FAA Proposes Safer Skies Over Omak Airport in Washington
Published Date: 4/9/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to change the airspace rules around Omak Airport in Washington to make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments. This affects pilots flying in and out of Omak and aims to improve how flights are managed above 700 feet. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until May 26, 2026, to speak up—no costs for the public, just safer skies!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class E airspace changed at Omak
The FAA proposes to change the Class E airspace around Omak Airport, Omak, WA. The airspace that starts at 700 feet above the surface would be adjusted: the central radius is proposed to be extended by 0.8 miles, airspace would extend 2.2 miles east of the airport, the southern boundary would extend to 9 miles, and the southwestern boundary would extend to 12 miles to better contain instrument flight operations.
No significant cost to small entities
The FAA certified that this proposed airspace change will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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