# Establishment of Class E Airspace; Atka, AK
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-11-05 · 63 FR 59704
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-29630
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 59704
- **Publication date:** 1998-11-05
- **FAA docket:** Airspace Docket No. 98-AAL-18
## Abstract

This rule establishes Class E airspace at Atka, AK. The establishment of a Global Positioning System (GPS) instrument approach at Atka, AK, made this action necessary. The Atka Airport status is upgraded from Visual Flight Rules (VFR) to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The intended effect of this action is to provide adequate controlled airspace for IFR operations at Atka, AK.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/05/98-29630/establishment-of-class-e-airspace-atka-ak)
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