FAA Carves Skies Over Puerto Rico for Marine Tower Takeoff
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA wants to create new Class D and Class E airspace around Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, because the U.S. Marine Corps just started running an air traffic control tower there. This change helps keep flights safe and organized in the area. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until March 30, 2026, to speak up—no costs for the public, just smoother skies ahead!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Class D Airspace Established at RVR
The FAA proposes to create Class D airspace at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR) in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The Class D area would extend from the surface to and including 2,500 feet mean sea level (MSL) within a 5-mile radius of the airport. Comments on the proposal are due by March 30, 2026.
Class E (700 ft) Airspace at RVR
The FAA proposes to establish Class E airspace at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport (RVR) in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The Class E airspace would begin at 700 feet above the surface and extend within a 7-mile radius of the airport. Comments on the proposal must be received by March 30, 2026.
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