New Airspace Zone for Winnie, TX Ranch Airport Takes Flight
Published Date: 5/15/2026
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Summary
Starting October 29, 2026, the FAA is creating new Class E airspace around Griffith Ranch Airport in Winnie, TX. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit, and there’s no cost impact for the public.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Winnie Airport
The FAA establishes Class E airspace at Griffith Ranch Airport in Winnie, TX, effective 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.6-mile radius to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations, which benefits local pilots and air traffic controllers by improving instrument flight safety.
FAA Finds Only De Minimis Costs to Operators
The FAA determined this airspace change will result in, at most, de minimis costs from complying with operating requirements or minor flight rerouting for operators, and certifies the rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA expects no cost impact for the general public.
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