# Establishment of Class D Airspace, and Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gulf Shores, AL
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-09-24 · Effective 2021-12-02 · 86 FR 52959
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-20480
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 86 FR 52959
- **Publication date:** 2021-09-24
- **Effective date:** 2021-12-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-0536
## Abstract

This action establishes Class D airspace, and amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Jack Edwards National Airport, Gulf Shores, AL, as a new air traffic control tower will service the airport. This action also updates the airport's name and geographic coordinates under the existing Class E airspace. 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/2021/09/24/2021-20480/establishment-of-class-d-airspace-and-amendment-of-class-e-airspace-gulf-shores-al)
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