Amendment of Class E Airspace; Columbia, SC, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Pelion, SC
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2012-04-13 · Effective 2012-05-31 · 77 FR 22190
Document
Document number
2012-8566
Federal Register citation
77 FR 22190
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2012-04-13
Effective date
2012-05-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1196
Abstract
This action amends Class E Airspace at Columbia, SC, by removing Corporate Airport from the airspace designation, and establishes Class E Airspace at Pelion, SC, using the new airport name, as new Standard Instrument Approach Procedures have been developed at Lexington County Airport at Pelion. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the National Airspace System. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport.