# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Elkton, MD
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2022-03-15 · Effective 2022-05-19 · 87 FR 14399
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-05393
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 87 FR 14399
- **Publication date:** 2022-03-15
- **Effective date:** 2022-05-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2021-1190
## Abstract

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Claremont Airport, Elkton, MD, as an airspace review found the airspace radius required an increase, as well as updating the airport's name. 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/2022/03/15/2022-05393/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-elkton-md)
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