FAA Revises Covington Airspace After Radio Beacon Deactivation
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Covington, KY, to match new flight navigation rules after a key radio beacon near Cincinnati was turned off. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments and takes effect on July 9, 2026. If you fly or manage flights near Covington, expect smoother, safer skies with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airspace Shrinks
If you fly or manage flights near Covington, KY, the Class E airspace around Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is reduced from a 10-mile radius to a 7.9-mile radius, effective July 9, 2026. The change supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and is intended to improve safety without imposing extra costs on users.
Clermont County Airspace Slightly Expands
If you fly or manage flights near Covington, KY, the Class E airspace within the Covington legal description for Clermont County Airport is increased from a 6.8-mile radius to a 7-mile radius, effective July 9, 2026. The change supports IFR procedures and is presented as having minimal operational impact and no added costs.
Lunken Field Coordinates Updated
The geographic coordinates for Cincinnati Municipal Airport/Lunken Field (Lat. 39°06'11" N, Long. 084°25'03" W) are updated in the Covington, KY, Class E airspace legal description, effective July 9, 2026. The FAA states this update does not materially change airspace boundaries and does not impose additional requirements on users.
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