[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 90 (Friday, May 9, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25445-25447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-12051]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Airspace Docket No. 97-AAL-3]
Temporary Establishment of Class D Airspace; Anchorage
International Airport, AK
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action establishes a temporary Class D airspace area east
of the Anchorage International Airport, AK, while Runway 06R/24L is
closed for construction and at times for the closure of portions of
Runway 32/14. During these closures, heavy or large commercial aircraft
will be departing to the east from Runway 06L or arriving from the east
to land on Runway 24R. The intended effect of this action is to enhance
safety by reducing the possibility of small general aviation aircraft
encountering wake turbulence from, or conflicting with, heavy or large
aircraft departing or arriving Anchorage International Airport.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC, May 22, 1997.
Expiration date: 0901 UTC, September 15, 1997.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Durand, System Management
Branch, AAL-530, Air Traffic Division, Federal Aviation Administration,
222 West 7th Avenue #14, Anchorage, AK 99513-7587; telephone number:
(907) 271-5898.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Normally, heavy or large aircraft depart on Runway 32 to the north
and arrive on Runway 06R from the west at Anchorage International
Airport. The Anchorage International Airport Manager has informed the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that beginning in May 1997,
Runway 32 will have a displaced threshold with 9400 feet remaining
available for departures until June 1997. Also, Runway 06R/24L will be
closed for construction from June 1997 until September 1997. These
closures will necessitate that heavy or large aircraft operating to or
from Anchorage International Airport arrive from or depart to the east
using Runway 24R/06L. Part of this airspace is a transition corridor
used by small general aviation aircraft operating under visual flight
rules (VFR) to or from Lake Hood, Merrill Field, and Anchorage
International airports. The FAA has received notification from the Air
Transport Association of America and several airlines (Alaska Airlines,
Federal Express, and Northwest Airlines), expressing concerns about
heavy or large aircraft departing Runway 06L conflicting with VFR
traffic east of Anchorage International Airport.
The Rule
This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations
establishes a Temporary Class D airspace area from the surface to 4,100
feet mean sea level (MSL) east of Anchorage International Airport, AK
(see appendix). Pilots operating in this airspace above 1200 feet MSL
will be required to be in radio contact with Anchorage Radar Approach
Control air traffic controllers. These aircraft will be provided
traffic advisories, wake turbulence advisories and safety alerts.
Additionally, controllers will provide separation services between
special VFR operations and aircraft executing instrument departure/
approach procedures from/to the Anchorage International Airport. For
those pilots operating at and below 1200 feet MSL, radio communications
shall be established and maintained with either Lake Hood or Merrill
Airport Traffic Control Towers or Anchorage Approach Control prior to
entering this airspace. This action is intended to enhance safety by
reducing the possibility of small general aviation aircraft
encountering wake turbulence from, or conflicting with, heavy or large
aircraft departing or arriving Anchorage International Airport.
Because the circumstances described in this final rule warrant
immediate action by the FAA to maintain the safety of flight, the FAA
concludes that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. section
553(b) are impracticable and good cause, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. section
553(d), exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30
days.
The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North
American Datum 83. Class D airspace area designations are published in
paragraph 5000 of FAA Order 7400.9D dated September 4, 1996, and
effective September 16, 1996, which is incorporated by reference in 14
CFR 71.1. This Class D airspace area listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
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.
Therefore, this regulation--(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 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 part 71 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24
FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 14 CFR 11.69.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9D, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated September 4, 1996, and effective September 16,
1996, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000--Class D Airspace
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AAL AK D Temporary Anchorage, AK [New]
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
4,100 feet MSL within a line beginning at the intersection of the New
Seward Highway and O'Malley Road, at lat. 61 deg.07'23'' N; long.
149 deg.51'23'' W; thence east to the intersection of O'Malley Road and
Lake Otis Park Way at lat. 61 deg.07'23'' N; long. 149 deg.50'03'' W;
thence north to the intersection of Lake Otis Park Way and Abbott Road
at lat. 61 deg.08'14'' N; long. 149 deg.50'03'' W; thence east to the
intersection of Abbott Road and Abbott Loop Road at lat. 61 deg.08'14''
N; long. 149 deg.48'16'' W; thence due north to Tudor Road at lat.
61 deg.10'51'' N; long. 149 deg.48'16'' W; thence west to the
intersection of Tudor Road and New Seward Highway at lat.
61 deg.10'51'' N; long. 149 deg.51'38'' W; thence south along the New
Seward Highway to the point of beginning.
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Issued in Anchorage, AK, April 30, 1997.
Willis C. Nelson,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
Note: This appendix will not appear in the Code of Federal
Regulations.
Appendix--Temporary Establishment of Class D Airspace; Anchorage
International Airport, Alaska (AK)
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