Revocation of Class E Airspace; Southport, NC, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oak Island, NC
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-20 · Effective 2012-05-31 · 77 FR 23597
Document
Document number
2012-8557
Federal Register citation
77 FR 23597
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2012-04-20
Effective date
2012-05-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1148
Abstract
This action removes Class E Airspace at Southport, NC, and establishes Class E Airspace at Oak Island, NC, as new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed at Cape Fear Regional Jetport/Howie Franklin Field. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. This action also recognizes the airport name change to Cape Fear Regional Jetport/Howie Franklin Field and updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.