Federal Register #2026-16333

FAA Proposed Amendment of Airspace Over Tri-Cities, TN

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, announces a proposed rulemaking to amend airspace classifications over Tri-Cities, Tennessee. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Proposal: - Amend Class D, Class E2, and Class E5 airspace to increase lateral dimensions for improved containment of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Tri-Cities Airport - Remove Class E4 airspace, which is no longer necessary - Update legal descriptions to align with current FAA guidance, including the airport name - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are referenced - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Focused on regulatory compliance and airspace safety improvements - No acquisition or contracting activity involved

Description

This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace over Tri-Cities, Tennessee. The modifications aim to better contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Tri-Cities Airport by increasing the lateral dimensions of Class D, Class E2, and Class E5 airspace. The proposal also includes removing the no longer necessary Class E4 airspace and updating legal descriptions to comply with current FAA guidance, including updating the airport name in the legal descriptions.

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