New Airspace Rules Set for Wall Municipal Airport in SD
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting September 3, 2026, Wall Municipal Airport in South Dakota will get new Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments, especially when the weather isn’t great. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit from smoother, safer flights with no extra costs involved.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace for IFR Safety
Starting 0901 UTC on September 3, 2026, Wall Municipal Airport (Wall, SD) will have Class E airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile radius. The airspace supports the RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 and RNAV (GPS) RWY 31 approach procedures and provides containment for diverse IFR departures until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface and for arriving IFR operations when below 1,500 feet above the surface.
FAA: Minimal Economic Impact on Small Entities
The FAA determined this airspace rule is not a "significant regulatory action," does not warrant a regulatory evaluation, and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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