Establishment of Class E Airspace, Shelter Cove Airport, Shelter Cove, CA

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Abstract

This action proposes to establish a Class E airspace area extending upwards from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at Shelter Cove Airport (K0Q5), Shelter Cove, CA. K0Q5 is transitioning from a visual flight rules (VFR) to an instrument flight rules (IFR) airport. Additionally, this action would establish a controlled airspace area for the airport, providing coverage to arriving IFR aircraft descending below 1,500 feet above the surface and departing IFR aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 214 (Friday, November 6, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 70038-70039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22667]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2026-12541; Airspace Docket No. 26-AWP-11]
RIN 2120-AA66


Establishment of Class E Airspace, Shelter Cove Airport, Shelter 
Cove, CA

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish a Class E airspace area 
extending upwards from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at 
Shelter Cove Airport (K0Q5), Shelter Cove, CA. K0Q5 is transitioning 
from a visual flight rules (VFR) to an instrument flight rules (IFR) 
airport. Additionally, this action would establish a controlled 
airspace area for the airport, providing coverage to arriving IFR 
aircraft descending below 1,500 feet above the surface and departing 
IFR aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 21, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-12541 
and Airspace Docket No. 26-AWP-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 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 7400.11M, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Keith T. Adams, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Western Service Center, Operations Support Group, 2200 
S 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone (206) 231-2428.

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 establishes Class E Airspace area for Shelter Cove 
Airport, Shelter Cove, CA.

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 office of 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 E5 airspace areas are published in paragraph 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 7400.11M, dated July 30, 2026, and effective September 15, 2026. 
These updates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 
7400.11. FAA Order JO

[[Page 70039]]

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 Proposal

    The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to establish a 
Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
of the earth at Shelter Cove Airport, Shelter Cove, CA.
    K0Q5 is establishing an Area Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning 
System [GPS])-A approach procedure to allow IFR operations at the 
airport below basic VFR weather minimums. The FAA proposes to establish 
a Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the 
surface to assist IFR aircraft on the instrument approach procedure 
descending below 1,500 feet above the surface. The proposed Class E 
airspace area would also accommodate the RNAV (GPS)-A approach missed 
approach segment until the aircraft reaches 1,200 feet above the 
surface.
    Additionally, K0Q5 is establishing an instrument obstacle departure 
procedure allowing IFR aircraft to depart between the northwest 
counterclockwise to the south of the airport. The FAA proposes to 
establish a Class E airspace area extending upwards from 700 feet above 
the surface to accommodate departing IFR aircraft climbing to 1,200 
feet above the surface.
    The establishment of the proposed K0Q5's Class E airspace area 
would assist IFR aircraft transitioning within the enroute and terminal 
environments of the national airspace system.

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 
7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 30, 
2026, and effective September 15, 2026, is amended as follows:

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

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AWP CA E5 Shelter Cove, CA [New]

Shelter Cove Airport, CA
    (Lat. 40[deg]01'41'' N, long. 124[deg]04'28'' W)

    That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface 
within a 3.7-mile radius of the airport, within a 5.8-mile radius 
between the airport's 149[deg] bearing clockwise to 300[deg] 
bearing, and within 1 mile north and 1.1 miles either side of the 
airport's 149[deg] bearing extending 6.6 miles southeast.
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    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on October 27, 2026.
B.G. Chew,
Group Manager, Operations Support Group, Western Service Center.
[FR Doc. 2026-22667 Filed 11-5-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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