# Modification of the New York, NY, Class B Airspace Area; and Establishment of the New York Class B Airspace Hudson River and East River Exclusion Special Flight Rules Area
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2009-11-19 · Effective 2009-11-19 · 74 FR 59902
## Document
- **Document number:** E9-27539
- **Category:** airspace
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 74 FR 59902
- **Publication date:** 2009-11-19
- **Effective date:** 2009-11-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2009-0837
## Abstract

This action makes a minor modification to the New York, NY, Class B airspace area by adjusting the floor of Class B airspace above a portion of the Hudson River to 1,300 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Additionally, this action establishes a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) over the Hudson River and East River to mandate certain pilot operating practices for flight within the Hudson River and East River Class B airspace Exclusions. The FAA is taking this action to enhance the safety of flight operations in the New York Class B airspace Exclusion areas.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/11/19/E9-27539/modification-of-the-new-york-ny-class-b-airspace-area-and-establishment-of-the-new-york-class-b)
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