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Modification of Class E Airspace; Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Gunnison, CO

By Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration · Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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This action proposes to modify the Class E airspace designated as a surface area, the Class E airspace area designated as an extension to a Class E surface area, and the Class E airspace area extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport, Gunnison, CO. These actions would support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at

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Neutral descriptionThe language states the proposed changes without evaluative language or persuasive framing.

Purpose statementThe purpose is presented as a factual justification rather than a value judgment.

Context

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Missing context

The notice does not explain why the modifications are needed, what specific safety or operational issues they address, whether there has been input from pilots, airlines, or local stakeholders, or how the changes will affect surrounding airspace users.

Important context

Class E airspace is controlled airspace that supports IFR operations. Modifications to its dimensions can affect approach procedures, navigation aid coverage, and the safety of aircraft operating under IFR. Understanding the current airspace configuration and the operational environment at Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport is essential to assess the impact of the proposed changes.

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The text is purely descriptive and does not contain opinion; it reports a proposed regulatory action.