# Federal Register #2026-19391

FAA Establishes Class E Airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport, Ottawa, IL

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19391

This FAA regulatory action establishes Class E airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport in Ottawa, Illinois.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Department
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are requested
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius
  - Supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations
  - Regulatory action only; no procurement or vendor requirements

### Description

This action establishes Class E airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport, Ottawa, IL. The purpose of this establishment is to support new instrument procedures and IFR operations. The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.8-mile radius of the heliport. The effective date of this rule is December 24, 2026. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority of the FAA to ensure the safety and efficient use of airspace.

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