# Amendment of Class D and E Airspace, Revocation of Class E Airspace; Montgomery, AL

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). |
| Published | 2026-10-02 |
| Comments close | 2026-11-16 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 14 CFR 71 |
| Summary | This action proposes to amend Class D airspace for Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), Montgomery, AL, by making administrative updates. It also proposes to amend Class E airspace from 700 feet by expanding it by 0.5 NM from a 7-mile to a 7.5-mile radius around Maxwell AFB to contain IFR departures, along with making administrative changes. Finally, it proposes to revoke Class E airspace from the surface around Maxwell AFB, as the airport no longer meets the qualifications for Class E surface area airspace. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IF |
| Document number | 2026-20202 |

## Why this score
- Comment deadline within 30 days.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/02/2026-20202/amendment-of-class-d-and-e-airspace-revocation-of-class-e-airspace-montgomery-al). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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