Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Del Rio, TX

What it does

• •Modifies Class E airspace designations at Laughlin Air Force Base near Del Rio, Texas by removing certain extensions no longer required and adjusting the boundaries of remaining extensions based on a biennial airspace review.
• •Updates geographic coordinates, airport name references, and terminology (such as changing 'Airport/Facility Directory' to 'Chart Supplement') to align with the FAA's current aeronautical database and procedural standards.
• •Reduces the standard radius for Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface from 20 miles to 7.4 miles around Laughlin AFB, while adding new extensions along specific bearings to support instrument flight rule operations.

Why it matters

• •The changes bring airspace designations into compliance with FAA orders and support safe instrument flight rule procedures and operations at Laughlin AFB.
• •The proposal reflects routine maintenance of airspace designations needed to keep technical regulations operationally current for air traffic safety and efficiency.

Who is affected

• •Pilots and aircraft operators conducting instrument flight operations in the Del Rio, Texas area and around Laughlin Air Force Base.
• •The Federal Aviation Administration and air traffic control facilities managing airspace in the region.

What happens next

The FAA will accept public comments on this proposed rulemaking through November 9, 2026, after which it will consider all comments received before taking final regulatory action.