Press Release #1
Date: June 23, 2008
FAA Airspace Case Number: 07-ASW-02
Subject: Notice of Informal Airspace Meetings for Chicago Class B Airspace
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold three informal meetings regarding a
plan to modify the Chicago Class B airspace area. The planned modifications are a result of an
extensive review of the Class B airspace. The proposed changes are expected to make the
Class B airspace more efficient, enhance safety by containing all instrument procedures, and
enhance traffic flow management.
In order to obtain public input, the FAA will host three informal public meetings:
Tuesday September 23, 2008 2:00pm-7:00pm
Chicago Executive Airport
1071 S. Wolf Road, Hangar #10
Wheeling, IL 60090
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:00am-2:00pm
DuPage Flight Center
Chicago DuPage Airport
2700 International Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185
Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:00pm-7:00pm
Chicago Executive Airport
1071 S. Wolf Road, Hangar #10
Wheeling, IL 60090
The agenda for the meeting includes sign-in, airspace displays, and written comment
submittals. For information and questions regarding these meetings, please contact Anne
Hulsey, FAA Chicago TRACON, 1100 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL, 60123; Telephone (847) 608-
5524.
The proposed Class B airspace graphic is attached. The final configuration will be published on the Chicago Sectional Chart.