Ohio Airspace Gets Trimmed After Beacon Shutdown
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Ed Newlon Field in New Lexington, Ohio, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. The new rules kick in on May 14, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Small expansion of Class E airspace
Pilots who use instruments at Ed Newlon Field will see the Class E airspace radius increase from 6.3 miles to 6.5 miles, effective 0901 UTC, May 14, 2026. The change is intended to support instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures and improve pilot situational awareness around the airport.
No added costs or economic burden
The FAA states this amendment "won’t cost anyone extra money" and certified it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency treated this as a routine technical airspace update tied to the VOR decommissioning under the VOR MON Program.
No new VFR or UAS requirements
The rule confirms there are no new communications requirements for visual flight rules (VFR) traffic and no additional coordination required for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS); it mainly provides notice that instrument procedures exist in the area. The FAA also noted there is little to no impact on VFR traffic.
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