# 2026-07795: FAA Carves Out New Safe Skies Over Tiny Sparta, Kentucky

2026-07795, Establishment of Class E Airspace; Sparta, KY, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-04-22, effective 2026-07-09; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-07795
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-07795
- Title: Establishment of Class E Airspace; Sparta, KY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 21375
- Published: 2026-04-22
- Effective: 2026-07-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Carves Out New Safe Skies Over Tiny Sparta, Kentucky

## Summary

Starting July 9, 2026, the FAA is creating new Class E airspace around Sparta, Kentucky to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. This change mainly affects pilots and air traffic controllers by improving flight rules and procedures, with no extra costs for the public. It’s all about making the skies safer and smoother for everyone flying near Sparta!

## Abstract

This action establishes Class E airspace at Sparta, KY. This action supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Class E Airspace Near Sparta: benefit, low. Starting July 9, 2026, the FAA creates Class E airspace around Gallatin County Airport (Sparta, KY). The airspace begins at 700 feet above the surface and covers a 6.5-mile radius around the airport (Lat. 38°40'46" N, Long. 84°55'44" W) to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rul…
- No Added Public or Small-Entity Costs: benefit, low. The FAA states this action has minimal anticipated impact, imposes no extra costs on the public, and does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule is a routine operational amendment and was certified under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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## Sources
- [2026-07795 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/22/2026-07795/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-sparta-ky)
- [2026-07795 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-22/pdf/2026-07795.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-07795 (as of 2026-06-11).