# Change of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Designation
> **Rule** · Change of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Designation. · Published 2016-04-06 · Effective 2016-10-30 · 81 FR 19861
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-07910
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Change of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Designation.
- **Citation:** 81 FR 19861
- **Publication date:** 2016-04-06
- **Effective date:** 2016-10-30
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2008-0221
## Abstract

This document announces that the FAA will designate Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as a Level 2, schedule-facilitated airport under the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Worldwide Slot Guidelines (WSG) effective for the Winter 2016 scheduling season, which begins on October 30, 2016. The FAA has determined this designation is necessary based on an updated demand and capacity analysis of the airport. The current FAA Order designating EWR as a Level 3, slot-controlled airport will expire on October 29, 2016.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/04/06/2016-07910/change-of-newark-liberty-international-airport-ewr-designation)
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