# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Pottsville, PA
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-08-04 · Effective 2020-11-05 · 85 FR 47016
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-16857
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 47016
- **Publication date:** 2020-08-04
- **Effective date:** 2020-11-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2020-0277
## Abstract

This action removes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Schuylkill County/Joe Zerbey Airport, Pottsville, PA due to the extension of runway 11. This action also updates the geographic coordinates of the airport, and Schuylkill Medical Center Heliport (formerly Pottsville Hospital). Controlled airspace is necessary for the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/04/2020-16857/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-pottsville-pa)
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