Type:Rule
Citation:89 FR 96871
Reading Time:about 6 minutes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made changes to certain airways near Mankato, Kansas, due to the planned shutdown of a navigational aid. The FAA has adjusted the VOR Federal Airway V-216 and has entirely removed VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551. These changes are part of a broader program to update and maintain the airspace system for the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. The FAA has determined that these adjustments will not significantly affect the environment or small businesses.
Simple Explanation
The FAA is changing some airplane paths near Mankato, Kansas because a navigation tool is being turned off. They adjusted one path and completely removed two others to make flying safer and more efficient.