Amendment of Class B Airspace Description; Denver International Airport, CO
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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
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
Implement the airspace description amendment effective 0901 UTC, July 9, 2026
Amend FAA Order JO 7400.11 to incorporate the updated Denver International Airport Class B airspace description in the next annual update
Maintain consistency of Class B airspace boundaries, altitudes, and operating procedures - do not alter current limits during the reference point transition
Make final rule and background materials publicly available online at www.regulations.gov using FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-2522