Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over New Haven, CT

Published

Sep 1, 2026

Comments close

Oct 16, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56083

Docket

Docket No. FAA-2026-9967, Airspace Docket No. 26-ANE-5

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to change the shape and size of the Class D airspace that surrounds Tweed/New Haven Airport in Connecticut, and to adjust the related Class E “extension” airspace. The revisions are intended to better contain Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) traffic that operates at the airport, to bring the legal description of the airspace into line with current FAA guidance, and to correct the airport’s name and geographic coordinates in the official records. The proposal also eliminates a previous exemption that kept nearby Class E airspace out of the New Haven Class E description. The rulemaking is being issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FAA and applies to all pilots, airlines, and other aircraft operators who fly in or near the New Haven area, as well as to flight‑planning and navigation service providers that use the airspace designations. It does not affect the airport’s physical facilities, only the defined airspace in which aircraft must follow specific communication and clearance requirements. The notice was published in the Federal Register on September 1, 2026, and the FAA is accepting public comments through October 16, 2026. After the comment period closes, the agency will review the feedback, possibly revise the proposal, and then issue a final rule that will specify an effective date for the new airspace boundaries. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit any concerns or suggestions before the deadline.

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