Transport i infrastruktura · 08/09/1994

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

This action modifies the Class D airspace area at Newport News, VA, by amending the area's effective hours to coincide with the associated control tower's hours of operation. This action also establishes Class E airspace in this area when the associated control tower is closed. Additionally, this action establishes and/or modifies Class E airspace areas at Lynchburg, VA, Manassas, VA, and Wallops Island, VA. 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 at these locations 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.