COA for long-term

[asisel]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone tried to apply for a COA for an extended period of time (couple months or so)? I would like to have authorization in a class D airspace with a class E extension during the summer months in my city. Has anyone tried this, if so, what would you recommend to accomplish this.

Thanks!

 

[BigAl07]

You're wanting to request and "Airspace Waiver" which is basically Airspace Authorization over a longer period of time instead of doing one for the same airspace over and over.

I have yet to see one get approved "yet" but that's the route you're wanting to go.

 

[Richard R]

I currently have a 2 year waiver request for the Class E (sfc) area of my local airport submitted. Had a short term (60 days) authorization for the same general area. When I tried to extend the authorization, the FAA rejected it and suggested that I resubmit as a waiver. In the "who know how long" waiting period now. IF you only need 1-2 months, try the authorization approach. Be very detailed in your safety approach. I included such things as monitoring airport frequencies with a handheld monitor as an additional safety feature.

 

[Calhoun Ranger]

Still learning . . . I submitted a COA request for Chattanooga, TN Class C for Lovell Field, yesterday Feb 12. The instructions said the request could be for a period of up to 4 years. Not willing to push any sort of luck, I applied for a one-year duration COA. I will post back here when I get a response of any sort.

 

[asisel]

Still learning . . . I submitted a COA request for Chattanooga, TN Class C for Lovell Field, yesterday Feb 12. The instructions said the request could be for a period of up to 4 years. Not willing to push any sort of luck, I applied for a one-year duration COA. I will post back here when I get a response of any sort.

Any luck with that COA?

 

[Calhoun Ranger]

Any luck with that COA?

UPDATE ... after more than a month (applied 2/12/2017), got an email on March 20 from the FAA acknowledging my application and stating that my "application is being processed". I am still trying to be patient!

 

[jvmoore1]

i know it is asking too much, but i think it would go a long way if they had a status page for the requests. Enter an assigned number and your Airman number for verification.
Something to see where you are in the process.