# 2026-16289: Muncie Airspace Gets FAA Trim for Safer (Boring) Flights

2026-16289, Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Muncie and Alexandria, IN, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-08-11, effective 2026-10-29; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-18).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16289
- As of: 2026-08-18
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16289
- Title: Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Muncie and Alexandria, IN
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 51574
- Published: 2026-08-11
- Effective: 2026-10-29
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-08-18

## In one line

Muncie Airspace Gets FAA Trim for Safer (Boring) Flights

## Summary

The FAA is updating the airspace rules around Muncie and Alexandria, Indiana, because they’re retiring an old navigation system and canceling some flight procedures. This means changes to how pilots fly in these areas, with new boundaries and updated airport info. These changes kick in on October 29, 2026, and won’t cost anyone extra—just smoother, safer skies!

## Abstract

This action amends the Class D and Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and revokes Class E airspace at Muncie, IN, and Alexandria, IN. This action is due to airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Muncie very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program, and the cancellation of the instrument procedures at Alexandria Airport, Alexandria, IN. The geographic coordinates and name of Delaware County Regional Airport, Muncie, IN, are also being updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.

## Effects PRIA read

- Muncie airspace geometry and names changed: mixed, low. The FAA changed the airspace around Delaware County Regional Airport (Muncie). Class D airspace now extends from the surface up to 3,400 feet MSL within a 4.7-mile radius (previously 4.4 miles), and the Class E area starting at 700 feet now has a 7.2-mile radius (previously 7.0 miles). The airport…
- Alexandria Class E airspace revoked: mixed, low. The FAA removed the Class E airspace that extended upward from 700 feet above Alexandria Airport, Alexandria, IN, because the airport’s instrument procedures were cancelled and the airspace is no longer required. This revocation is part of the same airspace amendments and is effective October 29, 2…
- FAA expects only de minimis operator costs: mixed, low. The FAA says the rule is routine and is expected to cause, at most, de minimis costs for operators and only minor flight rerouting for those who choose to navigate around the controlled airspace. The agency certified the rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of sm…

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## Sources
- [2026-16289 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16289/amendment-of-class-d-and-class-e-airspace-and-revocation-of-class-e-airspace-muncie-and-alexandria)
- [2026-16289 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-11/pdf/2026-16289.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16289 (as of 2026-08-18).