Federal Register #FAA-2026-7756

FAA Proposed Amendment to Class E Airspace at Gratiot Community Airport, Alma, MI

This is a proposed regulatory action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding airspace at Gratiot Community Airport in Alma, Michigan. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Details: - The FAA proposes to amend Class E airspace at Gratiot Community Airport. - Changes are prompted by the decommissioning of the Mount Pleasant VOR as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. - Amendments include increasing the airspace radius, modifying the western extension, and removing references to the Mount Pleasant VOR/DME from the legal description. - The purpose is to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and ensure compliance with FAA standards. - Public comments are invited on the proposed rulemaking. - No unique procurement requirements, as this is a regulatory action, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

This proposed rulemaking involves amending the Class E airspace associated with Gratiot Community Airport in Alma, MI, due to the decommissioning of the Mount Pleasant VOR as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The amendment aims to bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations. The proposal includes increasing the radius of the airspace, amending the extension west of the airport, and removing the Mount Pleasant VOR/DME from the airspace legal description. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be received by August 24, 2026.

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