Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace Areas; Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR

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This action modifies the Class D and Class E airspace areas designated as a 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 at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR. This action supports the safety and management of visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 213 (Thursday, November 5, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 69685-69686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22642]



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Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 213 / Thursday, November 5, 2026 / 
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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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D and Class E airspace areas 
designated as a 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 at 
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR. This action 
supports the safety and management of visual flight rules (VFR) and 
instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, February 18, 2027, the Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, 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 Airspace Regulation 
Group, Operational 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 modifies Class D and Class E airspace to support VFR/
IFR operations at Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR.

History

    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2025-5141 in the 
Federal Register (91 FR 58392; September 15, 2026), proposing to modify 
the Class D and Class E airspace areas at Roberts Field/Redmond 
Municipal Airport, Redmond, OR. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received. The commenter 
supported the goals of this action. However, the commenter asked FAA to 
consider impacts to VFR operations and noted some specific operations 
that could be affected. The commenter also suggested that FAA publish 
updated aeronautical charts and conduct educational outreach with the 
aviation community. The commenter recommended aligning the airspace 
change with aeronautical publication cycles.
    The FAA did consider the impact on VFR transitions during the 
design phase of this action. However, due to the proximity of Bend 
Municipal Airport and Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport and FAA 
policies that require the airspace to be designed to contain the 
instrument flight procedures, it was not feasible to include a VFR 
transition route. The FAA created a shared boundary between Bend 
Municipal Airport and Redmond Municipal Airport, which also provides 
the benefits of a clearer airspace delineation and reducing potential 
inadvertent airspace intrusions.
    Additionally, the airport and ATC facility managers have made 
significant strides to educate the aviation community, using methods 
such as including flight schools, newsletters, pamphlets, and community 
forums. Moreover, the FAA ensures that all public dockets are available 
for the public through the internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and in 
person at the Docket Operations (see ADDRESSES section for address, 
phone number, and hours of operations).
    Finally, the FAA makes every effort to ensure that the effective 
date aligns with the standard aviation charting cycle. The date 
effective of the final rule is listed in the DATES section of this 
document.

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 amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 
7400.11M, dated July 30, 2026, and effective September 15, 2026. These 
amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 
7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 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 Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by modifying the Class D surface 
area airspace, the Class E airspace area designated as surface area, 
the Class E

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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 radii of the Class D surface area and Class E airspace area 
designated as surface area are 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 
adjacent controlled airspace.
    A common airspace boundary between Bend Municipal Airport and 
Roberts Field/Redmond Municipal Airport is established to reduce the 
chance of inadvertent airspace incursions between the surface areas. An 
extension is 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 is modified to align with the 
circumference of the Class D and Class E surface areas as proposed in 
the NPRM. The extension is also widened to better contain the Area 
Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) Z RWY 29 and 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 larger than necessary and is 
reduced to the north, east, and southwest to more appropriately contain 
arriving IFR 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 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 amendments are routine and the expected impact to 
operators is de minimis, the FAA certifies that this 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.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321, 
et seq.) and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, ``FAA National 
Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures,'' paragraph B-2.5.a. 
This airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially 
significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances 
exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

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.


Sec.  71.1   [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 
7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 30, 
2026 and effective September 15, 2026, 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.
* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

* * * * *

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.
* * * * *

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 3, 2026.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-22642 Filed 11-4-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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