Proposed Rule2026-18804
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR
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Published
September 15, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to modify the Class D and Class E airspace area designated as a surface area, modify the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, and modify the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR. This action would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 177 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 58392-58394]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18804]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-5141; Airspace Docket No. 25-ANM-147]
RIN 2120-AA66
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Roberts
Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR
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 and Class E
airspace area designated as a surface area, modify the Class E airspace
area designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area,
and modify the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond,
OR. This action would support the safety and management of instrument
flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-5141 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-ANM-147 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
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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 the 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: Bryantjay T. Toves, Federal Aviation
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-3465.
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 Class D and Class E airspace to support
IFR operations at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR.
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, E4, and E5 airspace designations are published in
paragraphs 5000, 6002, 6004, and 6005, 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 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 surface area airspace, the Class E airspace area
designated as surface area, the Class E airspace area designated as an
extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, and the Class E
airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the
earth at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR.
The radius of the Class D surface area and Class E airspace area
designated as surface area should be expanded to a 5.6-mile radius to
more appropriately contain Category E aircraft conducting circling
maneuvers and departing IFR operations utilizing the Obstacle Departure
Procedures for Runway (RWY) 11 and RWY 29 until reaching the base of
the next adjacent airspace.
A common airspace boundary between Bend Municipal Airport and
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport would also be established to
reduce the chance of inadvertent airspace incursions between the
surface areas. An extension would be established south of the Roberts
Field/Redmond Municipal Airport to adjoin the two airspaces.
In addition, the Class E airspace area designated as an extension
to a Class D or Class E surface area would be modified to align with
the proposed circumference of the Class D and Class E surface areas.
The extension would be widened to better contain the Area Navigation
(RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) Z RWY 29 and Special RNAV
(Required Navigation Performance [RNP]) M RWY 29 procedures when
arriving IFR aircraft are less than 1,000 feet above the surface.
Finally, the current Class E airspace area extending upward from at
least 700 feet above the surface is excessive larger than necessary and
should be reduced to the north, east, and southwest to more
appropriately contain arriving IFR
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aircraft descending below 1,500 feet above the surface and departing
IFR aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.
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 these proposed amendments are routine and the expected
impact to operators is de minimis, 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.
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.
* * * * *
ANM OR D Redmond, OR [Amended]
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, OR
(Lat. 44[deg]15'15'' N, long. 121[deg]09'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
5,600 feet MSL within a 5.6-mile radius of the airport and that
airspace 3.9 miles east and 3.2 miles west of the airport's 194[deg]
bearing extending to 5.6 miles south. 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.
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Paragraph 6002 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as a Surface Area.
* * * * *
ANM OR E2 Redmond, OR [Amended]
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, OR
(Lat. 44[deg]15'15'' N, long. 121[deg]09'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including
5,600 feet MSL within a 5.6-mile radius of the airport and that
airspace 3.9 miles east and 3.2 miles west of the airport's 194[deg]
bearing extending to 5.6 miles south. 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.
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Paragraph 6004 Class E Airspace Areas Designated as an Extension to
Class D or Class E Surface Area.
* * * * *
ANM OR E4 Redmond, OR [Amended]
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, OR
(Lat. 44[deg]15'15'' N, long. 121[deg]09'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.2 miles
northeast and 1.9 miles southwest of the airport's 121[deg] bearing
extending from its 5.6-mile radius to 8.6 miles southeast of the
airport.
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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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ANM OR E5 Redmond, OR [Amended]
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, OR
(Lat. 44[deg]15'15'' N, long. 121[deg]09'00'' W)
That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface
within an area 5.8 miles east and 5.4 miles west of the airport's
017[deg] bearing extending to 5.6 miles north, within 0.4 miles
north and 6.4 miles south of the airport's 107[deg] bearing
extending to 13.2 miles east, and within 0.4 miles north and 6.4
miles south of the airport's 287[deg] bearing extending to 7.6 miles
west.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 10, 2026.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-18804 Filed 9-14-26; 8:45 am]
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