# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Wilkes-Barre, PA
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-24 · Effective 2013-03-07 · 78 FR 5129
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-01363
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 5129
- **Publication date:** 2013-01-24
- **Effective date:** 2013-03-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0341
## Abstract

This action amends Class E Airspace at Wilkes-Barre, PA, creating controlled airspace to accommodate new area navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary for the continued safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the Wilkes-Barre, PA, area. This action also recognizes the name change of Hanover Township Fire Station <greek-i>5 Heliport. The BARTY LOM navigation aid is removed, as this navigation aid has been decommissioned.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/24/2013-01363/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-wilkes-barre-pa)
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