Federal Register #FAA20266970

FAA Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace at Bedford, Indiana

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory change by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding airspace management in Bedford, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Action: - Amendment of Class E airspace at Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport - Increase in airspace radius from 6.5 to 7 miles - Update of heliport name to match FAA aeronautical database - Context and Purpose: - Driven by decommissioning of the Hoosier VOR as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program - Ensures compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or specified - No unique procurement requirements; this is a regulatory airspace change only

Description

This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Bedford, Indiana due to the decommissioning of the Hoosier very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The amendment includes increasing the radius of the Class E airspace around Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport from 6.5 to 7 miles and updating the name of the IU Health Bedford Hospital Heliport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The changes aim to bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations. Comments on the proposal are due by July 30, 2026.

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