Establishment of Class E Airspace Over Hardy, VA

Published

Sep 4, 2026

Comments close

Oct 19, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56810

Docket

Docket No. FAA-2026-10543, Airspace Docket No. 26-AEA-14

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) — the air‑safety arm of the Department of Transportation — has issued a notice proposing the creation of a new Class E airspace zone over Hardy, Virginia. The purpose is to provide a defined area of controlled sky that will allow aircraft to conduct instrument‑flight‑rules (IFR) approaches safely, using newly developed Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) for the Carilion Westlake Center heliport. The proposal affects pilots, airlines, flight schools, and any operators that fly in or near Hardy, as well as local residents who may see changes in aircraft traffic patterns. The notice was published on September 4, 2026, and the FAA is asking for public comments on the plan by October 19, 2026. After the comment period closes, the agency will review the feedback, issue a final rule, and then set an effective date for the new airspace. Once finalized, the Class E airspace will become part of the national airspace system and will be reflected in aviation charts and navigation databases.

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