Amendment of Class E Airspace; Covington, KY
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This rule amends the Class E airspace in Covington, Kentucky, updating the geographic coordinates of the Cincinnati Municipal Airport and modifying airspace dimensions. The changes result from the decommissioning of the Cincinnati VOR and ensure compliance with FAA regulations while supporting Instrument Flight Rule operations. The effective date for this amendment is July 9, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Decrease the radius of Class E airspace from 10 miles to 7.9 miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
- Update the geographic coordinates for the Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field.
- Increase the radius of airspace for Clermont County Airport from 6.8 miles to 7 miles.
Obligations
What this law requires
Update Class E airspace designation at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Covington, KY by decreasing the radius from 10 miles to 7.9 miles from the airport, effective July 9, 2026 at 0901 UTC
Update geographic coordinates of Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field, Cincinnati, OH in the Covington, KY Class E airspace legal description to match the FAA's aeronautical database
Increase the Class E airspace radius at Clermont County Airport, Batavia, OH from 6.8 miles to 7 miles from the airport, effective July 9, 2026 at 0901 UTC
Publish amended Class E airspace designations in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points
Maintain public access to copies of the NPRM, comments received, final rule, and background material at www.regulations.gov using FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-0534