# Establishment of Class D and E Airspace and Amendment of Class E; Punta Gorda, FL
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-12-23 · Effective 2012-02-09 · 76 FR 80231
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-32849
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 76 FR 80231
- **Publication date:** 2011-12-23
- **Effective date:** 2012-02-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2011-0347
## Abstract

This action establishes Class D and E airspace and amends existing Class E airspace at Punta Gorda, FL, to accommodate a new air traffic control tower at Punta Gorda Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations for standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. This action also changes the airport name and makes a minor adjustment to the geographic coordinates of the airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/12/23/2011-32849/establishment-of-class-d-and-e-airspace-and-amendment-of-class-e-punta-gorda-fl)
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