FAA scraps airspace over closed Lake Geneva airport
Published Date: 8/7/2026
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Summary
This action revokes the Class E airspace at Lake Geneva, WI. This action is due to the instrument procedures being cancelled and the closure of the airport.
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Lake Geneva Class E Airspace Revoked
The FAA revokes the Class E airspace at Lake Geneva, WI that extended upward from 700 feet above the surface because the airport’s instrument procedures were cancelled and the airport closed. This change is effective 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The FAA says operators may face, at most, de minimis costs or minor flight rerouting as a result.
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