Airspace Designations and Reporting Points: Manila Airport, Manila, UT

Establishment of Class E Airspace; Manila Airport, Manila, UT

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 the 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 would establish Class E airspace to support IFR operations at Manila Airport, Manila, UT.

Comments Invited

The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments are filed in writing.

The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well as a report summarizing each substantive public contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this proposal in light of the comments it receives.

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Incorporation by Reference

Class E5 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 proposes to amend the current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These amendments would 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.

The Proposal

The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 that would establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Manila Airport, Manila, UT. The Class E airspace would support the airport's transition to IFR service by providing containment for the recently developed Area Navigation (RNAV) (Global Positioning System [GPS]) Runway (RWY) 25 approach procedure and two obstacle departure procedures (ODP).

To fully contain the procedures developed for Manila Airport, a semi-circle of Class E airspace would encompass the airport from the west, clockwise to the east. The area to the west would extend to the airport's 4.8-mile radius, and the north-through-eastern portion would extend to the airport's 6-mile radius to contain departing IFR aircraft until reaching 1,200 feet above the surface and arriving IFR aircraft below 1,500 feet above the surface while executing the RNAV (GPS) RWY 25 missed approach procedure. Additionally, a 13.6-mile extension would be added to the east to contain arriving IFR aircraft below 1,500 feet above the surface while executing the RNAV (GPS) RWY 25 approach procedure.

Transitional Class E airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet is not necessary at Manila Airport, as the Wasatch and Cherokee Class E Domestic En Route Airspace Areas provide necessary containment.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this proposed 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) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, prior to any FAA final regulatory action.

The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 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

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

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ANM UT E5 Manila, UT [New]

Manila Airport, UT

(Lat. 40°59′11″ N, long. 109°40′43″ W)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6-mile radius of the airport between its 341° bearing clockwise to its 069° bearing, within 2.2 miles north and 2 miles south of the airport's 090° bearing extending to 13.6 miles east, within 1.3 miles north and 2 miles south of the airport's 270° bearing extending west to the airport's 4.8-mile radius, and within a 4.8-mile radius of the airport between its 285° bearing clockwise to its 342° bearing.

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