Federal Register #FAA-2026-3238

This notice outlines proposed changes to federal airspace management in eastern New Mexico: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Action: - Amending Class D and Class E airspace at Clovis, NM - Establishing new Class E airspace at Clovis and Portales, NM - Affected Locations: - Cannon Air Force Base (AFB) - Clovis Regional Airport - Portales Municipal Airport - Key Details: - Decrease in radius for Class D and E airspace at Cannon AFB - Addition of airspace extensions along specific bearings from the Cannon TACAN - Update of Cannon TACAN name and coordinates to match FAA database - Removal of outdated navigational aids and terminology - Establishment of separate Class E airspace for Clovis Regional Airport and Portales Municipal Airport, each with defined radii - Purpose: - Ensure compliance with FAA orders - Support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory airspace amendment proposal.

This notice of proposed rulemaking by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Clovis, New Mexico, and establish new Class E airspace at Clovis and Portales, New Mexico. The changes result from a biennial airspace review and updated instrument procedures to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The proposal includes adjustments to airspace radii, removal of outdated navigational aids, and updates to geographic coordinates to align with FAA databases. The action aims to bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and enhance safety and efficiency of air traffic operations in the affected areas.