Wall, SD Airport Gets New Airspace: Safe Flying Upgrade
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Rule
Summary
Starting September 3, 2026, Wall Municipal Airport in South Dakota will get new Class E airspace starting 700 feet above the ground. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments, especially when the weather isn’t great. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will benefit from smoother, safer flights with no extra costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Class E Airspace at Wall Airport
If you fly to or from Wall Municipal Airport (Wall, SD), new Class E airspace starts at 0901 UTC on September 3, 2026. The airspace begins at 700 feet above the surface, extends within a 6.5-mile radius of the airport, and provides containment for RNAV (GPS) RWY 13 and RNAV (GPS) RWY 31 approaches, arriving IFR operations below 1,500 feet, and departing IFR operations until reaching 1,200 feet. The rule is meant to support safer instrument flight rules (IFR) operations and the FAA states there are no extra costs involved.
No Significant Small-Business Costs
The FAA determined this airspace rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency certified the rule as a routine air traffic matter with minimal anticipated economic effects.
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