"According to the FAA's draft EIS, SpaceX seeks permission to fly its fully reusable Starship system from Launch Complex 39A, where construction of a dedicated tower and infrastructure has already begun. Proposed operations could involve landings at KSC or droneships positioned across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The FAA emphasized that final approval is not guaranteed with the completion of the EIS, as safety and financial requirements must still be met, as noted in a Space.com report."
"Public comments reflected a mix of optimism and unease. Aviation officials, such as Tampa International Airport COO John Tiliacos, warned of significant disruption to commercial flights. "There is the potential that there's going to be significant impact to commercial aviation and the traveling public. That's something that certainly the FAA needs to give consideration to and, frankly, come up with a plan to mitigate," he stated."
The FAA completed public hearings on SpaceX's proposal to operate Super Heavy Starship launches and landings from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The draft environmental impact statement describes construction of a dedicated tower and infrastructure and potential landings at KSC or on droneships across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The analysis noted larger exclusion zones than Falcon 9, projecting over 60 annual closures of Playalinda Beach and flight delays of 40 minutes to two hours at Florida airports, with maritime restrictions affecting Port Canaveral. Public comments raised concerns about commercial aviation disruption, health impacts from launch noise, and safety and financial approvals still required.
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