# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ponce, PR
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2015-10-16 · Effective 2015-12-10 · 80 FR 62449
## Document
- **Document number:** 2015-25853
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 80 FR 62449
- **Publication date:** 2015-10-16
- **Effective date:** 2015-12-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2014-0967
## Abstract

This action amends Class E Airspace at Ponce, PR, as the PONCE VHF Omni-Directional Radio Range Tactical Air Navigation Aid, (VORTAC) has been decommissioned, requiring airspace redesign at Mercedita Airport. This action enhances the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/10/16/2015-25853/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-ponce-pr)
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