Infrastructure

Amendment of Class B Airspace Description; Denver International Airport, CO

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This law amends the Denver International Airport Class B airspace area description by changing the reference point from the Denver VOR/DME to a new point of origin, which uses the same geographic coordinates. These editorial changes do not affect the boundaries, altitudes, or operating procedures of the airspace. The goal of the amendment is to ensure continued clarity in airspace designations following the decommissioning of the Denver VOR/DME.

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Key Changes

  • Changed the Class B airspace center point reference from the Denver VOR/DME to a new Point of Origin.
  • No alterations to existing airspace boundaries, altitudes, or ATC procedures.
  • Made editorial updates to reflect the decommissioning of the Denver VOR/DME.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Update Denver International Airport Class B airspace descriptions to replace Denver VOR/DME reference point with 'Point of Origin' at coordinates lat. 39°48'45" N, long. 104°40'01" W

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
operational
high

Implement the airspace description amendment effective 0901 UTC, July 9, 2026

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
operational
high

Amend FAA Order JO 7400.11 to incorporate the updated Denver International Airport Class B airspace description in the next annual update

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
disclosure
high

Maintain consistency of Class B airspace boundaries, altitudes, and operating procedures - do not alter current limits during the reference point transition

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air Traffic Control facilities
operational
medium

Make final rule and background materials publicly available online at www.regulations.gov using FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-2522

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
disclosure

Affected Parties

Pilots operating in the Denver airspaceAir traffic controllers managing air traffic around Denver International Airport

Tags

airspace,FAA,Denver International Airport