Amendment of Class E Airspace; Benton Harbor, MI
Published Date: 2/6/2026
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Summary
The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Southwest Michigan Regional Airport in Benton Harbor, MI, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. These changes help keep flights safe and follow new rules, starting May 14, 2026. Pilots flying in and out of Benton Harbor will notice the updated airspace and airport info, but there’s no cost impact for anyone.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Benton Harbor Airspace Updated for Safety
The FAA changed the Class E airspace around Southwest Michigan Regional Airport effective 0901 UTC on May 14, 2026. The Class E surface radius increases from 4.2 miles to 4.5 miles and the Class E area from 700 ft increases from 6.5 miles to 7 miles; two eastbound extensions are added (one within 3.7 miles each side of the 090° bearing to 9.3 miles east and another within 2 miles each side of the 090° bearing to 11.5 miles east). The airport name and geographic coordinates are updated to match the FAA database; the rule is intended to support instrument flight procedures and is stated to have no cost impact for anyone.
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