Modification of Class E Airspace, and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, AK
airspace · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2022-06-01 · Effective 2022-07-14 · 87 FR 32981
Document
Document number
2022-11591
Federal Register citation
87 FR 32981
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airspace
Publication date
2022-06-01
Effective date
2022-07-14
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0030
Abstract
This action modifies the Class E airspace, designated as a surface area, to properly contain instrument flight rules aircraft descending below 1,000 feet above the surface of the Earth. Additionally, this action removes Class E airspace, designated as an extension to a Class D or Class E surface area, because it is no longer needed. Lastly, this action modifies Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface of the earth at Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, AK. This action ensures the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations at the airport.