Federal Register #2026-20479

FAA final rule establishing Class E airspace around OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace around OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport in Peoria, Illinois. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - Action: Establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of the heliport to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. - Notable effects: The FAA describes the extension east of the Illinois River as minimal; it does not alter existing flight patterns or expand the existing airspace footprint over the city. - Procurement: This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

This final rule establishes Class E airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport in Peoria, Illinois. The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius of the heliport. The action supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. It is effective December 24, 2026, at 0901 UTC.

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