Appleton, WI Skies Get a Safety Tune-Up for Pilots
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the Class D airspace around Appleton, WI to improve safety and support new instrument flight rules. This change affects pilots flying in and out of Appleton’s airport and takes effect on July 9, 2026. No extra costs for anyone—just smoother, safer skies!
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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Appleton Class D Radius Increase
The FAA increases the Appleton International Airport Class D airspace radius from 4.2 miles to 4.4 miles to accommodate revised instrument flight procedures and improve safety. This change takes effect at 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026 and applies to pilots operating in and out of Appleton.
Airspace Effective Times Set by NOTAM
The amended Class D airspace is effective during the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), and those effective dates and times will be continuously published in the Chart Supplement. Pilots should check NOTAMs and the Chart Supplement for when this Class D airspace is active.
FAA Finds Minimal Economic Impact
The FAA certified that this airspace amendment does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and determined the anticipated impact is minimal. The rule is treated as a routine technical amendment and no regulatory evaluation was prepared.
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