Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Tri-Cities, TN; Revocation of Class E Airspace; Tri-City, TN
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-02-05 · Effective 2013-05-02 · 78 FR 7993
Document
Document number
2013-02324
Federal Register citation
78 FR 7993
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2013-02-05
Effective date
2013-05-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0621
Abstract
This action amends Class D and Class E airspace and removes Class E airspace in the Tri-Cities, TN, area, to accommodate the new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Tri-Cities Regional Airport. 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, airport name, and airspace designation. Also, this action corrects errors in the Class E descriptor.