Proposed Airspace Change for Geneva, Ohio Heliport

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a routine airspace update around the University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Heliport in Geneva, Ohio. The proposal would create a Class E airspace zone extending upward from 700 feet above the ground within a nine-mile radius of the heliport. Class E airspace is controlled airspace where air traffic controllers provide separation services for instrument flights.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative update to match existing flight procedures with official airspace maps. It ensures that air traffic controllers and pilots have a clear, standardized framework for operating at the heliport. The practical effect is limited to aviation operations; it does not change property rights, restrict ground access, or impose new costs on the public.

Who it affects

• Pilots and air traffic controllers operating in the Geneva, Ohio area

---

This proposed rule was published by the Federal Aviation Administration in the Federal Register; verify the full docket and comment deadlines at regulations.gov before relying on these details.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document