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Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM

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Published May 14th, 2026
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Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is revoking Class E airspace in Zuni, New Mexico. This rule is effective May 14, 2026, and is part of routine airspace management.

What changed

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule revoking a specific segment of Class E airspace located in Zuni, New Mexico. This action, detailed under Docket No. FAA-2026-0628 and Airspace Docket No. 26-ASW-1, formally removes this airspace designation.

This rule will become effective on May 14, 2026. Regulated entities, particularly those operating aircraft in the vicinity of Zuni, NM, should be aware of this change in airspace designation to ensure continued compliance with aviation regulations. No specific compliance actions are required beyond acknowledging the updated airspace status.

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You may be interested in this older document that published on 01/23/2026 with action 'Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).' View Document

Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM

A Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 03/17/2026

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| Docket No. FAA-2026-0628
(2 Documents) | | | |
| --- | | | |
| Date | | Action | Title |
| | 2026-03-17 | Final rule. | Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM |
| | 2026-01-23 | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM |

| Airspace Docket No. 26-ASW-1
(2 Documents) | | | |
| --- | | | |
| Date | | Action | Title |
| | 2026-03-17 | Final rule. | Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM |
| | 2026-01-23 | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | Revocation of Class E Airspace; Zuni, NM |

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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This action revokes Class E airspace at Zuni, NM. This action supports the closure of Black Rock Airport at Zuni Pueblo, NM.

DATES:

Effective 0901 UTC, May 14, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES:

A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be viewed online at www.regulations.gov using the FAA Docket number. Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic copy of this document may also be downloaded from www.federalregister.gov.

FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/​air_​traffic/​publications/. You may also contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Raul Garza Jr., Federal Aviation Administration, Operations Support Group, Central Service Center, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone (817) 222-5874.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority as it revokes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Black Rock Airport, Zuni, NM, because the airport closed.

History

The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2026-0628 in the Federal Register (91 FR 2885; January 23, 2026) proposing to revoke Class E airspace at Zuni, NM. Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. One comment was received supporting this rulemaking effort.

Incorporation by Reference

Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document amends the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. Adjustments are therefore included in this action.

The Rule

This action modifies 14 CFR part 71 by revoking Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Black Rock Airport, Zuni, NM. This action is being taken because, as the result of the airport closure, Class E airspace is no longer required. This final rule coincides with the final rule establishing Class E airspace at Andrew Othole Memorial Airport in Zuni Pueblo, NM.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore: (1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) ( printed page 12687) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, “FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures,” paragraph B-2.5(a), which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points); and paragraph B-2.5(k), which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review the publication of existing air traffic control procedures that do not essentially change existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, or change concentration of aircraft on these tracks. As such, this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment.

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

  • Airspace
  • Incorporation by reference
  • Navigation (air)

The Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

  1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

§ 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.


ASW NM E5 Zuni, NM [Remove]

  • * * * * Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 13, 2026.

Jerry J. Creecy,

Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.

[FR Doc. 2026-05219 Filed 3-16-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-05219 (91 FR 12686)

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Published
May 14th, 2026
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Change scope
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Who this affects

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Geographic scope
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Transportation
Operational domain
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Aviation Airspace Regulation

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