Proposed Rule2026-16084
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Morgantown, WV
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August 6, 2026
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Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to amend the Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown, WV. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of a biennial airspace review. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures operations.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 150 (Thursday, August 6, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 50739-50741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-16084]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2024-2559; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-11]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Morgantown, WV
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 Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown,
WV. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of a biennial
airspace review. This action would bring the airspace into compliance
with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures
operations.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 21, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2024-2559 and
Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-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,
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5857.
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 airspace, the Class E surface area
airspace, the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to the
Class D and Class E surface airspace, and Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface at Morgantown Municipal Airport-
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Walter L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown, WV, 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>.
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 areas are published in paragraphs 5000,
6002, 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 make
the following modifications.
First, the FAA proposes modifying the Class D airspace by: (1)
expanding the lateral boundaries to within a 4.4-mile (increased from a
4-mile) radius of the Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart
Field, WV.
Second, the FAA proposes modifying the Class E surface airspace at
Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field by: (1)
expanding the lateral boundaries to within a 4.4-mile (increased from a
4-mile) radius of Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart
Field WV.
Third, the FAA proposes amending the Class E airspace area
designated as an extension to the Class D and Class E surface airspace
by: (1) removing the Morgantown Very High Frequency Omnidirectional
Range (VORTAC) and associated extension from the airspace legal
description as they are no longer needed; (2) adding an extension
beginning at the point lat. 39[deg]34'57'' N, long. 79[deg]51'53'' W,
to lat. 39[deg]31'55'' N, long. 79[deg]51'16'' W, then clockwise along
the 7.3-mile radius from the airport to lat. 39[deg]33'53'' N, long.
80[deg]02'15'' W, to lat. 39[deg]36'21'' N, long. 79[deg]59'57'' W,
then counter clockwise following the 4.4-mile radius from the airport
to the point origination; and within 1.8 miles each side of the
351[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.4-mile radius of
the airport to 7.3 miles north of the airport.
Additionally, the FAA proposes amending the Class E5 airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface by expanding its
lateral boundaries to within a 14.8-mile radius (increased from a 6.6-
mile) radius of Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field;
removing the Morgantown Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range
(VORTAC) and associated extension from the airspace legal description
as they are no longer needed; .
This action is the result of an airspace review conducted as part
of the decommissioning of the Morgantown VORTAC and to support IFR
operations at this airport by more appropriately containing instrument
procedures within the controlled airspace.
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, ``Rulemaking and Guidance Procedure'' (March 10, 2025)
and; (3) is expected to result in, at most, de minimis costs from
compliance with applicable operating requirements or minor flight
rerouting for operators choosing to navigate around the controlled
airspace. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air
traffic procedures and air navigation, the FAA certifies 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.
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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.
* * * * *
AEA WV D Morgantown, WV [Amended]
Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, WV
(Lat. 39[deg]38'37'' N, long. 79[deg]55'03'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface up to and
including 3,700 feet MSL within a 4.4- mile radius of Morgantown
Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field. 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.
* * * * *
6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as Surface Areas.
* * * * *
AEA WV E2 Morgantown, WV [Amended]
Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, WV
(Lat. 39[deg]38'37'' N, long. 79[deg]55'03'' W)
Within a 4.4-mile radius of Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter
L. Bill Hart Field. This Class E 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.
* * * * *
6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to a Class D
or Class E Surface Area.
* * * * *
AEA WV E4 Morgantown, WV [Amended]
Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, WV
(Lat. 39[deg]38'37'' N, long. 79[deg]55'03'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface beginning at the
point lat 39[deg]34'57'' N, long 79[deg]51'53'' W to lat
39[deg]31'55'' N, long 79[deg]51'16'' W then clockwise along the
7.3-mile radius from the airport to lat 39[deg]33'53'' N, long
80[deg]02'15'' W to lat 39[deg]36'21'' N, long 79[deg]59'57'' W then
counter clockwise following the 4.4-mile radius from the airport to
the point of origination; and within 1.8 miles each side of the
351[deg] bearing from the airport extending from the 4.4-mile radius
of the airport to 7.3 miles north of the airport.
* * * * *
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.
* * * * *
AEA WV E5 Morgantown, WV [Amended]
Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field, WV
(Lat. 39[deg]38'37'' N, long. 79[deg]55'03'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 14.8-mile radius of the Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter
L. Bill Hart Field.
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 3, 2026.
Jerry J. Creecy,
Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-16084 Filed 8-5-26; 8:45 am]
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