Federal Register #FAA-2026-5064

FAA Proposed Modification of Class E Airspace at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Heliport

This opportunity involves a proposed modification of Class E airspace at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Heliport in Lincoln, Oregon, led by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No direct procurement of products or services - Opportunity may interest firms specializing in airspace design, aviation consulting, or regulatory compliance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Technical amendment of airspace boundaries to support instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures - Airspace extensions: three miles west, two miles southwest, and 6.3 miles northwest - Supports private-use special IFR procedures for passenger shuttle, medevac, and cargo operations at a hospital heliport - No purchase quantities or part numbers are specified

Description

This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to modify Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Heliport, Lincoln, OR. The modification aims to support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the heliport. The proposal includes extending the airspace boundaries to better contain IFR arrival and departure procedures, including a three-mile extension to the west, a two-mile extension southwest, and a 6.3-mile extension northwest. Comments on the proposal must be received by September 11, 2026.

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