Ohio Airspace Gets FAA Overhaul After Navigation System Shutdown
Published Date: 1/22/2026
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Summary
The FAA is updating the airspace rules around Ashland, Bucyrus, and Mansfield, Ohio, because they turned off an old navigation system. This means some airport names and coordinates are getting a fresh update to keep everything safe and smooth for pilots flying by instruments. These changes kick in on May 14, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra—just better flying skies!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Ohio airspace radii increased; IFR support
The FAA changed Class D and Class E airspace around Mansfield, Ashland, Bucyrus, and nearby airports in Ohio. Examples: Mansfield Class D and surface Class E radius increased from 4.4 miles to 5.4 miles; Mansfield Class E (700 ft) radius increased to 7.9 miles; Ashland radius increased from 6.3 to 6.9 miles; Port Bucyrus radius increased from 6.3 to 6.8 miles. These changes support instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures and take effect at 0901 UTC on May 14, 2026.
No significant small-entity costs
The FAA certified that this airspace amendment does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The rule is treated as a routine, minimal-impact action and will not impose notable new costs on small businesses.
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