Infrastructure

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mullin, TX

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

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🇬🇧 English

This proposed rule by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aims to establish Class E airspace above 700 feet over Smoky Bend Ranch Airport in Mullin, Texas. The action is intended to support new instrument flight procedures and improve IFR operations at the airport. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal and outlines several methods for submitting feedback.

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Key Changes

  • Establishment of Class E airspace
  • Support for new instrument procedures
  • Improvement of IFR operations

Obligations

What this law requires

medium

Submit written comments, data, or views on the proposed Class E airspace establishment on or before May 26, 2026, using one of the specified methods (Federal eRulemaking Portal, mail, hand delivery, or fax)

Interested persons and stakeholders
disclosure
low

When submitting comments electronically, file comments only one time to avoid duplicate submissions in the docket; when filing in writing, send only one copy of written comments

All commenters on the proposed rulemaking
operational
medium

Ensure comments reference specific portions of the proposal, explain reasons for recommended changes, and include supporting data to be considered most helpful by the FAA

Commenters submitting feedback on the NPRM
disclosure
high

Amend 14 CFR Part 71 to establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an 8.3-mile radius of Smoky Bend Ranch Airport, Mullin, TX

Federal Aviation Administration
operational
high

Update FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, to reflect the new Class E airspace designation for Smoky Bend Ranch Airport in the next published update

Federal Aviation Administration
reporting

Affected Parties

PilotsAir traffic controllers

Tags

airspace,aviation,FAA