[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50245-50247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19268]


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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


Amendment Class D and Class E Airspace; South Florida

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends 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, and Miami Executive Airport (formerly Kendall-
Tamiami Executive Airport). This action also updates 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). Furthermore, this action makes 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) in the area.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 27, 2022. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.11 and 
publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11E, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at http://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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

    The FAA's authority to issue rule 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 amends Class D and Class E airspace in the south Florida area, to 
support IFR operations in the area.

History

    The FAA published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal 
Register (86 FR 33581, June 25, 2021) for Docket No. FAA-2021-0169 to 
amend Class D and Class E airspace in the south Florida area, by 
updating the names and geographic coordinates of several airports in 
the area, as well as the geographical coordinates of the Fort 
Lauderdale VOR/DME, and the QEEZY LOM. This action proposed making 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.
    Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received.
    Class 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.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

    This document amends 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 routes, and reporting 
points.

The Rule

    The FAA amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending Class D and Class E 
surface airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet 
above the surface by updating the geographical coordinates of several 
airports and associated navigation aids in the south Florida area, and 
removing Class E airspace designated as an extension to a Class C 
surface area. The FAA is updating the airport names 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. The FAA is amending the Miami, 
Opa Locka Executive Airport, FL Class D header, (formerly Miami, Opa 
Locka Airport, FL as well. In addition, the FAA is replacing 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 excludes the reference to Pompano Beach Class D 
airspace, as this is unnecessary verbiage. These changes are necessary 
for continued safety and management of IFR operations in the area.
    Subsequent to publication of the NPRM the FAA found that the Fort 
Lauderdale E3 extensions are no longer required. This action removes 
the E3 Descriptor for Fort Lauderdale.
    The Class D descriptor for Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport 
incorrectly listed the airport runways as 8/26. This action corrects 
the runways to 9/27.
    In addition, the Class D descriptor for Boca Raton Airport was 
omitted from the NPRM. This action adds the Class D descriptor for Boca 
Raton Airport, adding ``excluding that airspace within the Pompano 
Beach, Class D airspace area, when active.''
    Finally, the NPRM listed the geographic coordinates incorrectly for 
North Perry Airport, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and the Boca 
Raton Airport, as well as the line dividing Fort Lauderdale Executive 
Airport and Pompano Beach Airport. This action corrects these errors.
    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 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 only 
affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that 
this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance 
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and 
Procedures,'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to 
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no 
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an 
environmental assessment.

Lists 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--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:

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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]00'04'' N, long. 80[deg]14'27'' 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]52'03'' 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]15'47'' N long. 
80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]13'01'' N long. 80[deg]09'15'' W 
and that portion north of a line 1 mile north of and parallel to the 
extended runway centerline of Runway 9/27 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]15'47'' N long. 80[deg]11'00'' W; and lat. 26[deg]13'01'' N 
long. 80[deg]09'15'' W and that portion south of a line 1 mile north 
of and parallel to the extended runway centerline of Runway 9/27 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.

ASO FL D Boca Raton, FL [Amended]

Boca Raton Airport, FL
    (Lat. 26[deg]22'43'' N, long. 80[deg]06'28'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,500 feet MSL within a 4.1-mile radius of Boca Raton Airport; 
excluding that airspace within the Pompano Beach, Class D airspace 
area, when active. 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 [Removed]

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]10'15'' 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]06'28'' 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 September 1, 2021.
Andreese C. Davis,
Manager, Airspace & Procedures Team South, Eastern Service Center, Air 
Traffic Organization.
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