2023-12782. Amendment of Class E Airspace; Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    This action amends the Class E airspace at Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI, and establishes Class E airspace at Madison, WI. This action is the result of an airspace review requested by the FAA Airspace Rules and Regulations office. The name and geographic coordinates of various airports are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

    DATES:

    Effective 0901 UTC, October 5, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

    ADDRESSES:

    A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year.

    FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/​air_​traffic/​publications/​. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it amends the Class E surface airspace, the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area, and the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface, and establishes Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, Madison, WI, to support instrument flight rule operations at this airport.

    History

    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA–2023–0914 in the Federal Register (88 FR 22931; April 14, 2023) proposing to amend the Class E airspace at Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI, and establish Class E airspace at Madison, WI. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.

    Incorporation by Reference

    Class E airspace designations are published in paragraphs 6002, 6003, 6004, and 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11G, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022. FAA Order JO 7400.11G is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.

    FAA Order JO 7400.11G lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

    The Rule

    This amendment to 14 CFR part 71:

    Modifies the Class E surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, Madison, WI, by removing all of the extensions contained within the airspace legal descriptions as they will be incorporated into new Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E surface area to comply with FAA Order JO 7400.2N, Procedures for Start Printed Page 39163 Handling Airspace Matters; replaces the outdated terms “Notice to Airmen” with “Notice to Air Missions” and “Airport/Facility Directory” with “Chart Supplement”; modifies the header from “Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI” to “Madison, WI” to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2N; and updates the name of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and the geographic coordinates of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field and Waunakee Airport, Waunakee, WI, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database;

    Modifies the Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field by removing the extension north of the airport as it is no longer required; modifies the extension southeast of the airport to within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130° radial (previously 134° bearing from the Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field); modifies the extension northwest of the airport to within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 319° radial (previously 358° bearing from the Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of the Madison VORTAC (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field); replaces the outdated terms “Notice to Airmen” with “Notice to Air Missions” and “Airport/Facility Directory” with “Chart Supplement”; modifies the header from “Madison Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, WI” to “Madison, WI” to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2N; and updates the name of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and the geographic coordinates of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field and Waunakee Airport, Waunakee, WI, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database;

    Establishes Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class E surface area at Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Madison Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC; and within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 319° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Madison Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius of Waunakee Airport;

    And modifies the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to within a 7.5-mile (decreased from an 8.8-mile) radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field; removes the extension south of the airport as it is no longer required; adds an extension within 2 miles each side of the 029° bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 13.7 miles north of the airport; adds an extension within 1 mile each side of the 316° bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius to 11 miles northwest of the airport; and updates the names and geographic coordinates of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field (previously Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field) and Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field (previously Morey Airport), Middleton, WI, to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database; and removes the cities associated with the airports in the header to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2N.

    Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    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 only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

    Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, “Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,” paragraph 5–6.5.a. This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.

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    Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR 71

    • Airspace
    • Incorporation by reference
    • Navigation (air)
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    The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

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    PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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    1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–1963 Comp., p. 389.

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    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11G, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 19, 2022, and effective September 15, 2022, is amended as follows:

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    Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.

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    AGL WI E2 Madison, WI [Amended]

    Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI

    (Lat 43°08′24″ N, long 89°20′15″ W)

    Waunakee Airport

    (Lat 43°10′43″ N, long 89°27′05″ W)

    Within a 5-mile radius of the Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius of the Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

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    Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class C Surface Area.

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    AGL WI E3 Madison, WI [Amended]

    Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI

    (Lat 43°08′24″ N, long 89°20′15″ W)

    Madison VORTAC

    (Lat 43°08′41″ N, long 89°20′23″ W)

    Waunakee Airport

    (Lat 43°10′43″ N, long 89°27′05″ W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC; and within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 319° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace Start Printed Page 39164 within a 1.5-mile radius of the Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

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    Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D or Class E Surface Area.

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    AGL WI E4 Madison, WI [Establish]

    Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI

    (Lat 43°08′24″ N, long 89°20′15″ W)

    Madison VORTAC

    (Lat 43°08′41″ N, long 89°20′23″ W)

    Waunakee Airport

    (Lat 43°10′43″ N, long 89°27′05″ W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 130° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles southeast of the Madison VORTAC; and within 2.4 miles each side of the Madison VORTAC 319° radial extending from the 5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field to 7 miles northwest of the Madison VORTAC excluding that airspace within a 1.5-mile radius of the Waunakee Airport. This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Air Missions. The effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

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    Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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    AGL WI E5 Madison, WI [Amended]

    Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field, WI

    (Lat 43°08′24″ N, long 89°20′15″ W)

    Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field, WI

    (Lat 43°06′52″ N, long 89°31′54″ W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 7.5-mile radius of Dane County Regional Airport/Truax Field; and within 2 miles each side of the 029° bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius of the airport to 13.7 miles north of the airport; and within 1 mile each side of the 316° bearing from the airport extending from the 7.5-mile radius of the airport to 11 miles northwest of the airport; and within a 6.3-mile radius of Middleton Municipal Airport/Morey Field.

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    Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 12, 2023.

    Martin A. Skinner,

    Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.

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    [FR Doc. 2023–12782 Filed 6–14–23; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
10/5/2023
Published:
06/15/2023
Department:
Federal Aviation Administration
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2023-12782
Dates:
Effective 0901 UTC, October 5, 2023. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.
Pages:
39162-39164 (3 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FAA-2023-0914, Airspace Docket No. 23-AGL-10
RINs:
2120-AA66: Airspace Actions
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2120-AA66/airspace-actions
PDF File:
2023-12782.pdf
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 71