# Revocation and Establishment of Class E Airspace; Bowman, ND
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2016-01-20 · Effective 2016-03-31 · 81 FR 2986
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-00627
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 2986
- **Publication date:** 2016-01-20
- **Effective date:** 2016-03-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-1834
## Abstract

This action establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Bowman Regional Airport, Bowman, ND, to accommodate new standard instrument approach procedures for the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the airport. Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface would be removed at Bowman Municipal Airport, Bowman, ND, due to closure of the air traffic control tower. The FAA found it necessary to establish airspace at Bowman Regional Airport to accommodate standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs) at the airport. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the Bowman Regional Airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/01/20/2016-00627/revocation-and-establishment-of-class-e-airspace-bowman-nd)
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