18 Apr 2025
✈️New Class E Airspace Established at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport
Establishment of Class E Airspace at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, Pine Bluffs, WY
Summary
This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, Pine Bluffs, WY, to support the airport's transition from visual flight rules (VFR) to instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. This airspace rule-making action enhances the safety and efficiency of IFR arrivals and departures by providing controlled airspace for instrument procedures.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation establishes Class E airspace at Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, supporting a transition to IFR operations, which could affect operational compliance and require infrastructure modification for businesses operating in that area. Increased safety and efficiency may also enhance commercial aviation opportunities.