Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace, and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Tri-Cities, TN
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2014-04-24 · Effective 2014-07-24 · 79 FR 22767
Document
Document number
2014-09152
Federal Register citation
79 FR 22767
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2014-04-24
Effective date
2014-07-24
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0806
Abstract
This action amends Class D and Class E Airspace, and establishes Class E airspace at Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Tri- Cities, TN. Airspace reconfiguration is necessary to alleviate traffic issues in the surrounding area for Johnson City Airport and Edwards Heliport so aircraft can navigate in and out of their respective airports in Visual Flight Rules conditions under 700 feet. This action enhances the safety and airspace management of aircraft within the Tri- Cities, TN area.