FAA Reserves Sky Zone Over Wall, South Dakota Airport
Published Date: 2/13/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create new Class E airspace starting 700 feet above Wall Municipal Airport in South Dakota to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. This change affects pilots and air traffic controllers by improving flight safety and management at the airport. Comments on this plan are open until March 30, 2026, and there’s no cost to the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace for IFR Safety
The FAA proposes Class E airspace starting 700 feet above Wall Municipal Airport, SD, within a 6.5-mile radius to support RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 and RWY 31 instrument approaches and diverse IFR departures. This change is intended to improve flight safety and air traffic management for pilots and air traffic controllers, including containment until departing IFR aircraft reach 1,200 feet and for arriving IFR aircraft operating below 1,500 feet above the surface.
No Significant Small-Business Costs
The FAA states this proposed rule "will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act, meaning the agency expects minimal economic effects on small businesses. The proposal is described as routine and the FAA determined the anticipated impact is minimal.
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