FAA establishes controlled airspace at Cedar Creek Ranch Airport in Barksdale, Texas
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The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a rule creating Class E airspace around Cedar Creek Ranch Airport in Barksdale, Texas. This designation covers the area within a seven-mile radius of the airport and extends upward from 700 feet above the surface. It also includes a corridor extending northeast from that circle.
Why it matters: This action updates the legal map of controlled airspace so pilots and air traffic controllers know where specific rules apply. It ensures that aircraft flying under instrument procedures have protected space to operate safely. For most people on the ground, there is no direct impact, though it may slightly alter flight paths for small aircraft in the immediate area.
Who it affects
- Pilots operating at Cedar Creek Ranch Airport or flying near Barksdale, TX
This rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and published in the Federal Register on June 23, 2026. You should check the original document if you need precise coordinates or legal citations for compliance purposes.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document