Federal Register #FAA-2026-6370

FAA Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace Over Staunton, VA (Bridgewater Air Park)

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory amendment by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modify Class E airspace over Staunton, Virginia: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Action: - Proposal to expand Class E5 airspace northwest of Bridgewater Air Park - Intended to better accommodate Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations using new special instrument approach procedures - Update of geographic coordinates for Bridgewater Air Park in the legal airspace description - Products/Services: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or specified - Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory action to enhance airspace safety and efficiency, not a procurement or acquisition of goods/services

Description

This action proposes to amend Class E airspace over Staunton, VA by expanding the portion of the Class E5 airspace northwest of Bridgewater Air Park. The expansion changes the controlled airspace from within 1.5 miles either side of the 338° bearing extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 10 miles northwest of the airport to within 3.2 miles each side of the 329° bearing extending from the 8.3-mile radius to 15.2 miles northwest of the airport. This modification is necessary to contain IFR operations utilizing new special instrument approach procedures at Bridgewater Air Park. The proposal also includes updating the geographic coordinates for Bridgewater Air Park in the legal description of the airspace.

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