[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 101 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27689-27690]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-12902]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AWA-7]


Modification of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA, Corpus 
Christi International Airport, TX, Harlingen Rio Grande Valley 
International Airport, TX, Abilene Regional Airport, TX, Dyess AFB, TX, 
and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport CA, Class C Airspace Areas and 
Establishment of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA, Class E 
Airspace Area

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule modifies the Class C airspace areas at Cedar Rapids 
Municipal Airport, IA, Corpus Christi International Airport, TX, 
Harlingen Rio Grande Valley International Airport, TX, Abilene Regional 
Airport, TX, Dyess AFB, TX, and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA. 
Class C airspace areas are predicated on an operational air traffic 
control tower (ATCT) serviced by a radar approach control facility. 
This action modifies these areas to reflect the radar approach control 
facility's hours of operation. The designated boundaries or altitudes 
of these Class C airspace areas will remain as they currently exist. In 
addition, this action establishes Class E airspace at Cedar Rapids 
Municipal Airport, IA, when the associated radar approach control 
facility is not in operation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, July 20, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William C. Nelson, Airspace and Obstruction Evaluation Branch (ATP-
240), Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division, Air Traffic 
Rules and Procedures Service, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
9295.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

History

    On April 5, 1995, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal 
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify Class C airspace areas 
at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA, Corpus Christi International 
Airport, TX, Harlingen Rio Grande Valley International Airport, TX, 
Abilene Regional Airport, TX, Dyess AFB, TX, and Santa Barbara 
Municipal Airport, CA, and to establish Class E airspace at Cedar 
Rapids Municipal Airport, IA (60 FR 17284). Interested parties were 
invited to participate in this rulemaking proceeding by submitting 
written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received. 
Except for editorial changes, this amendment is the same as that 
proposed in the notice. Class C and Class E airspace designations are 
published in paragraphs 4000 and 6002, respectively, of FAA Order 
7400.9B dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class C and E airspace 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) modifies the Class C airspace areas at Cedar Rapids 
Municipal Airport, IA, Corpus Christi International Airport, TX, 
Harlingen Rio Grande Valley International Airport, TX, Abilene Regional 
Airport, TX, Dyess AFB, TX, and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, CA. 
These areas are modified to reflect the radar approach control 
facility's hours of operation. The designated boundaries or altitudes 
of these Class C airspace areas will not change. In addition, this 
action establishes Class E airspace at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, 
IA, when the associated radar approach control facility is not in 
operation.
    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 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 40103, 40113, 40120; 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 Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated July 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 4000--Subpart C--Class C Airspace

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ACE IA C Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA (Revised)

Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA
    (Lat. 41 deg.53'05'' N., long. 91 deg.42'40'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,900 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Cedar Rapids Municipal 
Airport and that airspace extending upward from 2,100 feet MSL to 
and including 4,900 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of Cedar Rapids 
Municipal Airport. The Class C 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.
* * * * *

ASW TX C Corpus Christi International Airport, TX (Revised)

(Corpus Christi International Airport, TX
    (Lat. 27 deg.46'13'' N., long. 97 deg.30'04'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,000 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Corpus Christi 
International Airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 
feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport 
from the 287 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 197 deg. 
bearing from the airport, and that airspace extending upward from 
1,500 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the 
airport from the 197 deg. bearing from the airport clockwise to the 
287 deg. bearing from the airport.
* * * * *

ASW TX C Harlingen, TX (Revised)

Rio Grande Valley International Airport, TX
    (Lat. 26 deg.13'42'' N., long. 97 deg.39'16'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,000 feet MSL [[Page 27690]] within a 5-mile radius of the Rio 
Grande Valley International Airport, excluding that airspace east of 
the Arroyo Colorado that is north of the Southern Pacific Railroad; 
and that airspace extending upward from 2,000 feet MSL to 4,000 feet 
MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport from Farm Road 1420 and 
the Arroyo Colorado clockwise to the Southern Pacific Railroad; and 
that airspace extending upward from 1,300 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL 
to the 10-mile radius of the airport from the Southern Pacific 
Railroad clockwise to U.S. Highway 83 (Business Route); and that 
airspace extending upward from 1,500 feet MSL to 4,000 feet MSL from 
U.S. Highway 83 (Business Route) clockwise to U.S. Highway 77 
(Business Route); and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet 
MSL to 4,000 feet MSL from U.S. Highway 77 (Business Route) 
clockwise to Farm Road 1420. This Class C 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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ASW TX C Abilene Regional Airport, TX (Revised)

Abilene Regional Airport, TX
    (Lat. 32 deg.24'40'' N., long. 99 deg.40'55'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
5,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of the Abilene Regional 
Airport, excluding that airspace from the surface to 3,600 feet MSL 
east of long. 99 deg.39'00'' W., and north of the Abilene VORTAC 
103 deg./283 deg. radial within 5 miles of the airport; and that 
airspace extending upward from 3,600 feet MSL to and including 5,800 
feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of the airport north of the Abilene 
VORTAC 103 deg./283 deg. radial; and that airspace extending upward 
from 4,300 feet MSL to and including 5,800 feet MSL within a 10-mile 
radius of the airport south of the Abilene VORTAC 103 deg./283 deg. 
radial.
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ASW TX C Dyess AFB, TX (Revised)

Dyess AFB, TX
    (Lat. 32 deg.25'12'' N., long. 99 deg.51'25'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
5,800 feet MSL within a 5-mile radius of Dyess AFB; and that 
airspace extending upward from 3,600 feet MSL to and including 5,800 
feet MSL within a 10-mile radius of Dyess AFB north of the Abilene 
VORTAC 103 deg./283 deg. radials; and that airspace extending upward 
from 4,300 feet MSL to and including 5,800 feet MSL within a 10-mile 
radius of the Dyess AFB and south of the Abilene VORTAC 103 deg./
283 deg. radials. This Class C airspace area excludes any airspace 
included within the Abilene Regional Airport, TX, Class C airspace 
area.
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AWP CA C 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 within a 5-mile radius of the Santa Barbara 
Municipal Airport extending upward from the surface to and including 
4,000 feet MSL; and that airspace within a 10-mile radius of the 
airport extending upward from 1,500 feet MSL to and including 4,000 
feet MSL, excluding that airspace from the 295 deg. bearing from the 
airport, between the 5- and 10-mile radius, clockwise to the 
090 deg. bearing from the airport. This Class C 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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ACE IA E2 Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA (New)

Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, IA
    (Lat. 41 deg.53'05'' N., long. 91 deg.42'40'' W.)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of the Cedar Rapids Municipal 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 Washington, DC, on May 18, 1995.
Harold W. Becker,
Manager, Airspace-Rules and Aeronautical Information Division.
[FR Doc. 95-12902 Filed 5-24-95; 8:45 am]
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