Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference

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Abstract

This action amends 14 CFR part 71 relating to airspace designations to reflect the approval by the Director of the Federal Register of the incorporation by reference of FAA Order JO 7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. This action also explains the procedures the FAA will use to amend the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points incorporated by reference.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 167 (Monday, August 31, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55739-55740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17689]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2026-8845; Amendment No. 71-58]
RIN 2120-AA66


Airspace Designations; Incorporation by Reference

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends 14 CFR part 71 relating to airspace 
designations to reflect the approval by the Director of the Federal 
Register of the incorporation by reference of FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points. This action also explains 
the procedures the FAA will use to amend the listings of Class A, B, C, 
D, and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting 
points incorporated by reference.

DATES: This final rule is effective September 15, 2026, through 
September 15, 2027. The incorporation by reference of FAA Order JO 
7400.11M is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 
September 15, 2026, through September 15, 2027.

ADDRESSES: A copy of this final rule, and all background material may 
be viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic 
copy of this document may also be downloaded from 
<a href="http://www.federalregister.gov">www.federalregister.gov</a>.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 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 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah A. Combs, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

History

    FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
effective September 15, 2025, listed Class A, B, C, D and E airspace 
areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points. Due to the 
length of these descriptions, the FAA requested approval from the 
Office of the Federal Register to incorporate the material by reference 
in the Federal Aviation Regulations Sec.  71.1, effective September 15, 
2025, through September 15, 2026. During the incorporation by reference 
period, the FAA processed all proposed changes of the airspace listings 
in FAA Order JO 7400.11K in full text as proposed rule documents in the 
Federal Register, unless there was good cause to forego notice and 
comment. Likewise, all amendments of these listings were published in 
full text as final rules in the Federal Register. This rule reflects 
the periodic integration of these final rule amendments into a revised 
edition of FAA Order JO 7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting 
Points. The Director of the Federal Register has approved the 
incorporation by reference of FAA Order JO 7400.11M in Sec.  71.1, as 
of September 15, 2026, through September 15, 2027. This rule also 
explains the procedures the FAA will use to amend the airspace 
designations incorporated by reference in part 71. This rule also 
updates Sec. Sec.  71.5, 71.15, 71.31, 71.33, 71.41, 71.51, 71.61, 
71.71, and 71.901 to reflect the incorporation by reference of FAA 
Order JO 7400.11M.

Incorporation by Reference

    This document incorporates by reference FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 30, 2026, and 
effective September 15, 2026, in Sec.  71.1. FAA Order JO 7400.11M is 
publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this final 
rule. FAA Order JO 7400.11M lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace 
areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 to reflect the approval by the 
Director of the Federal Register of the incorporation by reference of 
FAA Order JO 7400.11M, effective September 15, 2026, through September 
15, 2027. During the incorporation by reference period, the FAA will 
continue to process all proposed changes of the airspace listings in 
FAA Order JO 7400.11M in full text as proposed rule documents in the 
Federal Register, unless there is good cause to forego notice and 
comment. Likewise, all amendments of these listings will be published 
in full text as final rules in the Federal Register. The FAA will 
periodically integrate all final rule amendments into a revised edition 
of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and submit the revised edition to the Director 
of the Federal Register for approval for incorporation by reference in 
Sec.  71.1.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points is 
published yearly and effective on September 15.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this 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 Procedures'' (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 these amendments are routine and the expected impact to 
operators is de minimis, the FAA certifies that this Final Rule, when 
promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 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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2. Amend Sec.  71.1 by revising it to read as follows:


Sec.  71.1  Applicability.

    FAA Order JO 7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, 
dated July 30, 2026, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace 
areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points, was approved 
for incorporation by reference (IBR) by the Director of the Federal 
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The 
approval to incorporate FAA Order JO 7400.11M

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by reference is effective September 15, 2026, through September 15, 
2027. During the incorporation by reference period, proposed changes to 
the listings of Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic 
service routes; and reporting points will be published in full text as 
proposed rule documents in the Federal Register, unless there is good 
cause to forego notice and comment. Amendments to the listings of Class 
A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and 
reporting points will be published in full text as final rules in the 
Federal Register. Periodically, the final rule amendments will be 
integrated into a revised edition of the Order and submitted to the 
Director of the Federal Register for approval for incorporation by 
reference in this section. This IBR material is available for 
inspection at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Contact the FAA 
at: Rules and Regulations Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591, (202) 267-8783. An 
electronic version of FAA Order JO 7400.11M is available on the FAA 
website at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications</a>. Copies of FAA Order JO 
7400.11M may be inspected in Docket No. FAA-2026-8845 on 
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. For information on the availability of this 
material at NARA, visit <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#593f2b7730372a293c3a2d3036371937382b38773e362f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a0c6d28ec9ced3d0c5c3d4c9cfcee0cec1d2c18ec7cfd6">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.


Sec.  71.5   [Amended]

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3. Amend Sec.  71.5 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' and 
adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.15  [Amended]

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4. Amend Sec.  71.15 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' 
wherever it appears and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.31  [Amended]

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5. Amend Sec.  71.31 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' and 
adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.33   [Amended]

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6. Amend Sec.  71.33(c) by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' 
and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.41  [Amended]

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7. Amend Sec.  71.41 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' 
wherever it appears and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.51  [Amended]

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8. Amend Sec.  71.51 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' 
wherever it appears and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.61   [Amended]

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9. Amend Sec.  71.61 by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 7400.11K'' 
wherever it appears and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.71   [Amended]

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10. Amend Sec.  71.71(b) through (f) by removing the text ``FAA Order 
JO 7400.11K'' wherever it appears and adding, in its place, the text 
``FAA Order JO 7400.11M''.


Sec.  71.901   [Amended]

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11. Amend Sec.  71.901(a) by removing the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11K'' and adding, in its place, the text ``FAA Order JO 
7400.11M''.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2026.
Alex W. Nelson,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-17689 Filed 8-28-26; 8:45 am]
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