FAA Tweaks Airspace Around Florence, Oregon Airport for Safety
Published Date: 4/21/2026
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Summary
The FAA is changing the Class E airspace around Florence Municipal Airport in Oregon to make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments. This update starts on July 9, 2026, and mainly affects pilots flying in and out of Florence. No extra costs or fees are involved—just better airspace management for everyone’s safety.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Florence Class E Airspace Expanded
This rule changes the Class E airspace around Florence Municipal Airport, Oregon to improve safety for pilots flying on instruments. The airspace beginning at 700 feet above the surface is adjusted to better contain RNAV departures until 1,200 feet and RNAV/GPS approach procedures when aircraft are operating below 1,500 feet, and certain boundaries are extended (including a 4.3-mile southwest extension). The change takes effect at 09:01 UTC on July 9, 2026.
No New Fees; Minimal Small-Biz Impact
The FAA states this airspace modification will not impose new fees and does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency treats this as a routine technical change with minimal expected economic effects.
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