# Federal Register #2026-22197

FAA Finalizes Airspace Changes for Chandler, Phoenix, and Mesa Gateway Airport

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-22197

The Federal Aviation Administration finalized airspace changes serving Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona.
- Buyer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation.
- This is a final regulatory rule, not a procurement opportunity; no products or services are being requested.
- The rule amends Class D airspace and establishes Class E airspace serving Chandler and Phoenix.
- It also updates the name and geographic coordinates of Mesa Gateway Airport to align with the FAA aeronautical database.
- The changes support instrument flight rule operations and FAA airspace requirements.
- No OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

### Description

This final rule amends Class D airspace and establishes Class E airspace at Chandler and Phoenix, Arizona. The changes follow biennial airspace reviews and bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders while supporting instrument flight rule procedures and operations. It also updates the name and geographic coordinates of Mesa Gateway Airport to match the FAA aeronautical database. The rule is effective February 18, 2027, at 0901 UTC.

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