Proposed Rule2026-02985
Modification of Class D, Establishment and Revocation of Class E Airspaces; Travis Air Force Base (SUU), Fairfield, CA
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Published
February 13, 2026
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to modify the Class D airspace area, establish a Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 airspace area), and revoke the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D airspace area (Class E4 airspace area) at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA. Additionally, this action proposes administrative amendments to update the airport's legal descriptions. These actions would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 30 (Friday, February 13, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6805-6806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02985]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-5832; Airspace Docket No. 25-AWP-140]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class D, Establishment and Revocation of Class E
Airspaces; Travis Air Force Base (SUU), Fairfield, CA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to modify the Class D airspace area,
establish a Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class
E2 airspace area), and revoke the Class E airspace area designated as
an extension to a Class D airspace area (Class E4 airspace area) at
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA. Additionally, this action
proposes administrative amendments to update the airport's legal
descriptions. These actions would support the safety and management of
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-5832 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-AWP-140 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith T. Adams, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2428.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would modify the Class D airspace area, establish a
Class E2 airspace area, and remove the Class E4 airspace area to
support IFR operations at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this
proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before
the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed
after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without
incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light
of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Northwest Mountain Regional Office of the
Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Organization, Western
Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 S 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D, E2, and E4 airspace area designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6002 and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order JO 7400.11,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to
amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated
August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These amendments
would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA
Order JO 7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available
as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would
modify the Class D airspace area, establish a Class E airspace area
designated as a surface area, and remove the Class E airspace area
designated as an extension to a Class D airspace area at Travis Air
Force Base, Fairfield, CA.
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The Class D airspace area is not appropriately sized to contain the
airport's instrument approach procedures (IAP) descent profiles once
reaching 1,000 feet above the surface. The following IAPs are not in
compliance with the design criteria for containing instrument approach
operation within a Class D airspace area: Instrument Landing System
(ILS) Runway (RWY) 21 Left (L) (CAT II), ILS or Localizer (LOC) or Area
Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) RWY 21L, Tactical
Air Navigation (TACAN) RWY 21L, ILS RWY 3L, and LOC RWY 3L.
Additionally, the Class D airspace area is not within design standards
as it does not adequately contain the following IFR departure
procedures until reaching 700 feet above the surface or the next
adjacent controlled airspace: BESSA TWO DEPARTURE (RNAV) (the RWY 3
Right (R)/21L profile), and REJOY ONE DEPARTURE (RNAV) (the RWY 3R/21R
profile). The Class D airspace area would be modified to a 4.3-mile
radius of the airport, within 2 miles either side of the airport's
049[deg] bearing extending from the 4.3-mile arc to five miles
northeast, within two miles either side of the airport's 229[deg]
bearing extending from the 4.3-mile arc to 5.8 miles southwest to
better contain the above listed instrument procedures.
SUU's airport traffic control tower is transitioning to part-time
operating hours. Therefore, the FAA proposes to establish a Class E2
surface area for periods when the tower is not operating in accordance
with FAA policies. The Class E2 surface area would consist of the same
lateral dimensions as the Class D airspace area to maintain continuity
of IFR procedure containment.
The Class E4 airspace area is no longer required. The required IAP
points that authorized the establishment of the extension area will be
contained within the proposed surface areas. Accordingly, FAA proposes
removal of this airspace.
Finally, the FAA proposes administrative amendments to SUU's legal
airspace descriptions. The airport's name should be updated from
Fairfield, Travis AFB, CA, to Travis Air Force Base, CA. The airport
reference point (ARP) should be amended from lat. 38[deg]15'46'' N,
long. 121[deg]55'39'' W to lat. 38[deg]15'52'' N, long. 121[deg]55'27''
W. Lastly, the Class D and E legal descriptions should be amended to
include part-time operating nomenclature. The Class D legal description
should read: ``This Class D airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen.
The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published
in the Chart Supplement.'' The Class E legal description should read:
``This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date
and time will thereafter be continuously published in the Chart
Supplement.''
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866, (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979),
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy
Act Implementing Procedures, prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 4,
2025, and effective September 15, 2025, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 5000 Class D Airspace.
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AWP CA D Fairfield, CA [Amended]
Travis Air Force Base, CA
(Lat. 38[deg]15'52'' N, long. 121[deg]55'27'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
2,600 feet within a 4.3-mile radius of the airport, within 2 miles
either side of the airport's 049[deg] bearing extending from the
4.3-mile arc to 5 miles northeast, within 2 miles either side of the
airport's 229[deg] bearing extending from the 4.3-mile arc to 5.8
miles southwest. This Class D airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
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AWP CA E2 Fairfield, CA [New]
Travis Air Force Base, CA
(Lat. 38[deg]15'52'' N, long. 121[deg]55'27'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 4.3-
mile radius of the airport, within 2 miles either side of the
airport's 049[deg] bearing extending from the 4.3-mile arc to 5
miles northeast, within 2 miles either side of the airport's
229[deg] bearing extending from the 4.3-mile arc to 5.8 miles
southwest. This Class E airspace area is effective during the
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously
published in the Chart Supplement.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
a Class D or Class E Surface Area.
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AWP CA E4 Fairfield, CA [Remove]
Fairfield, Travis AFB, CA
(Lat. 38[deg]15'46'' N, long. 121[deg]55'39'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles
each side of the Travis AFB 047[deg] bearing, extending from the
4.3-mile radius to 8.7 miles northeast, and within 1.8 miles each
side of the Travis AFB 227[deg] bearing extending from the 4.3-mile
radius of the airport to 8.7 miles southwest, and within 3.7 miles
northwest and 1.8 miles southeast of the Travis AFB 236[deg] bearing
extending from the 4.3-mile radius to 5.6 miles southwest.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on February 11, 2026.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-02985 Filed 2-12-26; 8:45 am]
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