2024-31640Rule

Kansas Airport Gets New Invisible Boundaries After Beacon Dies

Published Date: 1/7/2025

Rule

Summary

The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Smith Center, Kansas, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change also fixes the airport’s location info to keep everything accurate and safe for pilots flying by instruments. The new airspace rules kick in on April 17, 2025, with no extra costs for anyone.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Smith Center Class E Airspace Changed

The FAA changed the Class E airspace around Smith Center Municipal Airport, increasing the radius from 6.4 miles to 6.5 miles and updating the airport coordinates to Lat. 39°45'45" N, 98°47'40" W. The change was made because the Mankato VOR was decommissioned and is intended to support instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures. The rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on April 17, 2025, and the FAA says there are no extra costs for anyone.

No Significant Cost to Small Entities

The FAA determined this airspace amendment has minimal impact and certified it does not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities. The rule is routine and the FAA expects no extra costs to businesses or individuals from this change.

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Key Dates

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Rule Effective
1/7/2025
4/17/2025

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