Federal Register #FAA-2026-9835

FAA Proposed Class E Airspace Establishment at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport, DeKalb, IL

This notice announces a proposed regulatory action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding airspace designation at a healthcare heliport in DeKalb, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Purpose: - Establishment of Class E airspace at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport, DeKalb, IL - Supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations - Scope of Action: - Airspace would extend upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of the heliport - Notable Details: - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Public comments are invited on the proposed rule

Description

This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Heliport, DeKalb, IL. The FAA is proposing this action to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The proposal includes establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of the heliport. Comments on the proposal must be received by October 1, 2026.

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