FAA Amends Class D Airspace Around Appleton, WI
Published Date: 2/25/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to update the Class D airspace around Appleton, Wisconsin to match new flight rules and make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments. This change mainly affects pilots flying under instrument flight rules (IFR) and aims to keep everything up to date with current procedures. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by April 13, 2026—no costs or fees involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Appleton Class D Radius Increase
The FAA proposes to expand the Class D airspace around Appleton International Airport from a 4.2-mile radius to a 4.4-mile radius and keep the airspace from the surface up to 3,400 feet MSL. This change is intended to support revised instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and improve safety; the proposal is open for comment through April 13, 2026.
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