# Establish Class E Airspace; Point Roberts, WA
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2008-09-09 · Effective 2008-11-20 · 73 FR 52208
## Document
- **Document number:** E8-20663
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 73 FR 52208
- **Publication date:** 2008-09-09
- **Effective date:** 2008-11-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2007-29036
## Abstract

This action will establish Class E airspace at Point Roberts, WA. Additional controlled airspace is necessary to support flight operations at Abbotsford Airport, BC. The FAA is taking this action to improve the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the request of the Canadian Government.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/09/09/E8-20663/establish-class-e-airspace-point-roberts-wa)
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