Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Various Locations, State of Pennsylvania

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AEA-09]

Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E

Airspace; Various Locations, State of Pennsylvania

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 Erie, PA,

Harrisburg, Capital City Airport, PA, Harrisburg International Airport,

PA, North Philadelphia, PA, and Williamsport, PA, 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. Additionally,

this action establishes Class E airspace areas at Lancaster, PA, and

Reading, PA. 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 tower located at

this location is closed. The intended effect of this action is to

clarify when two-way radio communication with these air traffic control

towers is required and to provide adequate Class E airspace for

instrument approaches when these control towers are closed.

Furthermore, minor technical amendments are being made to the Bradford,

PA, and Du Bois, PA Class E airspace areas to reflect the operational

hours of the associated Flight Service Station.

DATES: EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C. December 8, 1994.

Comment Date: Comments must be received on or before October 10,

1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, Air

Traffic Division, AEA-500, Airspace Docket Number 94-AEA-09, F.A.A.

Eastern Region, Fitzgerald Federal Building # 111, John F. Kennedy

International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. An informal docket may

also be examined during normal business hours at the address listed

above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Jordan, Airspace Specialist,

System Management Branch, AEA-530, F.A.A. Eastern Region, Fitzgerald

Federal Building # 111, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica,

New York 11430; telephone: (718) 553-0857.

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 to 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, and in determining whether additional rulemaking

is required. 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 areas at Harrisburg, Capital

City Airport, PA, Harrisburg International Airport, PA, Erie, PA, North

Philadelphia, PA, and Williamsport, PA, 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's were continuous,

while the former ATA's were contingent upon the operation of the

associated air traffic control tower. The consolidation of the ATA and

CZ into a single Class 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. Additionally,

this action establishes Class E airspace areas at Lancaster, PA, and

Reading, PA. 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 Lancaster, PA,

and Reading, PA, when the control towers are closed. The intended

effect of this action is to clarify when two-way radio communication

with these air traffic control towers is required and to provide

adequate Class E airspace for instrument approach procedures when these

control towers are closed. 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). Furthermore, the Class E airspace areas at

Bradford, PA, and Du Bois, PA, are being revised to reflect the hours

of the associated Flight Service Station.

The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North

American Datum 83. Class D and E airspace designations are published in

Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9B

dated July 8, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is

incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. 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; Executive

Order 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 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and

Reporting Points, dated June 18, 1994, and effective September 16,

1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000--General.

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AEA PA D Erie, PA [Revised]

Erie International Airport, PA

(Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)

Erie VORTAC

(Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

3,200 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International

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.

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AEA PA D Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [Revised]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,800 feet MSL and within a 4-mile radius of Capital City Airport,

excluding the portion that coincides with the Harrisburg

International Airport, PA, Class D airspace east of the direct lines

described as follows: a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat.

40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said

point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City,

PA, 4-mile radius. 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.

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AEA PA D Harrisburg International Airport, PA [Revised]

Harrisburg International Airport, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.11'36'' N., long. 76 deg.45'48'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,800 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Harrisburg

International Airport and within a 6.1-mile radius of the center of

the airport extending clockwise from a 228 deg. bearing to a

293 deg. bearing from the airport and within a 5.7-mile radius of

the center of the airport extending clockwise from a 005 deg.

bearing to a 033 deg. bearing from the airport and within a 6.1-mile

radius of the center of the airport extending clockwise from a

033 deg. bearing to a 098 deg. bearing from the airport and within

1.8 miles each side of the extended centerline of Harrisburg

International Airport Runway 13 extending from the southeast end of

Runway 13 to 5.3 miles southeast of the southeast end of Runway 13;

excluding the portion that coincides with the Harrisburg Capital

City Airport, PA, Class D airspace area west of direct lines

described as follows: a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat.

40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said

point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg International

Airport 4.3-mile radius and a line bearing 191 deg. from a point at

lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'23'' W., extending from said

point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg International

Airport 4.3-mile radius.

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AEA PA D North Philadelphia, PA [Revised]

Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.04'55'' N., long. 75 deg.00'39'' W.)

Warminster NAWC

(Lat. 40 deg.11'57'' N., long. 75 deg.03'58'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia

Airport extending clockwise from a 030 deg. bearing 252 deg. bearing

from the airport and within a 5.3-mile radius of the Northeast

Philadelphia Airport extending clockwise from a 252 deg. bearing to

a 030 deg. bearing from the airport, excluding the north portion

subtended by a chord drawn between the points of intersection of the

5.3-mile radius with that portion of the Willow Grove, PA, Class D

airspace area centered on Warminster NAWC. 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.

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AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Revised]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA

(Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including

3,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming

County 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.

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Paragraph 6002--Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area

for an airport.

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AEA PA E2 Bradford, PA [Revised]

Bradford Regional Airport, PA

(Lat. 41 deg.48'11'' N., long. 78 deg.38'24'' W.)

Bradford VORTAC

(Lat. 41 deg.47'11'' N., long. 78 deg.37'10'' W.)

Within a 4.3-mile radius of the Bradford Regional Airport and

within 3.1 miles each side of the Bradford VORTAC 135 deg. radial

extending from the VORTAC to 8.7 miles southeast of the VORTAC. 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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AEA PA E2 Du Bois, PA [Revised]

Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, Du Bois, PA

(Lat. 41 deg.10'42'' N., long. 78 deg.53'55'' W.)

Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport Northeast Localizer Course OM

(Lat. 41 deg.13'11'' N., long. 78 deg.48'08'' W.)

Clarion VORTAC

(Lat. 41 deg.08'47'' N., long. 79 deg.27'29'' W.)

Within a 4-mile radius of Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport and

within 2.6 miles each side of the Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport

ILS localizer northeast course, extending from the 4-mile radius to

7.4 miles northeast of the OM and within 2.2 miles each side of the

Clarion VORTAC 086 deg. radial, extending from the 4-mile radius

zone to 20 miles east of the VORTAC and within 2.2 miles each side

of a 242 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 41 deg.10'30'' N., long.

78 deg.54'29'' W., extending from said point to 4.8 miles southwest

of said point. 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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AEA PA E2 Erie, PA [New]

Erie International Airport, PA

(Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)

Erie VORTAC

(Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International Airport; and that

airspace extending upward from the surface extending northeast of

the 4.2-mile radius from within 4 miles northwest of the Erie VORTAC

054 deg. radial to 3.5 miles southeast of the Erie ILS localizer

northeast course then extending southwest from a point located along

the Erie localizer northeast course 9.2 miles NE of lat.

42 deg.07'30'' N., long. 80 deg.05'36'' W., to the 4.2-mile radius.

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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AEA PA E2 Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [New]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

Within a 4-mile radius of Capital City Airport, excluding the

portion that coincides with the Harrisburg International Airport,

PA, Class D airspace west of the direct lines described as follows:

a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N.,

long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said point to the point of

intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City, PA, 4-mile radius and

a line bearing 191 deg. from a point at lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N.,

long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said point to the point of

intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City, PA, 4-mile radius;

and that airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles

each side of the extended centerline of Capital City Airport Runway

26 extending from the west end of Runway 26 to 7.2 miles west of the

west end of Runway 26. 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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AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [New]

Lancaster Airport, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.07'18'' N., long. 76 deg.17'46'' W.)

Lancaster VORTAC

(Lat. 40 deg.07'12'' N., long. 76 deg.17'29'' W.)

Within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport; and that airspace

extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles each side of

Lancaster VORTAC 260 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4

miles west of the VORTAC and within 2.7 miles each side of the

Lancaster VORTAC 128 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4

miles southeast of the VORTAC and within 1.8 miles each side of the

Lancaster VORTAC 055 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 4.4

miles northeast of the VORTAC. 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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AEA PA E2 North Philadelphia, PA [New]

Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.04'55'' N., long. 75 deg.00'39'' W.)

Warminster NAWC

(Lat. 40 deg.11'57'' N., Long. 75 deg.03'58'' W.)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia Airport

extending clockwise from a 030 deg. bearing to a 252 deg. bearing

from the airport and within a 5.3-mile radius of the Northeast

Philadelphia Airport extending clockwise from a 252 deg. bearing to

a 030 deg. bearing from the airport, excluding the north portion

subtended by a chord drawn between the points of intersection of the

5.3-mile radius with that portion of the Willow Grove, PA, Class D

airspace area centered on Warminster NAWC. 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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AEA PA E2 Reading, PA [New]

Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.22'42'' N., long. 75 deg.57'55'' W.)

SHAPP OM

(Lat. 40 deg.18'23'' N., long. 75 deg.56'59'' W.)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz

Field extending clockwise from a 160 deg. bearing to a 030 deg.

bearing from the airport and within a 4.8-mile radius of Reading

Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport extending clockwise from a

030 deg. bearing to a 160 deg. bearing from the airport; and that

airspace extending upward from the surface within 4 miles each side

of the Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field ILS localizer south

course extending from the 4.2-mile radius and 4.8-mile radius to 7.4

miles south of the SHAPP OM and within 3.5 miles each side of a

161 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 40 deg.22'32'' N., long.

75 deg.57'56'' W., extending from said point to 7.4 miles south and

within 2.2 miles each side of a 301 deg. bearing from a point at

lat. 40 deg.23'00'' N., long. 75 deg.58'41'' W., extending from said

point to 5.2 miles northwest of said point and within 1.8 miles each

side of a 352 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 40 deg.23'06'' N.,

long. 75 deg.57'47'' W., extending from said point to 4 miles north

of said point. 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 published

continuously in the Airport/Facility Directory.

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AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [New]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA

(Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County

Airport; and that airspace extending upward from the surface within

a 7-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending

clockwise from a 270 deg. bearing to a 312 deg. bearing from the

airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming

Airport extending clockwise from a 312 deg. bearing to a 350 deg.

bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise from a

004 deg. bearing to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport and within

3.5 miles south of the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport east

localizer course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport

east to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport. 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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Paragraph 6004--Class E airspace areas designated as an extension

to a Class D surface area

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AEA PA E4 Erie, PA [Revised]

Erie International Airport, PA

(Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)

Erie VORTAC

(Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface extending

northeast of the Erie International Airport 4.2-mile radius from

within 4 miles northwest of the Erie VORTAC 054 deg. radial to 3.5

miles southeast of the Erie ILS localizer northeast course then

extending southwest from a point located along the Erie localizer

northeast course 9.2 miles NE of lat. 42 deg.07'30'' N., long.

80 deg.05'36'' W., to the 4.2-mile radius of the airport. 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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AEA PA E4 Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [Revised]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA

(Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles

each side of the extended centerline of Capital City Airport Runway

26 extending from the west end of Runway 26 to 7.2 miles west of the

west end of Runway 26. 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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AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Revised]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA

(Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

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

radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise

from a 270 deg. bearing to a 312 deg. bearing from the airport and

within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming Airport

extending clockwise from a 312 deg. bearing to a 350 deg. bearing

from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-

Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise from a 004 deg. bearing

to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport and within 3.5 miles south of

the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport east localizer course

extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport east to a 099 deg.

bearing from the airport. 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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Issued in Jamaica, New York, on August 22, 1994.

John S. Walker,

Manager, Air Traffic Division.

[FR Doc. 94-21976 Filed 9-6-94; 8:45 am]

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