# 2026-01770: Modification of Class E Airspace; Newport Municipal Airport, Newport, OR

2026-01770, Modification of Class E Airspace; Newport Municipal Airport, Newport, OR, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-01-29, effective 2026-05-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01770
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01770
- Title: Modification of Class E Airspace; Newport Municipal Airport, Newport, OR
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 3818
- Published: 2026-01-29
- Effective: 2026-05-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

The FAA is updating the airspace around Newport Municipal Airport in Oregon to make flying safer and smoother, especially for pilots using instruments to land. These changes start on May 14, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra. Pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit from clearer, better-managed airspace that helps keep flights on track.

## Abstract

This action modifies the Class E airspace area designated as a surface area (Class E2) and the Class E airspace extending upward from at least 700 feet above the surface (Class E5) at Newport Municipal Airport, Newport, OR, to optimize the containment of instrument flight procedures. This action also makes administrative amendments to the airport's legal descriptions to remove unnecessary references within its text header. These actions support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

## Effects PRIA read

- Newport IFR Airspace Reconfigured: benefit, low. The FAA changed the Class E airspace around Newport Municipal Airport to better contain instrument flight procedures. The Class E2 radius is increased to a 4.6-mile radius (was 4 miles), the northern extension is centered on the 341° bearing to 6.8 miles north, and Class E5 is described from 700 fe…
- No Extra Costs for Users: benefit, low. The FAA states these airspace changes "won’t cost anyone extra." The rule is certified as having minimal anticipated economic impact and will not impose new user fees or charges when it becomes effective May 14, 2026.
- Small Aviation Businesses Not Impacted: benefit, low. The FAA certified that this rule "does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Small aviation businesses and operators should not expect significant new costs from these airspace amendments.
- Portion of Class E5 Above 1,200 Ft Removed: benefit, low. The rule removes the portion of the Class E5 airspace that extended upward from 1,200 feet above the surface because containment at 1,200 feet or more is provided by the Bend Class E6 airspace. The FAA says this reduces duplication of controlled airspace and does not change operating requirements f…

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## Sources
- [2026-01770 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/29/2026-01770/modification-of-class-e-airspace-newport-municipal-airport-newport-or)
- [2026-01770 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-29/pdf/2026-01770.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01770 (as of 2026-06-11).