# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Carlsbad, NM
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-11-12 · Effective 2014-02-06 · 78 FR 67292
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-26920
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 67292
- **Publication date:** 2013-11-12
- **Effective date:** 2014-02-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2013-0173
## Abstract

This action amends Class E airspace at Carlsbad, NM. Controlled airspace is necessary to accommodate new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach Procedures at Cavern City Air Terminal. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations at the airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/11/12/2013-26920/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-carlsbad-nm)
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