# Establishment of Class E Airspace at Van Nuys Airport; Van Nuys, CA
> **Rule** · Direct final rule, request for comments. · Published 2001-07-13 · Effective 2001-11-01 · 66 FR 36700
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-17566
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct final rule, request for comments.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 36700
- **Publication date:** 2001-07-13
- **Effective date:** 2001-11-01
- **FAA docket:** Airspace Docket No. 01-AWP-12
## Abstract

This action establishes a Class E Surface Area at the Van Nuys Airport in Van Nuys, CA. The purpose of this action is to provide additional controlled airspace at this high-density airport during hours when the control tower is closed. A Class D Surface Area is in effect daily at Van Nuys Airport during the specific hours when Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is operational. Van Nuys Class D Surface Area hours are published continuously in the Airport/Facility Directory, and existing Class D airspace will not change as a result of this action. However, this action to establish a Class E Surface Area eliminates Class G uncontrolled airspace at Van Nuys Airport during hours when the ATCT is closed.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/07/13/01-17566/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-at-van-nuys-airport-van-nuys-ca)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*