Establishment of Class C Airspace and Removal of Class D Airspace; Wilmington International Airport, NC
Abstract
This action proposes to establish Class C airspace and remove Class D airspace at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), NC. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the efficient management of air traffic operations and reduce the potential for midair collision in the Wilmington, NC, terminal area. The Class C airspace would replace the existing Class D airspace at ILM. In addition, the non-regulatory Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) would be removed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15758 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15758 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on August 4, 2026. This action proposes to establish Class C airspace and remove Class D airspace at Wilmington International Airport (ILM), NC. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the efficient management of air traffic operations and reduce the potential for midair collision in the Wilmington, NC, terminal area. The Class C airspace would replace the existing Class D airspace at ILM. In addition, the non-regulatory Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) would be removed. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15758/establishment-of-class-c-airspace-and-removal-of-class-d-airspace-wilmington-international-airport.
Is document 2026-15758 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15758 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.