Revocation and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Nuiqsut, AK
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2010-06-09 · Effective 2010-07-29 · 75 FR 32652
Document
Document number
2010-13545
Federal Register citation
75 FR 32652
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2010-06-09
Effective date
2010-07-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0502
Abstract
This action removes and establishes Class E airspace on the north slope of Alaska near Nuiqsut, AK, to provide controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing special Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs) at two heliport facitities, Pioneer Heliport (AA27), Nuiqsut, AK, and Oooguruk Island Heliport (AK32), Nuiqsut, AK, both formerly known as Oooguruk Drill Site and Oooguruk Tie-in Helipads, respectively. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Pioneer and Oooguruk Island Heliports, AK.