (formerly Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport). Additionally, this action removes Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field from the Class D designation, and establishes Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL in its place. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action also changes the existing Class D airspace designation at Duke Field, Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL, and adjusts the geographic coordinates of Eglin AFB, Destin Executive Airport, Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay in concert with the FAA's database. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 21, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9Z and publication of conforming amendments. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. 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 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations [[Page 40166]] and Reporting Points, is published yearly and effective on September 15. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; 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 establishes Class D airspace at Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL, and Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL; and removes Class D airspace at Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field; and amends Class D and Class E airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. History On March 3, 2016, the FAA published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish Class D airspace at Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL, and Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL; and remove Class D airspace at Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field; and amend Class D and Class E airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, FL (81 FR 11136). Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. Class D and E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class E airspace designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in the Order. Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15, 2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points. The Rule This amendment to Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 establishes Class D airspace up to and including 1,600 feet within a 4.4 mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, Destin, FL, providing the controlled airspace required to support the Air Traffic Control Tower. Additionally, this action removes the Class D designator for Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL, and replaces it with Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL. This action also adjusts the geographic coordinates in Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Eglin Air Force Base, FL, Destin Executive Airport, Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay in concert with the FAA's database. Also, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is changed to Destin Executive Airport. 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, is non-controversial and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. 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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does 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 5-6.5a. 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). Adoption of 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 0 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] 0 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows: Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. * * * * * ASO FL D Destin, FL [New] Destin Executive Airport, FL (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, excluding that portion north of the triangle beginning at lat. 30[deg]23'39'' N., long. 86[deg]23'13'' W., to lat. 30[deg]27'00'' N., long. 86[deg]30'19'' W., to lat. 30[deg]20'54'' N., long. 86[deg]31'56'' W. This Class D airspace is effective during the operating hours of the Destin Executive Airport tower published in the Airport/Facility Directory. The airspace is incorporated into the Eglin Air Force Base, FL Class D airspace when the tower is closed. ASO FL D Eglin Air Force Base, FL [Amended] Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) Destin Executive Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) Duke Field (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Hurlburt Field (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB, and within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, excluding the portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a 5.2-mile radius centered on Duke Field; excluding the portion southwest of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding a portion east of a line beginning at lat. 30[deg]30'43'' N., long. 86[deg]26'21'' W. extending [[Page 40167]] east to the 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB. When the tower at Destin Executive Airport is operational, it excludes Destin's Class D airspace defined as that airspace south of the triangle beginning at lat. 30[deg]23'39'' N., long. 86[deg]23'13'' W. to lat. 30[deg]27'00'' N., long. 86[deg]30'19'' W. to lat. 30[deg]20'54'' N., long. 86[deg]31'56'' W. from the surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL. ASO FL D Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL [Removed] ASO FL D Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL [New] Duke Field, FL (Lat. 30[deg]38'55 N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Crestview, Bob Sikes Airport (Lat. 30[deg]46'44'' N., long. 86[deg]31'20'' W.) Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL within a 5.2-mile radius of Duke Field; excluding the portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 4.2-mile radius circle centered on Bob Sikes Airport; excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin AFB. This Class D 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 Airport/ Facility Directory. ASO FL D Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL [Amended] Eglin, Hurlburt Field, FL (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) That airspace extending upward from the surface, to and including 2,500 feet MSL within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding the portion northeast of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin AFB. This Class D 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 Airport/Facility Directory. Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area Airspace. * * * * * ASO FL E2 Crestview, FL [Amended] Bob Sikes Airport, FL (Lat. 30[deg]46'44'' N., long. 86[deg]31'20'' W.) Duke Field, Eglin AFB (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Within a 4.2-mile radius of Bob Sikes Airport; excluding the portion south of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 5.2-mile radius circle centered on Duke Field. 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 Airport/ Facility Directory. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth. * * * * * ASO FL E5 Eglin Air Force Base, FL [Amended] Eglin Air Force Base, FL (Lat. 30[deg]29'00'' N., long. 86[deg]31'34'' W.) Destin Executive Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'00'' N., long. 86[deg]28'17'' W.) Duke Field (Lat. 30[deg]38'55'' N., long. 86[deg]31'19'' W.) Hurlburt Field (Lat. 30[deg]25'44'' N., long. 86[deg]41'20'' W.) Fort Walton Beach Airport (Lat. 30[deg]24'23'' N., long. 86[deg]49'45'' W.) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius of Eglin Air Force Base, and within a 7.8- mile radius of Destin Executive Airport, and within a 7-mile radius of Duke Field, and within a 7-mile radius of Hurlburt Field, excluding a 1.5-mile radius of Fort Walton Beach Airport. Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 9, 2016. Ryan W. Almasy, Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. [FR Doc. 2016-14377 Filed 6-20-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Regulatory Notices and Analyses (Lat. 28°32′44″ N., long. 81°19′59″ W.) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The FAA has determined that this That airspace extending upward from the
regulation only involves an established surface, to but not including 1,600 feet MSL, Federal Aviation Administration
body of technical regulations for which within a 4.2-mile radius of Orlando
frequent and routine amendments are Executive Airport, excluding that portion 14 CFR Part 71
necessary to keep them operationally within the Orlando, FL, Class B airspace area.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7203; Airspace
current. It, therefore: (1) Is not a This Class D airspace area is effective during
Docket No. 15–ASO–14]
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the specific dates and times established in
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective Establishment of Class D Airspace:
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT date and time will thereafter be continuously Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin AFB, FL;
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 published in the Airport/Facility Directory. Revocation of Class D Airspace; Eglin
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and
does not warrant preparation of a Airspace. Amendment of Class D and E
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated * * * * * Airspace; Eglin Air Force Base, FL;
impact is so minimal. Since this is a Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL; and
routine matter that only affects air traffic ASO FL E2 Orlando, FL [Amended] Crestview, FL
procedures and air navigation, it is Orlando Executive Airport, FL
certified that this rule, when AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(Lat. 28°32′44″ N., long. 81°19′59″ W.)
promulgated, does not have a significant Administration (FAA), DOT.
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Orlando
economic impact on a substantial ACTION: Final rule.
Executive Airport excluding that portion
number of small entities under the within the Orlando, FL Class B airspace area.
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace D airspace at Destin, FL, providing the
Environmental Review Designated as an Extension to a Class D controlled airspace required for the Air
The FAA has determined that this Surface Area. Traffic Control Tower at Destin
action qualifies for categorical exclusion * * * * * Executive Airport, (formerly Destin-Fort
under the National Environmental Walton Beach Airport). Additionally,
ASO FL E4 Gainesville, FL [Amended] this action removes Eglin AF Aux No 3
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental Gainesville Regional Airport, FL Duke Field from the Class D
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ (Lat. 29°41′24″ N., long. 82°16′18″ W.) designation, and establishes Duke Field,
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Gators VORTAC Eglin AFB, FL in its place. Controlled
is not expected to cause any potentially (Lat. 29°41′32″ N., long. 82°16′23″ W.) airspace is necessary for the safety and
significant environmental impacts, and That airspace extending upward from the management of instrument flight rules
no extraordinary circumstances exist surface within 2.4 miles each side of the (IFR) operations at the airport. This
that warrant preparation of an Gators VORTAC 53° radial, extending from action also changes the existing Class D
environmental assessment. the 4.9-mile radius of Gainesville Regional airspace designation at Duke Field,
Airport to 7 miles northeast of the VORTAC. Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), FL, and
Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 adjusts the geographic coordinates of
* * * * *
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Eglin AFB, Destin Executive Airport,
Navigation (air). ASO FL E4 Orlando, FL [Amended] Duke Field, and Hurlburt Field, to stay
Orlando Executive Airport, FL in concert with the FAA’s database.
Adoption of the Amendment
(Lat. 28°32′44″ N., long. 81°19′59″ W.) DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, July 21,
In consideration of the foregoing, the Orlando VORTAC 2016. The Director of the Federal
Federal Aviation Administration (Lat. 28°32′34″ N., long. 81°20′06″ W.) Register approves this incorporation by
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: That airspace extending upward from the reference action under Title 1, Code of
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, surface within 3.6 miles each side of the Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR Orlando VORTAC 254° radial extending from the annual revision of FAA Order
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND the 4.2-mile radius of Orlando Executive 7400.9Z and publication of conforming
REPORTING POINTS Airport, to 8.1 miles west of the Orlando amendments.
VORTAC; excluding that portion within the ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71 Orlando, FL, Class B airspace area. Airspace Designations and Reporting
continues to read as follows: Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 8, Points, and subsequent amendments can
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 2016. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
40113, 40120, E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Ryan W. Almasy, airtraffic/publications/. For further
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. information, you can contact the
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization.
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
§ 71.1 [Amended]
Administration, 800 Independence
[FR Doc. 2016–14373 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am]
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
Airspace Designations and Reporting also available for inspection at the
Points, dated August 6, 2015, effective National Archives and Records
September 15, 2015, is amended as Administration (NARA). For
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follows: information on the availability of FAA
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace. Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741–
* * * * * 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal-
ASO FL D Orlando, FL [Amended] regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA
Orlando Executive Airport, FL Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations
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and Reporting Points, is published listed in the ADDRESSES section of this Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
yearly and effective on September 15. document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, Navigation (air).
Fornito, Operations Support Group, air traffic service routes, and reporting
Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation points. Adoption of the Amendment
Administration, P.O. Box 20636, The Rule In consideration of the foregoing, the
Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) Federal Aviation Administration
305–6364. This amendment to Title 14, Code of amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
establishes Class D airspace up to and PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
Authority for This Rulemaking including 1,600 feet within a 4.4 mile B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
The FAA’s authority to issue rules radius of Destin Executive Airport, TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
regarding aviation safety is found in Destin, FL, providing the controlled REPORTING POINTS
Title 49 of the United States Code. airspace required to support the Air
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Traffic Control Tower. Additionally, ■ 1. The authority citation for Part 71
authority of the FAA Administrator. this action removes the Class D continues to read as follows:
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, designator for Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103,
describes in more detail the scope of the Field, FL, and replaces it with Duke 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR,
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Field, Eglin AFB, FL. This action also 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.
promulgated under the authority adjusts the geographic coordinates in § 71.1 [Amended]
described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Class D airspace, Class E surface area
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that ■ 2. The incorporation by reference in
airspace, and Class E airspace extending
section, the FAA is charged with 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation
upward from 700 feet above the surface
prescribing regulations to assign the use Administration Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
for Eglin Air Force Base, FL, Destin
of airspace necessary to ensure the Designations and Reporting Points,
Executive Airport, Duke Field, and
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of dated August 6, 2015, effective
Hurlburt Field, to stay in concert with
airspace. This regulation is within the September 15, 2015, is amended as
the FAA’s database. Also, Destin-Fort
scope of that authority as it establishes follows:
Walton Beach Airport is changed to
Class D airspace at Destin Executive Destin Executive Airport.
Airport, Destin, FL, and Duke Field Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
Eglin AFB, FL; and removes Class D Regulatory Notices and Analyses * * * * *
airspace at Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke The FAA has determined that this ASO FL D Destin, FL [New]
Field; and amends Class D and Class E regulation only involves an established Destin Executive Airport, FL
airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. body of technical regulations for which (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.)
History frequent and routine amendments are Eglin Air Force Base, FL
necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
On March 3, 2016, the FAA published That airspace extending upward from the
in the Federal Register a notice of current, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative surface to and including 1,600 feet MSL
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive
establish Class D airspace at Destin comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
Airport, excluding that portion north of the
Executive Airport, Destin, FL, and Duke ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under triangle beginning at lat. 30°23′39″ N., long.
Field Eglin AFB, FL; and remove Class Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a 86°23′13″ W., to lat. 30°27′00″ N., long.
D airspace at Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 86°30′19″ W., to lat. 30°20′54″ N., long.
Field; and amend Class D and Class E Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 86°31′56″ W. This Class D airspace is
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) effective during the operating hours of the
airspace at Eglin Air Force Base, FL (81
does not warrant preparation of a Destin Executive Airport tower published in
FR 11136). Interested parties were the Airport/Facility Directory. The airspace is
invited to participate in this rulemaking Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
incorporated into the Eglin Air Force Base,
effort by submitting written comments impact is so minimal. Since this is a
FL Class D airspace when the tower is closed.
on the proposal to the FAA. No routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is ASO FL D Eglin Air Force Base, FL
comments were received. [Amended]
Class D and E airspace designations certified that this rule, when
are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002, promulgated, does not have a significant Eglin Air Force Base, FL
economic impact on a substantial (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
number of small entities under the Destin Executive Airport
7400.9Z dated August 6, 2015, and (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.)
effective September 15, 2015, which is criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Duke Field
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR Environmental Review (Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.)
part 71.1. The Class E airspace Hurlburt Field
designations listed in this document The FAA has determined that this (Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.)
will be published subsequently in the action qualifies for categorical exclusion That airspace extending upward from the
Order. under the National Environmental surface to and including 2,600 feet MSL
Policy Act in accordance with FAA within a 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB, and
Availability and Summary of Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental within a 4.4-mile radius of Destin Executive
Documents for Incorporation by Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’ Airport, excluding the portion north of a line
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Reference paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action connecting the 2 points of intersection within
a 5.2-mile radius centered on Duke Field;
This document amends FAA Order is not expected to cause any potentially excluding the portion southwest of a line
7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and significant environmental impacts, and connecting the 2 points of intersection within
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, no extraordinary circumstances exist a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; excluding
and effective September 15, 2015. FAA that warrant preparation of an a portion east of a line beginning at lat.
Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as environmental assessment. 30°30′43″ N., long. 86°26′21″ W. extending
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east to the 5.5-mile radius of Eglin AFB. Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Services, Air Traffic Organization,
When the tower at Destin Executive Airport Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Federal Aviation Administration, 600
is operational, it excludes Destin’s Class D Above the Surface of the Earth. Independence Avenue SW.,
airspace defined as that airspace south of the * * * * * Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
triangle beginning at lat. 30°23′39″ N., long. 267–6462; email susan.pfingstler@
86°23′13″ W. to lat. 30°27′00″ N., long. ASO FL E5 Eglin Air Force Base, FL
[Amended] faa.gov.
86°30′19″ W. to lat. 30°20′54″ N., long.
86°31′56″ W. from the surface to and Eglin Air Force Base, FL SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including 1,600 feet MSL. (Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
Destin Executive Airport Availability of Rulemaking Documents
ASO FL D Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, (Lat. 30°24′00″ N., long. 86°28′17″ W.)
FL [Removed] Duke Field You may obtain an electronic copy
ASO FL D Duke Field Eglin AFB, FL [New] (Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.) using the Internet by:
Hurlburt Field (1) Searching the Federal
Duke Field, FL (Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.)
(Lat. 30°38′55 N., long. 86°31′19″ W.) eRulemaking Portal (http://
Fort Walton Beach Airport
Crestview, Bob Sikes Airport (Lat. 30°24′23″ N., long. 86°49′45″ W.) www.regulations.gov);
(Lat. 30°46′44″ N., long. 86°31′20″ W.) (2) Visiting the FAA’s Regulations and
That airspace extending upward from 700
Eglin AFB Policies Web page at http://
feet above the surface within a 7-mile radius
(Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.)
of Eglin Air Force Base, and within a 7.8-mile www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/; or
That airspace extending upward from the radius of Destin Executive Airport, and
surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL (3) Accessing the Government
within a 7-mile radius of Duke Field, and
within a 5.2-mile radius of Duke Field; within a 7-mile radius of Hurlburt Field,
Printing Office’s Web page at http://
excluding the portion north of a line excluding a 1.5-mile radius of Fort Walton www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html.
connecting the 2 points of intersection with Beach Airport. You also may obtain a copy by
a 4.2-mile radius circle centered on Bob Sikes sending a request to the Federal
Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 9,
Airport; excluding the portion south of a line Aviation Administration, Office of
2016.
connecting the 2 points of intersection with Rulemaking, ARM–1, 800 Independence
a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin Ryan W. Almasy,
Manager, Operations Support Group, Eastern Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, or
AFB. This Class D airspace area is effective
Service Center, Air Traffic Organization. by calling (202) 267–9680. Make sure to
during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to [FR Doc. 2016–14377 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am]
identify the amendment number or
Airmen. The effective date and time will docket number of this rulemaking.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
thereafter be continuously published in the Background
Airport/Facility Directory.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION From 1968, the FAA limited the
ASO FL D Eglin Hurlburt Field, FL
[Amended] number of arrivals and departures at JFK
Federal Aviation Administration during the peak afternoon demand
Eglin, Hurlburt Field, FL period (corresponding to transatlantic
(Lat. 30°25′44″ N., long. 86°41′20″ W.) 14 CFR Part 93 arrival and departure banks) through the
Eglin AFB
(Lat. 30°29′00″ N., long. 86°31′34″ W.) [Docket No. FAA–2007–29320] implementation of the High Density
Rule (HDR).1 By statute enacted in April
That airspace extending upward from the
Operating Limitations at John F. 2000, the HDR’s applicability to JFK
surface, to and including 2,500 feet MSL
within a 5.3-mile radius of Hurlburt Field; Kennedy International Airport operations terminated as of January 1,
excluding the portion northeast of a line 2007.2 Using AIR–21 exemptions and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the HDR phase-out, U.S. air carriers
connecting the 2 points of intersection with
a 5.5-mile radius circle centered on Eglin
Administration (FAA), DOT. serving JFK significantly increased their
AFB. This Class D airspace area is effective ACTION: Notice of amendment to order. domestic scheduled operations
during the specific dates and times throughout the day. This increase in
established in advance by a Notice to SUMMARY: This action amends the Order operations resulted in significant
Airmen. The effective date and time will Limiting Operations at John F. Kennedy congestion and delays that negatively
thereafter be continuously published in the International Airport (JFK) published on impacted the National Airspace System
Airport/Facility Directory. January 18, 2008, as amended, and most (NAS). In January 2008, the FAA placed
recently extended on May 24, 2016. temporary limits on scheduled
Paragraph 6002 Class E Surface Area This action replaces an obsolete
Airspace. operations at JFK to mitigate persistent
statement concerning the Order’s congestion and delays at the airport.3
* * * * * expiration date with the correct With a temporary schedule limit order
ASO FL E2 Crestview, FL [Amended] expiration date of October 27, 2018. The in place, the FAA proposed a long-term
Bob Sikes Airport, FL Order remains effective until October rule that would limit the number of
(Lat. 30°46′44″ N., long. 86°31′20″ W.) 27, 2018. scheduled and unscheduled operations
Duke Field, Eglin AFB DATES: This amendment is effective on
(Lat. 30°38′55″ N., long. 86°31′19″ W.) June 21, 2016. 1 33 FR 17896 (Dec. 3, 1968). The FAA codified
Within a 4.2-mile radius of Bob Sikes ADDRESSES: Requests may be submitted the rules for operating at high density traffic
Airport; excluding the portion south of a line by mail to Slot Administration Office, airports in 14 CFR part 93, subpart K. The HDR
connecting the 2 points of intersection with required carriers to hold a reservation, which came
AGC–240, Office of the Chief Counsel,
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with RULES
a 5.2-mile radius circle centered on Duke to be known as a ‘‘slot,’’ for each takeoff or landing
800 Independence Avenue SW., under instrument flight rules at the high density
Field. This Class E airspace area is effective
Washington, DC 20591, or by email to: traffic airports.
during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to
7-awa-slotadmin@faa.gov. 2 Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st
Century (AIR–21), Public Law 106–181 (Apr. 5,
Airmen. The effective date and time will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 2000), 49 U.S.C. 41715(a)(2).
thereafter be continuously published in the questions concerning this Order contact: 3 73 FR 3510 (Jan. 18, 2008), as amended by 73
Airport/Facility Directory. Susan Pfingstler, System Operations FR 8737 (Feb. 14, 2008).
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | Effective 0901 UTC, July 21, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9Z and publication of conforming amendments. | |
| Contact | John Fornito, Operations Support Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, P.O. Box 20636, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) 305-6364. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 40165 | |
| CFR Associated | Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air) |
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