# Federal Register #2026-19708

FAA Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace at Del Rio, TX

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19708

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Class E airspace at Del Rio, Texas, specifically around Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB).
- Regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity
- No OEMs or vendors are involved
- Proposal includes:
  - Updating the name and geographic coordinates of Laughlin AFB to match FAA records
  - Modifying airspace extensions and radii
  - Excluding Mexican airspace where applicable
- Changes aim to ensure compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures
- No products, services, part numbers, or quantities are requested
- Public comments are invited on the proposed changes

### Description

This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Del Rio, TX, following a biennial review of Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) airspace. The proposal updates the name and geographic coordinates of Laughlin AFB to match FAA records and ensures compliance with FAA orders to support IFR procedures and operations. The amendment includes modifications to the airspace extensions and radius to better align with current operational needs and excludes Mexican airspace where applicable. Comments on the proposal must be received by November 9, 2026.

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