Establishment of Class E Airspace at Wall Municipal Airport, SD
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This rule establishes Class E airspace at the Wall Municipal Airport in South Dakota. It facilitates the transition to instrument flight rules, improving safety for these operations. Pilots using the airport for IFR flights will need to adhere to the new airspace regulations starting September 2026.
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Key Changes
- Establishes Class E airspace at Wall Municipal Airport.
- Supports transition to instrument flight rules (IFR).
- Improves operational safety for IFR flights.
Obligations
What this law requires
Pilots conducting IFR flights at Wall Municipal Airport must adhere to Class E airspace regulations effective September 3, 2026 (0901 UTC).
Aircraft operating IFR departures from Wall Municipal Airport must remain within the established 6.5-mile radius Class E airspace until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.
Aircraft operating IFR arrivals at Wall Municipal Airport must remain within the established 6.5-mile radius Class E airspace when operating at less than 1,500 feet above the surface.
The FAA must annually revise FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publish conforming amendments to maintain the incorporation by reference of Class E airspace designations.
The FAA must ensure FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, remains publicly available online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/.