# Amendment of Class E Airspace; Roanoke Rapids, NC
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-05-02 · Effective 2025-08-07 · 90 FR 18778
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-07663
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 90 FR 18778
- **Publication date:** 2025-05-02
- **Effective date:** 2025-08-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2024-1966
## Abstract

This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Roanoke Rapids, NC, by adding required airspace to support the new RNAV (GPS) standard instrument approach for Halifax Regional Medical Center Heliport, Roanoke Rapids, NC. 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/2025/05/02/2025-07663/amendment-of-class-e-airspace-roanoke-rapids-nc)
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