flight-standards · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-09-12 · Effective 2016-11-10 · 81 FR 62802
Document
Document number
2016-21377
Federal Register citation
81 FR 62802
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
flight-standards
Publication date
2016-09-12
Effective date
2016-11-10
FAA docket
Docket No.: FAA-2015-3980
Abstract
The FAA is establishing a Special Flight Rules Area in the vicinity of Pearson Field Airport, Vancouver, Washington. Pearson Field Airport is located approximately three nautical miles northwest of Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon. The close proximity of the airport traffic patterns and approach courses create converging flight paths between traffic on approach to Portland International Airport and traffic at Pearson Field Airport, increasing the risk for near mid-air collision, mid-air collision and wake turbulence events. The intended effect of this action is to mitigate the identified risk by establishing operating requirements applicable to all aircraft when operating within a designated area at Pearson Field Airport, which would increase overall system efficiency and safety.