Wed, Jan 11, 2006
New SFB Class C Effective February 16
The FAA has issued a
Letter to Airmen, regarding the modification to Orlando
International Airport's (MCO) Class Bravo airspace and the
establishment of an Class C envelope over Orlando Sanford
International (SFB).
As was reported by Aero-News,
the FAA initially created the Class B bubble over Sanford in
January 2000, in response to additional traffic at the airport as
well as anticipated growth following several improvements. That
growth did occur, and things are busier than ever at SFB... so why
the change?
The Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association might be asking the
same question. AOPA's response to be initial 2003
proposal reverting Sanford to Class C was met with
some questions, adding the changes did "not adequately take into
account user concerns about safety and GA access to and efficient
use of the airspace."
Regardless, the change seems to be final. According to an FAA
release, the modification of MCO Class B and establishment of SFB
Class C are effective on February 16, 2006. Under the new
classifications, VFR aircraft departing SFB must contact Ground
Control or Clearance delivery as advised on the ATIS and request
Class C clearance.
VFR aircraft arriving SFB must contact the MCO TRACON and
request a Class C arrival, utilizing the frequencies shown on the
Class C chart (shown below, also available at the FMI link) unless
advised on SFB ATIS.
The SFB Class C is effective only when SFB Tower is open. User
education meetings to discuss the Class C airspace will be held on
1/18/06 and 2/15/06 in the SFB airport terminal.
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