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Modification of Class E Airspace; Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, AK

Agency
DOT
Document Number
2026-12674
Published
June 24, 2026
Effective Date
September 3, 2026

Abstract

This action modifies the Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 airspace) and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (Class E5 airspace) to optimize instrument flight procedure containment at the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, AK. This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-12674 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-12674 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on June 24, 2026, with an effective date of September 3, 2026. This action modifies the Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2 airspace) and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface (Class E5 airspace) to optimize instrument flight procedure containment at the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport, Kotzebue, AK. This action supports the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12674/modification-of-class-e-airspace-ralph-wien-memorial-airport-kotzebue-ak.
Is document 2026-12674 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-12674 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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