Proposed Rule2026-11947
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Muncie and Alexandria, IN
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June 15, 2026
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and revoke Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and Alexandria, IN. The FAA is proposing this action due to airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Muncie very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program, and the cancellation of the instrument procedures at Alexandria Airport, Alexandria, IN. The geographic coordinates and name of Delaware County Regional Airport, Muncie, IN, would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35912-35914]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11947]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2026-6967; Airspace Docket No. 26-AGL-11]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class
E Airspace; Muncie and Alexandria, IN
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace
at Muncie, IN, and revoke Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and
Alexandria, IN. The FAA is proposing this action due to airspace
reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Muncie very high
frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) Program, and the cancellation of the
instrument procedures at Alexandria Airport, Alexandria, IN. The
geographic coordinates and name of Delaware County Regional Airport,
Muncie, IN, would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database. This action would bring the airspace into
compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR)
procedures and operations.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-6967 and
Airspace Docket No. 26-AGL-11 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 W58-213, West
Building, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W58-213 of the West Building, 5th 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 Docket Operations in Room W58-213 of the
West Building, 5th 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>. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5711.
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
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 amend the Class D and Class E airspace and remove Class E
airspace at the affected airport to support IFR operations.
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 received 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-14FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
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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
Office (see the ADDRESSES section for the address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the Federal Aviation Administration, Air
Traffic Organization, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group,
10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Incorporation by Reference
Class D and E airspace relevant to this action are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6004, and 6005 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 updates 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 and Class E airspace extending upward from
700 ft. above the surface and remove the Class E airspace area
designated as an extension to Class D airspace at Muncie, Indiana due
to an airspace review conducted as part of the decommissioning of the
Muncie VOR as part of the VOR MON Program; and remove the Class E
airspace extending upward from 700 ft. above the surface at Alexandria,
Indiana due to the cancellation of the instrument procedures and the
airspace no longer being required.
For the Delaware County Regional Airport, Muncie, IN, Class D
airspace, the proposal would: (1) increase the radius from 4.4 to 4.7
miles; (2) remove the city associated with the airport in the header of
the airspace legal description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO
7400.2R, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters; (3) update the
geographic coordinates and name of Delaware County Regional Airport
(previously Delaware County-Johnson Field) to coincide with the FAA's
aeronautical database; and (4) update the outdated term ``Airport/
Facility Directory'' to ``Chart Supplement.''
The proposal would remove the Class E airspace designated as an
extension to Class D airspace at Delaware County Regional Airport as it
is no longer required.
The proposal would remove Class E airspace extending upward from
700 ft. above the surface at Alexandria Airport, Alexandria, IN, as the
instrument procedures have been cancelled and the airspace is no longer
required.
And for the Delaware County Regional Airport Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 ft. above the surface, the proposal would:
(1) increase the radius from 7 to 7.2 miles; and (2) remove the city
associated with the airports from the header of the airspace legal
description to comply with changes to FAA Order JO 7400.2R.
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
Order 2100.6B, ``Policies and Procedures for Rulemakings'' (March 10,
2025); 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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AGL IN D Muncie, IN [Amended]
Delaware County Regional Airport, IN
(Lat. 40[deg]14'33'' N, long. 085[deg]23'45'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
3,400 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius of Delaware County Regional
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The
effective dates and times will thereafter be continuously published
in the Chart Supplement.
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6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D
or Class E Surface Area.
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AGL IN E4 Muncie, IN [Removed]
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Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
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AGL IN E5 Alexandria, IN [Remove]
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AGL IN E5 Muncie, IN [Amended]
Delaware County Regional Airport, IN
(Lat. 40[deg]14'33'' N, long. 085[deg]23'45'' W)
Ball Memorial Hospital Heliport, IN, Point In Space
(Lat. 40[deg]11'50'' N, long. 085[deg]25'52'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 7.2-mile radius of Delaware County Regional Airport; and
within a 6-mile radius of the Ball Memorial Hospital Heliport point
in space.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, June 11, 2026.
Courtney E. Johns,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-11947 Filed 6-12-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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