# 2026-01293: FAA Creates Airspace Bubble Around Remote Washburn Airport

2026-01293, Establishment of Class E Airspace; Washburn, ND, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-01-23, effective 2026-05-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01293
- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01293
- Title: Establishment of Class E Airspace; Washburn, ND
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 2839
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-05-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Creates Airspace Bubble Around Remote Washburn Airport

## Summary

The FAA is creating new Class E airspace around Washburn Municipal Airport in North Dakota to support safer flying with new instrument procedures. This change helps pilots fly using instruments, especially in bad weather, starting May 14, 2026. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit, and there’s no cost impact for the public.

## Abstract

This action establishes Class E airspace at Washburn, ND. This action is due to the development of new public instrument procedures at Washburn Municipal Airport, Washburn, ND, and to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Class E Airspace at Washburn: benefit, low. The FAA creates Class E airspace around Washburn Municipal Airport that begins 700 feet above the surface and extends within a 6.9-mile radius. This change supports instrument flight rule (IFR) operations so pilots and air traffic controllers can fly more safely in bad weather starting May 14, 2026.
- No Cost Impact for Public or Small Entities: benefit, low. The FAA found this rule will have minimal impact and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency also states there is no cost impact for the public from establishing this airspace.

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## Sources
- [2026-01293 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01293/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-washburn-nd)
- [2026-01293 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01293.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01293 (as of 2026-06-11).