Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, Revocation of Class E Airspace; Montgomery, AL
Key claim: The FAA proposes to slightly enlarge the 700-foot Class E airspace around Maxwell Air Force Base, drop the Class E surface area because the airport no longer qualifies, and make administrative updates to the Class D airspace.
Abstract
(Proposed Rule · Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration) This action proposes to amend Class D airspace for Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), Montgomery, AL, by making administrative updates. It also proposes to amend Class E airspace from 700 feet by expanding it by 0.5 NM from a 7-mile to a 7.5-mile radius around Maxwell AFB to contain IFR departures, along with making administrative changes. Finally, it proposes to revoke Class E airspace from the surface around Maxwell AFB, as the airport no longer meets the qualifications for Class E surface area airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.
Why this matters
The FAA proposes to slightly enlarge the 700-foot Class E airspace around Maxwell Air Force Base, drop the Class E surface area because the airport no longer qualifies, and make administrative updates to the Class D airspace.