# Revocation of Class E Airspace; Southport, NC, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Oak Island, NC
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-20 · Effective 2012-05-31 · 77 FR 23597
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-8557
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 23597
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/20/2012-8557/revocation-of-class-e-airspace-southport-nc-and-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-oak-island-nc)
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