# Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Tri-Cities, TN; Revocation of Class E Airspace; Tri-City, TN
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-02-05 · Effective 2013-05-02 · 78 FR 7993
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-02324
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 7993
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/05/2013-02324/amendment-of-class-d-and-e-airspace-tri-cities-tn-revocation-of-class-e-airspace-tri-city-tn)
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