Federal Register #2026-07518

FAA Amendment to Wilmington, DE Airspace Boundaries (No Procurement)

This opportunity concerns a regulatory amendment to airspace management over Wilmington, DE: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Amendment: - Modifies Class D and Class E2 airspace at New Castle Airport, Wilmington, DE - Increases lateral dimensions by adding a 2-mile wide, 0.2-mile long extension to the existing 4.2-mile radius along the 008° bearing - Supports instrument flight rules (IFR) operations - Updates legal airspace description to align with current FAA directives - Procurement Details: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured - No contract or acquisition activity is involved - Notable Requirements: - Amendment is strictly regulatory, affecting airspace boundaries and compliance - No impact on procurement, contracting, or acquisition processes

Description

This final rule amends Class D and Class E2 airspace at New Castle Airport, Wilmington, DE, by increasing the lateral dimensions of the airspace overlays. Specifically, it adds a 2-mile wide, 0.2-mile long extension to the existing 4.2-mile radius along the 008° bearing from the airport to support instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The amendment also updates the airspace legal description language to comply with current FAA directives. The changes are effective July 9, 2026, and aim to enhance safety and efficiency of IFR operations in the area.

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