# 2026-16158: FAA reshuffles airspace around Chicago/Rockford for safety.

2026-16158, Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Chicago/Rockford, IL, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-08-07, effective 2026-10-29 (as of 2026-08-14).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16158
- As of: 2026-08-14
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16158
- Title: Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Chicago/Rockford, IL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 51065
- Published: 2026-08-07
- Effective: 2026-10-29
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-08-14

## In one line

FAA reshuffles airspace around Chicago/Rockford for safety.

## Summary

The FAA is updating the airspace rules around Chicago/Rockford, IL to keep flights safe and smooth. These changes affect pilots flying under instrument flight rules and take effect on October 29, 2026. No extra costs for the public, just clearer skies and better flight paths!

## Abstract

This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace at Chicago/Rockford, IL. This action is due to a biennial airspace review conducted pursuant to FAA Order JO 7400.2R, Procedures for Handling Airspace Matters. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-16158 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/07/2026-16158/amendment-of-class-d-and-class-e-airspace-chicagorockford-il)
- [2026-16158 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-07/pdf/2026-16158.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16158 (as of 2026-08-14).