# Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Roswell, NM
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-01-10 · Effective 2017-04-27 · 82 FR 2871
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-00184
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 2871
- **Publication date:** 2017-01-10
- **Effective date:** 2017-04-27
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2015-7488
## Abstract

This action modifies Class D airspace, Class E surface area airspace, and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Roswell, NM. This action is necessary due to advances Global Positioning System (GPS) capabilities and implementation of area navigation (RNAV) procedures at Roswell International Air Center, Roswell, NM. Additionally, this action removes Class E airspace designated as an extension at Roswell International Air Center. This action also updates the name and geographic coordinates of the airport and the Chisum VHF omnidirectional range collocate tactical air navigation (VORTAC) to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/01/10/2017-00184/amendment-of-class-d-and-class-e-airspace-and-revocation-of-class-e-airspace-roswell-nm)
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