Federal Register #FAA-2024-2333

FAA seeks airspace design and mapping services for Class E airspace changes in Alaska

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking to procure specialized airspace design and mapping services to support the establishment, modification, and revocation of Class E airspace areas in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified providers of airspace design and mapping services - Products/Services Requested: - Airspace design and mapping services for: - Establishment of five new Class E6 domestic en route airspace areas - Revocation of two existing Class E6 airspace areas - Modification of 101 Class E5 airspace areas (extending upward from at least 700 feet) - Removal of portions of airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface - Revocation of a duplicate Class E5 airspace legal description - Redefinition of airspace areas using a 'Point of Origin' instead of airport reference points - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must support IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operations and enhance safety within the National Airspace System (NAS) - Emphasis on simplifying and minimizing controlled airspace coverage while preserving Class G airspace in certain regions - Providers must demonstrate expertise in regulatory airspace actions and mapping for aviation safety - No product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified; this is a service-based opportunity.

Description

This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) by the FAA proposes to establish, modify, and revoke certain Class E airspace areas within Alaska to support IFR operations and enhance safety within the National Airspace System. The proposal includes establishing five new Class E6 domestic en route airspace areas, revoking two Class E6 airspace areas, one Class E5 airspace area extending upward from 700 feet, and two Class E5 airspace areas extending upward from 1,200 feet. Additionally, it proposes to modify 101 Class E5 airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet, remove portions extending upward from 1,200 feet, revoke a duplicate Class E5 airspace legal description, and redefine airspace areas using a Point of Origin instead of airport reference points. The goal is to simplify and minimize controlled airspace coverage over Alaska while preserving Class G airspace in certain areas.

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