# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Altoona, PA
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-06-22 · Effective 2018-09-13 · 83 FR 28980
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-13373
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 28980
- **Publication date:** 2018-06-22
- **Effective date:** 2018-09-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0129
## Abstract

This action amends amend Class E surface area airspace and Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface at Altoona-Blair County Airport, Altoona, PA. This action accommodates airspace reconfiguration due to the decommissioning of Altoona VHF omnidirectional range navigation system (VOR) and cancellation of the VOR approaches. Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at this airport.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/22/2018-13373/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-altoona-pa)
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