FAA Revises Class E Airspace Around Beeville After Beacon Shutdown
Published Date: 11/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to update the Class E airspace around Beeville, TX because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change helps keep flight rules safe and up to date for pilots flying with instruments. If you have thoughts, send them in by January 5, 2026—no costs or fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E Radius Increased to 7.1 Miles
The FAA proposes to change the Class E airspace at Beeville Municipal Airport by increasing the radius from 6.6 miles to 7.1 miles around the airport. This change is part of an airspace review tied to the Three Rivers VOR decommissioning and is intended to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Beeville NDB and Extension Removed
The proposal would remove the Beeville non-directional beacon (NDB) and its associated extension because they are no longer required. The removal is part of updates following decommissioning of the Three Rivers VOR under the VOR MON Program to keep instrument procedures current.
Airport Coordinates Updated in Database
The FAA proposes to update the geographic coordinates for Beeville Municipal Airport to match the FAA's aeronautical database (Lat 28°21'51" N, Long 097°47'31" W). The updated coordinates would be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Finds Minimal Economic Impact
The FAA determined this proposed amendment only involves routine technical airspace updates and "will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA also says the anticipated impact is minimal and does not warrant a regulatory evaluation.
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