FAA Eyes Airspace Tweak for Kentucky Airport
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to update the Class E airspace around Lebanon Springfield Airport in Springfield, KY, to match new flight procedures and fix the airport’s name and location info. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments and keeps everything up to date. If you have thoughts, send them by May 26, 2026—no costs or big changes for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Expanded Class E Airspace for IFR Safety
If you fly aircraft or are a pilot, the FAA proposes to expand the Class E airspace around Lebanon Springfield Airport/George Hoerter Field. The proposal increases the radius from 7 miles to 7.9 miles and adds an extension 2 miles each side of the 105° bearing from the 7.9-mile radius to 12 miles east of the airport; comments are due by May 26, 2026.
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