airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-03-31 · Effective 2016-03-31 · 81 FR 18471
Document
Document number
2016-07397
Federal Register citation
81 FR 18471
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2016-03-31
Effective date
2016-03-31
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-5391
Abstract
This action removes a provision in part 71 that excludes from Class A airspace, that portion of U.S. domestic airspace that overlies the Santa Barbara and Farallon Islands and the airspace south of latitude 25[deg]04'00" North (overlying and in the vicinity of the Florida Keys). The effect of this provision is that the airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including Flight Level (FL) 600 (within the excluded areas) is classified as Class G (uncontrolled) airspace which limits the flexibility for air traffic control operations.