[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 120 (Friday, June 25, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 33581-33583]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13274]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2021-0169; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3]
RIN 2120-AA66


Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; South Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace in 
the south Florida area, by updating the geographic coordinates of the 
following airports; Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, (formerly Opa Locka Airport), North 
Perry Airport, Pompano Beach Airpark, Miami International Airport, 
Homestead ARB, Boca Raton Airport, Miami Executive Airport (formerly 
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport). This action would also update the 
geographic coordinates of the Fort Lauderdale Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range Collocated with Distance Measuring Equipment 
(VOR/DME), and the QEEZY Locator Outer Marker (LOM). This action would 
also make an editorial change replacing the term Airport/Facility 
Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the legal descriptions of 
associated Class D and E airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for 
the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations 
in the area.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 9, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on this proposal to: The U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001; 
Telephone: (800) 647-5527, or (202) 366-9826. You must identify the 
Docket No. FAA-2021-0169; Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3, at the 
beginning of your comments. You may also submit comments through the 
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and

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subsequent amendments can be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. For further information, you can contact the 
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783. The Order is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of FAA Order 7400.11E at NARA, email [email protected] 
or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Fornito, Operations Support 
Group, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 1701 
Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) 305-6364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is 
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, 
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's 
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described 
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, 
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of 
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient 
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority 
as it would amend Class D and E airspace in the south Florida area.

Comments Invited

    Interested persons are invited to comment on this proposed 
rulemaking by submitting such written data, views, or arguments, as 
they may desire. Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the 
views and suggestions presented are particularly helpful in developing 
reasoned regulatory decisions on the proposal. Comments are 
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, 
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal.
    Communications should identify both docket numbers (Docket No. FAA-
2021-0169 and Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3) and be submitted in 
triplicate to DOT Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for the 
address and phone number). You may also submit comments through the 
internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
    Persons wishing the FAA to acknowledge receipt of their comments on 
this action must submit with those comments a self-addressed stamped 
postcard on which the following statement is made: ``Comments to FAA 
Docket No. FAA-2020-0169 Airspace Docket No. 21-ASO-3.'' The postcard 
will be date/time stamped and returned to the commenter.
    All communications received before the specified closing date for 
comments will be considered before taking action on the proposed rule. 
The proposal contained in this document may be changed in light of the 
comments received. All comments submitted will be available for 
examination in the public docket both before and after the comment 
closing date. A report summarizing each substantive public contact with 
FAA personnel concerned with this rulemaking will be filed in the 
docket.

Availability of NPRMs

    An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov. Recently published rulemaking 
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/.
    You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any 
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets 
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for address and phone number) between 
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. An informal docket may also be examined between 8:00 a.m. and 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except federal holidays at the office 
of the Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Room 
350, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document proposes to amend FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace 
Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and effective 
September 15, 2020. FAA Order 7400.11E is publicly available as listed 
in the ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.11E lists 
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and 
reporting points.

The Proposal

    The FAA proposes an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Class D 
and Class E surface airspace, Class E airspace designated as an 
extension to a Class C surface area, and Class E airspace extending 
upward from 700 feet above the surface in the south Florida area, by 
updating the geographical coordinates of several airports and 
associated navigation aids. Also, the FAA proposes to update the 
airport name of Miami Executive Airport (formerly Kendall-Tamiami 
Executive Airport), and Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport (formerly Opa 
Locka Airport), and Homestead ARB (formerly Dade County-Homestead 
Regional Airport) in the Class D airspace, Class E surface airspace, 
and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface. 
Also, the FAA proposes to amend the Miami, Opa Locka Executive Airport, 
FL Class D header, (formerly Miami, Opa Locka Airport, FL). In 
addition, the FAA proposes to replace the outdated term Airport/
Facility Directory with the term Chart Supplement in the associated 
Class D and E airspace legal descriptions for these airports. Also, 
Boca Raton Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface would exclude the reference to Pompano Beach Class D airspace, 
as this is unnecessary verbiage.
    Class D and E airspace designations are published in Paragraphs 
5000, 6002, 6003 and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.11E, dated 
July 21, 2020, and effective September 15, 2020, which is incorporated 
by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in 
this document will be published subsequently in the Order.
    FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this proposed 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 minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will 
only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified 
that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities

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under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in 
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies 
and Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Proposed Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR 
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.11E, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 21, 2020, and 
effective September 15, 2020, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.

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ASO FL D Hollywood, FL [Amended]

North Perry Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]00'04'' N, long. 80[deg]14'27'' W)
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
    (Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of the North Perry Airport; 
excluding the portion north of the north boundary of the Miami, FL, 
Class B airspace area and that portion south of a line connecting 
the 2 points of intersection with a 4.3-mile radius centered on the 
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is 
effective during specific dates and times established in advance by 
a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

ASO FL D Miami, Opa Locka Executive Airport, FL [Amended]

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport, FL
    (Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)
North Perry Airport
    (Lat. 26[deg]00'05'' N, long. 80[deg]14'26'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of Miami-Opa Locka Executive 
Airport excluding that airspace south of 25[deg]52'09'' N, and that 
portion north of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with 
a 4-mile radius centered on the North Perry Airport. This Class D 
airspace area is effective during specific dates and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and 
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart 
Supplement.

ASO FL D Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL [Amended]

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'15'' W)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale Executive 
Airport; excluding that portion within the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 
International Airport, FL, Class C airspace area and that portion 
northeast of a line between lat. 26[deg]15'49'' N; long. 
80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]12'59'' N; long. 80[deg]09'14'' W 
and that portion north of a line 1 mile north of and parallel to the 
extended runway centerline of Runway 8/26 at Fort Lauderdale 
Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during 
the specific days and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Chart Supplement.

ASO FL D Pompano Beach, FL [Amended]

Pompano Beach, Airpark, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]14'51'' N, long. 80[deg]06'40'' W)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'15'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4-mile radius of Pompano Beach Airpark; 
excluding that portion southwest of a line between lat. 
26[deg]15'49'' N; long. 80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]12'59'' N; 
long. 80[deg]09'14'' W and that portion south of a line 1 mile north 
of and parallel to the extended runway centerline of Runway 8/26 at 
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. This Class D airspace area is 
effective during the specific days and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective days and times will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Chart Supplement.

ASO FL D Miami Executive Airport, FL [Amended]

Miami Executive Airport, FL
    (Lat. 25[deg]38'51'' N, long. 80[deg]26'00'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 3.5-mile radius of the Miami Executive 
Airport, FL; excluding that airspace within the Miami, FL, Class B 
airspace area. 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 Chart Supplement.

Paragraph 6003 Class E Airspace Designated as an Extension to Class 
C.

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ASO FL E3 Fort Lauderdale, FL [Amended]

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)
Fort Lauderdale VOR/DME
    (Lat. 26[deg]04'26'' N, long. 80[deg]09'59'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 3.5 miles 
each side of the Fort Lauderdale VOR/DME 083[deg] radial extending 
from a 5-mile radius of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International 
Airport to 7 miles east of the VOR/DME; excluding that portion south 
of the north boundary of the Miami, FL, Class B airspace area.

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ASO FL E5 Miami, FL [Amended]

Miami International Airport, FL
    (Lat. 25[deg]47'43'' N, long. 80[deg]17'24'' W)
Homestead ARB
    (Lat. 25[deg]29'19'' N, long. 80[deg]23'01'' W)
Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport
    (Lat. 25[deg]54'27'' N, long. 80[deg]16'42'' W)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
    (Lat. 26[deg]04'18'' N, long. 80[deg]08'59'' W)
Miami Executive Airport
    (Lat. 25[deg]38'51'' N, long. 80[deg]26'00'' W)
QEEZY LOM
    (Lat. 25[deg]38'29'' N, long. 80[deg]30'17'' W)
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
    (Lat. 26[deg]11'50'' N, long. 80[deg]10'14'' W)
Pompano Beach Airpark
    (Lat. 26[deg]14'51'' N, long. 80[deg]06'40'' W)
North Perry Airport
    (Lat. 26[deg]00'04'' N, long. 80[deg]14'27'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 7-mile radius of Miami International Airport, Homestead 
ARB, Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood 
International Airport, and Miami Executive Airport, and within 2.4 
miles each side of the 267[deg] bearing from the QEEZY LOM extending 
from the 7-mile radius to 7 miles west of the LOM, and within a 6.5-
mile radius of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Pompano Beach 
Airpark and North Perry Airport.

ASO FL E5 Boca Raton, FL [Amended]

Boca Raton Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]22'43'' N, long. 80[deg]06'26'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 6.5-mile radius of Boca Raton Airport.

    Issued in College Park, Georgia, on June 17, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
[FR Doc. 2021-13274 Filed 6-24-21; 8:45 am]
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