# 2026-02319: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beeville, TX

2026-02319, Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beeville, TX, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-02-06, effective 2026-05-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02319
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02319
- Title: Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beeville, TX
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5289
- Published: 2026-02-06
- 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 Class E airspace around Beeville, TX, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. The new airspace rules kick in on May 14, 2026, with no extra costs for anyone.

## Abstract

This action amends the Class E airspace at Beeville, TX. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Three Rivers very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Supports IFR flight procedures: benefit, low. The rule updates Class E airspace at Beeville, TX to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations because the Three Rivers VOR was decommissioned as part of the VOR MON Program. The amendment is intended to keep flights safe and smooth for pilots flying on instruments.
- Class E radius increased to 7.1 miles: benefit, low. For Beeville Municipal Airport, the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is changed from a 6.6-mile radius to a 7.1-mile radius. This change takes effect on May 14, 2026 and is intended as transitional airspace around the airport.
- Beeville NDB removed; coordinates updated: benefit, low. The rule removes the Beeville non-directional beacon (NDB) and its associated extension because they are no longer required, and it updates the airport's geographic coordinates to match the FAA's aeronautical database. These technical edits are part of the airspace amendment for Beeville, TX.
- No added costs; small entities unaffected: benefit, low. The FAA states the amendment causes no extra costs for anyone and certifies the rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule becomes effective on May 14, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-02319 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/06/2026-02319/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-beeville-tx)
- [2026-02319 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-06/pdf/2026-02319.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02319 (as of 2026-06-11).