Establishment of Class E Airspace, Bellingham, WA

This action establishes Class E airspace at the surface of Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham, WA. Class E controlled airspace, above the surface of the earth, is required to contain aircraft executing procedures in the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The effect of this action clarifies when two-way radio communication with Bellingham ATCT is required and to provide adequate Class E controlled airspace between the surface and the en route phase of flight for aircraft executing Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham, WA, when the Bellingham ATCT is closed. The FAA establishes Class E airspace where necessary to contain aircraft transitioning between the terminal and en route environments. The effect of this action is to provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at Bellingham International Airport, Bellingham, WA.