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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWP-13]
Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E
Airspace
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D airspace areas at Prescott,
Ernest A. Love Field, AZ, Alameda NAS (Nimitz Field), CA, Bakersfield,
Meadows Field, CA, Lancaster, Gen. William J. Fox Airfield, CA,
Sacramento Executive Airport, CA, Salinas Municipal Airport, CA,
Barbers Point NAS, HI, Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field), NV, Point Mugu
NAWS, CA, and El Centro NAF, CA, by amending the areas' effective hours
to coincide with the associated control tower's hours of operation.
This action also established Class E airspace at these area when the
associated control tower is closed. The intended effect of this action
is to clarify when two-way radio communication with these airport
traffic control towers is required and to provide Class E airspace for
instrument approach procedures when these control towers are closed.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, August 18, 1994.
Comment date: Comments must be received on or before August 11,
1994.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Federal Aviation
Administration, Attn: Manager, Air Traffic Division, AWP-500, Docket
No. 94-AWP-13, P.O. Box 92007, Worldway Postal Center, Los Angeles,
California 90009. The official docket may be examined in the Office of
the Assistant Chief Counsel, Western-Pacific Region, Federal Aviation
Administration, room 6007, 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Lawndale,
California. An informal docket may also be examined during normal
business hours at the Office of the Manager, System Management Branch,
Air Traffic Division at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gene Enstad, Airspace Specialist,
System Management Branch, AWP-350, Air Traffic Division, Western-
Pacific Region, Federal Aviation Administration, 15000 Aviation
Boulevard, Lawndale, California, 90261, telephone (310) 297-0010.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments on the Rule
Although this action is a final rule, and was not preceded by
notice and public procedure, comments are invited on the rule. This
rule will become effective on the date specified in the DATES section.
However, after the review of any comments, and if the FAA finds that
further changes are appropriate, it will initiate rulemaking
proceedings to extend the effective date of the rule or amend the
regulation. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in evaluating
the effects of the rule. Comments are specifically invited on the
overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-
related aspects of the rule which might suggest the need to modify the
rule.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR part 71) modifies the Class D airspace at Prescott, Ernest A. Love
Field, AZ, Alameda NAS (Nimitz Field), CA, Bakersfield, Meadows Field,
CA, Lancaster, Gen. William J. Fox Airfield, CA, Sacramento Executive
Airport, CA, Salinas Municipal Airport, CA, Barbers Point NAS, HI,
Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field), NV, Point Mugu NAWS, CA, and El Centro
NAF, CA, by amending the areas' effective hours to coincide with the
associated control tower's hours of operation. This action also
establishes Class E airspace at these areas when the associated control
tower is closed. Prior to Airspace Reclassification, an airport traffic
area (ATA) and a control zone (CZ) existed at these airports. However,
Airspace Reclassification, effective September 16, 1993, discontinued
the use of the term ``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone,''
replacing them with the designation ``Class D airspace.'' The former CZ
was continuous, while the former ATA was contingent upon the operation
of the airport traffic control tower. The consolidation of the ATA and
CZ into a single D airspace designation makes it necessary to modify
the effective hours of the Class D airspace to coincide with the
control tower's hours of operation. This action also establishes Class
E airspace during the hours the control tower is closed. The intended
effect of the action is to clarify when two-way radio communication
with these airport traffic control towers is required and to provide
adequate Class E airspace for instrument approach procedures when these
control towers are closed.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class D and E airspace designations are published in
Paragraphs 5000 and 6002, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9A dated June
17, 1993, and effective September 16, 1993, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1 (58 FR 36298; July 6, 1993). The Class D and E
airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order. Under the circumstances presented, the FAA
concludes that there is an immediate need to modify these Class D and
establish these Class E airspace areas in order to promote the safe and
efficient handling of air traffic in these areas. Therefore, I find
that notice and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are
impracticable and contrary to the public interest.
The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 106(g); 14 CFR
11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9A, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated June 17, 1993, and effective September 16,
1993, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000--General
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AWP AZ D Prescott, AZ [REVISED]
Prescott, Ernest A. Love Field, AZ
(lat. 34 deg.39'06''N, long. 112 deg.25'18''W)
Drake VORTAC
(lat. 34 deg.42'09''W, long. 112 deg.28'49''W)
Ernest A. Love Field Localizer
(lat. 34 deg.38'40''N, long. 112 deg.25'49''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
7,500 feet MSL within a 3-mile radius of the Ernest A. Love Field
and within that airspace beginning at a point where a line 2.6 miles
southeast of and parallel to the Runway 21 localizer intercepts the
3-mile radius east of the airport, thence clockwise via the 3-mile
radius to a point where a line 2.6 miles west of and parallel to the
Drake VORTAC 138 deg. radial intercepts the 3-mile radius west of
the airport, thence northwestbound along the line 2.6 miles west of
and parallel to the Drake VORTAC 138 deg. radial where the line
intercepts a 6-mile radius of the Ernest A. Love Field, thence
clockwise via the 6-mile radius to a point where the 6-mile radius
intercepts a line 2.6 miles southeast of and parallel to the Runway
21 localizer, thence to the point of beginning. This Class D
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA D Alameda NAS, CA [REVISED]
Alameda NAS (Nimitz Field), CA
(lat. 37 deg.47'26''N, long. 122 deg.19'32''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to but not
including 1,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Alameda NAS
(Nimitz Field), excluding that portion within the San Francisco, CA,
Class B airspace area surface area and the Metropolitan Oakland
International Airport, CA, Class C airspace area surface area. This
Class D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the
Airport/Facility Director.
AWP CA D Bakersfield, CA [REVISED]
Bakersfield, Meadows Field, CA
(lat. 35 deg.26'01''N, long. 119 deg.03'24''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,000 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Meadows Field. This Class D
airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Director.
* * * * *
AWP CA D Lancaster, CA [REVISED]
Lancaster, Gen. William J. Fox Airfield, CA
(lat. 34 deg.44'28''NW, long. 118 deg.13'08''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
4,800 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Gen. William J. Fox
Airfield. This Class D airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA D Sacramento Executive Airport, CA [REVISED]
Sacramento Executive Airport, CA
(lat. 38 deg.30'45''N, long. 121 deg.29'37''W)
Sacramento VORTAC
(lat. 38 deg.26'37''N, long. 121 deg.33'06''W)
Sacramento McClellan AFB, CA
(lat. 38 deg.40'04''N, long. 121 deg.24'02''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Sacramento Executive
Airport and within 1.8 miles each side of the Sacramento VORTAC
032 deg. radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius southwest to the
VORTAC and that airspace northeast of the Sacramento Executive
Airport, from the Sacramento VORTAC 022 deg. radial clockwise to the
Sacramento VORTAC 064 deg. radial extending from the Sacramento
Executive Airport 4.3-mile radius to the Sacramento Executive
Airport 5.8-mile radius excluding the airspace within the Sacramento
McClellan AFB, CA, and the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport, CA,
Class C airspace areas. This Class D airspace area is effective
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
AWP CA D Salinas, CA [REVISED]
Salinas Municipal Airport, CA
(lat. 36 deg.39'48''N, long. 121 deg.36'23''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and not
including 2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Salinas
Municipal Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during
the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Director.
* * * * *
AWP HI D Barbers Point NAS, HI [REVISED]
Barbers Point NAS, HI
(lat. 21 deg.18'21''N, long. 158 deg.04'20''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Barbers Point NAS,
excluding the airspace within the Honolulu, HI, Class B airspace
area. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in
the Airport/Facility Directory, Pacific Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
AWP NV D Fallon NAS, NV [REVISED]
Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field), NV
(lat. 39 deg.25'00''N, long. 118 deg.42'04''W)
Fallon Municipal Airport, NV
(lat. 39 deg.30'00''N, long. 118 deg.45'04''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
6,400 feet MSL within a 5.5-mile radius of Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis
Field), excluding that airspace within a 1-mile radius of Fallon
Municipal Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during
the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA D El Centro NAF, CA [REVISED]
El Centro NAF, CA
(Lat. 32 deg.49'45''N, long. 115 deg.40'18''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of El Centro NAF. This Class
D airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA D Point Mugu NAWS, CA [REVISED]
Point Mugu NAWS, CA
(lat. 34 deg.07'13''N, long. 119 deg.07'15''W)
Point Mugu TACAN
(lat. 34 deg.07'24''N, long. 119 deg.07'19''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Point Mugu NAWS and
within 1.8 miles each side of the Point Mugu TACAN 047 deg. radial,
extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 6 miles northeast of the Point
Mugu TACAN. This Class D airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002--Class E Airspace Areas Designated as A Surface for
an Airport
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AWP AZ E2 Prescott, AZ [NEW]
Prescott, Ernest A. Love Field, AZ
(lat. 34 deg.39'06''N, long 112 deg.25'18''W)
Drake VORTAC
(lat. 34 deg.42'09''W, long 112 deg.28'49''W)
Ernest A. Love Field Localizer
(lat. 34 deg.38'40''N, long 112 deg.25'49''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 3-mile
radius of the Ernest A. Love Field and within that airspace
beginning at a point where a line 2.6 miles southeast of and
parallel to the Runway 21 localizer intercepts the 3-mile radius
east of the airport, thence clockwise via the 3-mile radius to a
point where a line 2.6 miles west of and parallel to the Drake
VORTAC 138 deg. radial intercepts the 3-mile radius west of the
airport, thence northwestbound along the line 2.6 miles west of and
parallel to the Drake VORTAC 138 deg. radial where the line
intercepts a 6-mile radius of the Ernest A. Love Field, thence
clockwise via the 6-mile radius to a point where the 6-mile radius
intercepts a line 2.6 miles southeast of and parallel to the Runway
21 localizer, thence to the point of beginning. This Class E
airspace is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA E2 Alameda NAS, CA [NEW]
Alameda NAS (Nimitz Field), CA
(lat. 37 deg.47'26''N, long 122 deg.19'32''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of Alameda NAS (Nimitz Field). This Class E airspace is
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA E2 Bakersfield, CA [NEW]
Bakersfield, Meadows Field, CA
(lat. 35 deg.26'01''N, long 119 deg.03'24''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile
radius of Meadows Field. This Class E airspace is effective during
the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA E2 Lancaster, CA [NEW]
Lancaster, Gen. William J. Fox Airfield, CA
(lat. 34 deg.44'28''N, long 118 deg.13'08''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile
radius of Gen. William J. Fox Airfield. This Class E airspace is
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP CA E2 Sacramento Executive Airport, CA [NEW]
Sacramento Executive Airport, CA
(lat. 38 deg.30'45''N, long 121 deg.29'37''W)
Sacramento VORTAC
(lat. 38 deg.26'37''N, long 121 deg.33'06''W)
Sacramento McClellan AFB, CA
(lat. 38 deg.40'04''N, long 121 deg.24'02''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of the Sacramento Executive Airport and within 1.8 miles
each side of the Sacramento VORTAC 032 deg. radial, extending from
the 4.3-mile radius southwest to the VORTAC and that airspace
northeast of the Sacramento Executive Airport, from the Sacramento
VORTAC 022 deg. radial clockwise to the Sacramento VORTAC 064 deg.
radial extending from the Sacramento Executive Airport 4.3-mile
radius to the Sacramento Executive Airport 5.8-mile radius excluding
that airspace within the Sacramento McClellan AFB, CA, and the
Sacramento Metropolitan Airport, CA, Class C airspace areas. This
Class E airspace is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
AWP CA E2 Salinas, CA [NEW]
Salinas Municipal Airport, CA
(lat. 36 deg.39'48''N, long 121 deg.36'23''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of the Salinas Municipal Airport. This Class E airspace
is effective during the specific dates and times established in
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility
Directory.
* * * * *
AWP HI E2 Barbers Point NAS, HI [NEW]
Barbers Point NAS, HI
(lat. 21 deg.18'21''N, long 158 deg.04'20''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of Barbers Point NAS, excluding the airspace within the
Honolulu, HI, Class B airspace area. This Class E airspace is
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
AWP NV E2 Fallon NAS, NV [NEW]
Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field), NV
(lat. 39 deg.25'00''N, long 118 deg.42'04''W)
Fallon Municipal Airport, NV
(lat. 39 deg.30'00''N, long 118 deg.45'04''W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.5
mile radius of Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field), excluding that
airspace within a 1-mile radius of Fallon Municipal Airport. This
Class E airspace is effective during the specific dates and times
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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Issued in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 1994.
Richard R. Lien,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 94-13073 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]
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