# 2026-19391: New Airspace Over Illinois Heliport for Safety

2026-19391, Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ottawa, IL, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-09-22, effective 2026-12-24 (as of 2026-09-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19391
- As of: 2026-09-29
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19391
- Title: Establishment of Class E Airspace; Ottawa, IL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 59987
- Published: 2026-09-22
- Effective: 2026-12-24
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-09-29

## In one line

New Airspace Over Illinois Heliport for Safety

## Summary

Starting December 24, 2026, new Class E airspace will be set up around the OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport in Ottawa, IL. This change helps pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in tricky weather. Local pilots and air traffic controllers will notice smoother, safer flights with no extra costs involved.

## Abstract

This action establishes Class E airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport, Ottawa, IL. This action supports new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.

## Effects PRIA read

- New Class E Airspace for Heliport: benefit, low. Starting December 24, 2026, the FAA establishes Class E airspace at OSF St Francis Medical Center Heliport in Ottawa, IL. The airspace begins at 700 feet above the surface and extends within a 6.8-mile radius to support new instrument flight procedures and safer instrument flying.
- Minor Rerouting / De Minimis Costs Possible: cost, low. The rule may cause at most de minimis costs or minor flight rerouting for operators who choose to navigate around the new controlled airspace. The FAA states these impacts are expected to be minimal in scope for affected operators after the Class E area (700-foot floor, 6.8-mile radius) becomes eff…

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## Sources
- [2026-19391 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/22/2026-19391/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-ottawa-il)
- [2026-19391 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-22/pdf/2026-19391.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19391 (as of 2026-09-29).