A hospital in Goldsboro, NC, can now land helicopters without special permission

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to update flight rules around Goldsboro, North Carolina. This change would allow helicopters to land at Wayne Memorial Hospital without needing special air traffic control clearance.

Airspace rules dictate where aircraft can fly and under what conditions. When a new heliport opens, the rules around it must change to ensure safety and allow for routine operations. This update means emergency medical flights to Wayne Memorial Hospital will be simpler and faster, as pilots will no longer need to coordinate with air traffic control for every landing.