Establishment of Class E Airspace; Redfield, SD
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting April 17, 2025, new Class E airspace will be set up around Redfield Municipal Airport in South Dakota to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially when the weather isn’t great. This change mainly affects pilots flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) and won’t cost anyone extra. It’s all about making the skies safer and smoother for everyone flying near Redfield.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Redfield
Starting 0901 UTC on April 17, 2025, the FAA establishes Class E airspace around Redfield Municipal Airport, SD. The airspace extends upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius to support instrument flight rules (IFR) and new public instrument procedures, mainly affecting pilots who fly by instruments.
No Significant Small-Business Cost
The FAA certified that this rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency determined the anticipated impact is minimal and routine for air traffic and navigation procedures.
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