FAA corrects airspace description for Omak Airport in Washington

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a correction to a final rule published on June 11, 2026. That original rule modified the Class E airspace surrounding Omak Airport in Omak, Washington. This new document does not change the actual boundaries or rules of that airspace. Instead, it fixes the legal description to make it clearer and easier to read.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative fix rather than a new safety regulation or airspace expansion. For most people, there is no change in how they interact with the airport or the sky above it. However, for pilots and aviation professionals who rely on precise legal definitions for flight planning and compliance, this correction removes potential confusion about where Class E airspace begins and ends near Omak Airport.

Who it affects

• Pilots operating under instrument flight rules in the vicinity of Omak Airport, WA

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This action was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original rule and this correction for precise legal definitions.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document