# Modification of the Norton Sound Low Offshore Airspace Area; AK
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-11-28 · 70 FR 71237
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-23306
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 71237
- **Publication date:** 2005-11-28
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-22399
## Abstract

This action amends the Norton Sound Low airspace area, AK. Specifically, this action modifies the Norton Sound Low airspace area in the vicinity of the Deering Airport, AK, by lowering the controlled airspace floor to 1,200 feet mean sea level (MSL) and expanding the area to a 45-nautical mile (NM) radius of the airport. The FAA is taking this action to provide additional controlled airspace for aircraft instrument operations at the Deering Airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/11/28/05-23306/modification-of-the-norton-sound-low-offshore-airspace-area-ak)
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