Investments and projects that encounter FAA regulated airspace, safety and compliance are not only essential, they are required to protect both infrastructure on the ground and stakeholders operating in the National Airspace System. Without the right resource, the FAA determination process is cumbersome, complicated, and can lead to avoidable delays.
Our decades of experience is founded in careers as air traffic controllers, airspace specialists, and terminal procedure design for the FAA. Partnering with our services and solutions will navigate this process quickly and efficiently so you don’t have to.
What is Part 77?
There isn’t an airport for miles, so why should I notify the FAA?
This is always a good and fair question. Not every aspect of flight is confined to airport property. Of course there are departure and arrival flight paths to consider, but there are also countless off-site air traffic radars, transmit or receive antennas for in flight, and navigational equipment that serve aircraft during flight. Often times your needs or investments will encounter such a scenario that requires mitigation, or it could degrade FAA protected equipment that might lead to a project no go.
The short answer is…..it’s the law.
CFR - Code of Federal Regulation, Title 14 - Aeronautics & Space, Chapter 1 - FAA , Subchapter E - Airspace, Part 77 - Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace
This law governs and regulates protected airspace that the flying public travel in, what commerce utilizes for logistics, and enables our military air power to keep us safe. When infrastructure needs on the ground have to get vertical, it’s important that not only your needs are protected, but so is the flying community.
The process is in place to forge balance with the ever present demands of progress on the ground without sacrificing safety in a complex National Airspace System. In doing so, it keeps the global economy moving and our loved ones safe who fly home for the holidays.
The crane, or antenna, or building, or…..is less than 200 feet, so I don’t have to notify.
This is the most common misinterpretation of the law:
§ 77.9 Construction or alteration requiring notice.
If requested by the FAA, or if you propose any of the following types of construction or alteration, you must file notice with the FAA of:
(a) Any construction or alteration that is more than 200 ft. AGL at its site.
If this logic held true, then a crane, or antenna, or hotel across the street of an airport can go up to 195 feet in the air, right in a short final or departure flight path, without notifying the FAA.
There are two main reasons to choose 77 Airspace Solutions. Time. Most permits, crane lifts, work-over rigs at drill sites, or anything in construction always seem to be needed two weeks ago. Why? Money. Time is money, and our team is dedicated to saving you time and money, when you find yourself at the local permit office, or moving forward to the next phase and the municipalities ask for your FAA letter because the project, or crane is within aviation sensitive zoning.
In some cases, under writing finds out there is an insurance requirement, after the fact, and that the investment must be deemed ‘not hazardous to aviation’ because of its height and location. If you are not in front of this, reacting to the process will cost you both time and money.
Our team represents consistency, continuity, and a streamlined imperative. When project managers or employees have high turnover rates, it causes confusion and communication failures. 77 Solutions is the focal point your company needs.
Best comparison is this, it’s like taxes. Sure, you could do it yourself, but do you know what you're doing or what the tax codes are? No, that’s why you hire an accountant. Do you understand a 10-20 page legal document from the FAA, what to file, lighting, how to file or comply with its findings? We do.
Why should I go with 77 Airspace Solutions ?
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