Establishment of Class E Airspace Areas

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWP-14]

Establishment of Class E Airspace Areas

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action establishes Class E airspace areas at Edwards AFB,

CA, LeMoore NAS (Reeves Field), CA, Stockton Metropolitan Airport, CA,

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI, Kaneohe MCAS, HI, Lihue

Airport, HI, San Jose International Airport, CA, El Toro MCAS, CA,

Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA, Tuscon-Ryan

Field, AZ, Crows Landing NALF, CA, and Mountain View, Moffett Field

NAS, CA. Presently, these areas are designated as Class D airspace when

the associated control tower is in operation. However, controlled

airspace to the surface is needed when the control towers located at

these areas are closed. The intended effect of this action is to

provide adequate Class E airspace for instrument flight rule (IFR)

operations when these control towers are closed. This action also

revises the Class E4 airspace area at Point Mugu NAWS, CA, to indicate

that this airspace area, as an extension to the Pt. Mugu part-time

Class D airspace area, is part-time. This action also revises the Class

E4 airspace areas at Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI, and

Lihue Airport, HI, to show that these airspace areas are full-time and

revises the Class E3 airspace area at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport,

CA to show that it is full time.

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-14, 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-530, 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) establishes Class E airspace areas at Edwards AFB, CA,

LeMoore NAS (Reeves Field), CA, Stockton Metropolitan Airport, CA, Hilo

International, General Lyman Field, HI, Kaneohe MCAS, HI, Lihue

Airport, HI, San Jose International Airport, CA, El Toro MCAS, CA,

Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA, Tuscon-Ryan

Field, AZ, Crows Landing NALF, CA, and Mountain View, Moffett Field

NAS, CA. Currently, this airspace is designated as Class D when the

associated control tower is in operation. Nevertheless, controlled

airspace to the surface is needed for IFR operations at Edwards AFB,

CA, LeMoore NAS (Reeves Field), CA, Stockton Metropolitan Airport, CA,

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI, Kaneohe MCAS, HI, Lihue

Airport, HI, San Jose International Airport, CA, El Toro MCAS, CA,

Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA, Tuscon-Ryan

Field, AZ, Crows Landing NALF, CA, and Mountain View, Moffett Field

NAS, CA, when the control towers are closed. The intended effect of

this action is to provide adequate Class E airspace for IFR operations

at these airports when these control towers are closed.

This action also revises the Class E4 airspace area at Point Mugu

NAWS, CA, to show it as part-time airspace associated with the Pt. Mugu

part-time Class D airspace area, the Class E4 airspace area at Hilo

International, General Lyman Field, HI, and Lihue Airport, HI, to

indicate the full-time status, and the Class E3 airspace area at Santa

Barbara Municipal Airport, CA, to show is full time status.

As noted in the Airspace Reclassification Final Rule, published in

the Federal Register on December 17, 1991, airspace at an airport with

a part-time control tower should be designated as a Class D airspace

area when the control tower is in operation, and as a Class E airspace

area when the control tower is closed (56 FR 65645).

The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North

American Datum 83. Class E airspace areas designated as surface areas

for airports, extensions to a Class C surface area and extensions to a

Class D surface area are published, respectively, in Paragraphs 6002,

6003 and 6004 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 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 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 6002--Class E Airspace Areas Designated as A Surface Area

for an Airport

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AWP CA E2 Edwards AFB, CA [NEW]

Edwards AFB, CA

(lat. 34 deg.54'18''N, Long. 117 deg.53'01''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 7-mile

radius of Edwards AFB. 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 LeMoore NAS, CA [NEW]

LeMoore NAS (Reeves Field), CA

(lat. 36 deg.19'59''N, Long. 119 deg.57'08''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5.2-

mile radius of LeMoore NAS (Reeves 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.

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AWP CA E2 Stockton, CA [NEW]

Stockton Metropolitan Airport, CA

(lat. 37 deg.53'39''N, Long. 121 deg.14'18''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, beginning at lat.

37 deg.49'30''N, long. 121 deg.12'34''W, thence clockwise via the

4.3-mile radius of the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, to lat.

37 deg.53'00''N, long. 121 deg.09'04''W; to lat. 37 deg.52'05''N,

long. 121 deg.07'44''W; to lat. 37 deg.48'10''N, long.

121 deg.11'04''W, 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.

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AWP HI E2 Hilo, HI [NEW]

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI

(lat. 19 deg.43'13'' N., long. 155 deg.02'55'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of General Lyman 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 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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AWP HI E2 Kaneohe MCAS, HI [NEW]

Kaneohe MCAS, HI

(lat. 21 deg.27'06'' N., long. 157 deg.46'10'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of Kaneohe MCAS. 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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AWP HI E2 Lihue, HI [NEW]

Lihue Airport, HI

(lat. 21 deg.58'34'' N., long. 159 deg.20'20'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of Lihue 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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AWP CA E2 San Jose, CA [NEW]

San Jose International Airport, CA

(lat. 37 deg.21'42'' N., long. 121 deg.55'43'' W.)

Oakland VORTAC

(lat. 37 deg.43'33'' N., long. 122 deg.13'25'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-miles

radius of the San Jose International Airport, excluding that

airspace east of Interstate 680 and east of U.S. Highway 101 south

of the intersection of U.S. Highway 101 and Interstate 680. This

Class E airspace is effective during the specific dates and time

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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AWP CA E2 El Toro MCAS, CA [NEW]

El Toro MCAS, CA

(lat. 33 deg.40'34'' N., long. 117 deg.43'52'' W.)

John Wayne Airport/Orange County

lat. 33 deg.40'32'' N., long. 117 deg.52'05'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile

radius of the El Toro MCAS excluding that airspace west of a line

between the points where the 5-miles arc of El Toro MCAS intercepts

the 5-mile arc of John Wayne Airport/Orange County. 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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AWP AZ E2 Phoenix, Luke AFB, AZ [NEW]

Phoenix Luke AFB, AZ

(lat. 33 deg.32'06'' N., Long. 112 deg.22'59'' W.)

Luke AFB TACAN

(lat. 33 deg.32'41'' N., long. 112 deg.22'55'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of Luke AFB and within 1.8 miles each side of the Luke

TACAN 058 deg. radial, extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 5.2

miles northeast of the TACAN and within 1.8 miles each side of the

Luke TACAN 209 deg. radial, extending from the 4.3-miles radius to

5.6 miles southwest of the Luke TACAN, excluding that portion east

of a line beginning at lat. 33 deg.34'35'' N., long. 112 deg.16'59''

W.; to lat. 33 deg.33'55'' N., long. 112 deg.16'29'' W., to lat

33 deg.33'08'' N., long. 112 deg.18'00'' W.; to lat. 33 deg.29'29''

N., long. 112 deg.19'29'' W.; to lat. 33 deg.29'00'' N, long.

112 deg.19'26'' W. 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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AWP CA E2 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA [NEW]

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA

(lat. 34 deg.25'34'' N., long. 119 deg.50'26'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile

radius of the Santa Barbara 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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AWP AZ E2 Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ [NEW]

Tucson-Ryan Field, AZ

(lat. 32 deg.08'29''N, long. 111 deg.10'26''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4-mile

radius of the Tucson-Ryan Field. This Class E airspace is effective

during the specific dates and times established in advance by a

Notice of Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be

continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.

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AWP CA E2 Crows Landing NALF, CA [NEW]

Crows Landing NALF, CA

(lat. 27 deg.24'29''N, long. 121 deg.06'34''W)

Patterson Airport, CA

(lat. 37 deg.28'07''N, long. 121 deg.10'10''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 5-mile

radius of Crows Landing NALF, excluding the airspace 3 miles west of

and parallel to the 164 deg./344 deg. bearing from/to Crows Landing

NALF, and excluding that portion within a 1-mile radius of Patterson

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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AWP CA E2 Mountain View, CA [NEW]

Mountain View, Moffett Field NAS, CA

(lat. 37 deg.24'55''N, long. 122 deg.02'54''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-

mile radius of Moffett Field NAS, excluding that airspace within the

San Jose, CA, Class C airspace area and excluding the portion within

the Palo Alto of Santa Clara County Airport, CA, Class D airspace

area during the specific dates and times it is effective. 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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AWP CA E2 Imperial County, CA [NEW]

Imperial County Airport, El Centro, CA

(lat. 32 deg.50'03''N, long. 115 deg.34'44''W)

El Centro NAF, CA

(lat. 32 deg.49'45''N, long. 115 deg.40'18''W)

Within a 4-mile radius of the Imperial County Airport, excluding

that airspace west of long. 115 deg.37'03''W. when the El Centro

NAF, CA, Class D airspace area is effective. 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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Paragraph 6003--Class E Airspace Areas Designated As An Extension

to A Class C Surface Area

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AWP CA E3 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA [REVISED]

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA

(lat. 34 deg.25'34''N, long. 119 deg.50'26''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles

each side of the Santa Barbara ILS localizer west course, extending

from the 5-mile radius of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to 6.2

miles west of the airport.

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Paragraph 6004--Class E Airspace Areas Designated as An Extension

to A Class D Surface Area

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AWP CA E4 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 within a 10.4-

mile radius of the Point Mugu TACAN, extending clockwise from the

Point Mugu TACAN 200 deg. radial to the Point Mugu TACAN 252 deg.

radial. This Class E 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.

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AWP HI E4 Hilo, HI [REVISED]

Hilo International, General Lyman Field, HI

(lat. 19 deg.43'13''N, long. 115 deg.02'55''W)

Hilo VORTAC

(lat. 19 deg.43'17''N, long. 115 deg.00'39''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3 miles

each side of the Hilo VORTAC 090 deg. radial, extending from 4.3-

mile radius of General Lyman field to 8.7 miles east of the VORTAC.

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AWP HI E4 Lihue, HI [REVISED]

Lihue Airport, HI

(lat. 21 deg.58'34''N, long. 159 deg.20'20''W)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within that

airspace beginning at lat. 21 deg.54'25''N, long. 159 deg.21'36''W,

thence clockwise to lat. 21 deg.58'15''N, long. 159 deg.15'42''W; to

lat. 21 deg.55'03''N, long. 159 deg.12'10''W; to lat.

21 deg.51'03''N, long. 159 deg.11'05''W; to lat. 21 deg.50'34''N,

long 159 deg.21'50''W, thence to the point of beginning.

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Issued in Los Angeles, California on May 16, 1994.

Richard R. Lien,

Manager, Air Traffic Division.

[FR Doc. 94-13074 Filed 5-26-94; 8:45 am]

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