Federal Register #FAA-2026-10543

FAA Proposal to Establish Class E Airspace for Carilion Westlake Center Heliport, Hardy, VA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish new Class E airspace over Hardy, Virginia to enhance safety and support instrument flight operations at Carilion Westlake Center Heliport. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Office responsible for airspace management - Scope of Action: - Establishment of Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the heliport - Supports new Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for helicopter operations - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory airspace action - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; no equipment or technology acquisition involved - Unique Requirements: - Subject to environmental analysis and public comment - Designed to improve safety and access for IFR helicopter operations - Routine airspace amendment, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

This action proposes to establish new Class E airspace over Hardy, VA to support Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. The new airspace will utilize Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) serving Carilion Westlake Center Heliport. The airspace will extend upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the heliport. Comments on this proposal are due by October 19, 2026.

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