# Establishment of Class D Airspace; Shaw AFB, SC
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-01-22 · 68 FR 2875
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-1315
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 2875
- **Publication date:** 2003-01-22
- **FAA docket:** Airspace Docket No. 02-ASO-27
## Abstract

This action establishes Class D airspace at Shaw AFB, SC. Shaw Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) is closed daily from 0330 UTC to 1100 UTC. Shaw AFB Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) is open continuously. Therefore, when the RAPCON is closed Class D airspace must be established for the ATCT. Class D surface area airspace is required when the control tower is open to contain Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and other Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. This action establishes Class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,700 feet MSL within a 4.4-mile radius of the airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/22/03-1315/establishment-of-class-d-airspace-shaw-afb-sc)
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