Federal Register #FAA-2026-5644

FAA Proposed Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace Over Groton, CT

This notice announces a proposed regulatory amendment by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding airspace over Groton, Connecticut. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Amendment: - Proposes to reduce the radius of Class D airspace over Groton-New London Airport to 4.2 miles - Excludes airspace within a 1-mile radius of Elizabeth Field Airport, Fishers Island, NY - Updates geographic coordinates for Groton-New London Airport and Elizabeth Field Airport - Changes the legal description to reflect the updated name for Elizabeth Field Airport - Removes certain exclusions in Class E airspace legal descriptions to align with current FAA guidance - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory airspace change - No contract value, period of performance, or product/service line items are applicable

Description

This proposed rulemaking aims to amend the airspace over Groton, CT, to improve safety and efficiency. The specific changes include reducing the Class D airspace radius to 4.2 miles, updating geographic coordinates for Groton-New London Airport and Elizabeth Field Airport, changing the airport name for Elizabeth Field Airport, and removing certain exclusions in Class E airspace legal descriptions to comply with current FAA guidance. The proposal invites public comments until July 13, 2026.

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