2026-02319Rule

Amendment of Class E Airspace; Beeville, TX

Published Date: 2/6/2026

Rule

Summary

The FAA is updating the Class E airspace around Beeville, TX, because a nearby navigation beacon was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and smooth for pilots using instruments to fly. The new airspace rules kick in on May 14, 2026, with no extra costs for anyone.

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Supports IFR flight procedures

The rule updates Class E airspace at Beeville, TX to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations because the Three Rivers VOR was decommissioned as part of the VOR MON Program. The amendment is intended to keep flights safe and smooth for pilots flying on instruments.

Class E radius increased to 7.1 miles

For Beeville Municipal Airport, the Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface is changed from a 6.6-mile radius to a 7.1-mile radius. This change takes effect on May 14, 2026 and is intended as transitional airspace around the airport.

Beeville NDB removed; coordinates updated

The rule removes the Beeville non-directional beacon (NDB) and its associated extension because they are no longer required, and it updates the airport's geographic coordinates to match the FAA's aeronautical database. These technical edits are part of the airspace amendment for Beeville, TX.

No added costs; small entities unaffected

The FAA states the amendment causes no extra costs for anyone and certifies the rule does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule becomes effective on May 14, 2026.

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Key Dates

Published Date
Rule Effective
2/6/2026
5/14/2026

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