Revocation of Class D Airspace; Andalusia, AL; and Amendment of Class E Airspace; Fort Rucker, AL
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-07-10 · Effective 2012-09-20 · 77 FR 40492
Document
Document number
2012-16429
Federal Register citation
77 FR 40492
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2012-07-10
Effective date
2012-09-20
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1457
Abstract
This action removes Class D Airspace at Andalusia, AL, as the Air Traffic Control Tower at South Alabama Regional Airport at Bill Benton Field has closed, and amends Class E Airspace at Fort Rucker, AL, by recognizing the airport's name change to South Alabama Regional Airport at Bill Benton Field. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the three listed Class E airports. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.