The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to change the name of a waypoint (a reference point in navigation) in its Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-117 and Q-135. The waypoint originally named “CUDLE” in North Carolina will now be called “RREGG” because there was a risk of confusion due to its similar sound to the “KALDA” waypoint in Virginia. This change is intended to reduce errors in radio communications but does not affect the overall airspace or operating procedures. The amendment is effective from February 20, 2025, and is considered an administrative change with minimal impact.
Simple Explanation
The FAA is changing the name of a navigation point in the sky from "CUDLE" to "RREGG" because it sounds too much like another navigation point called "KALDA," and they don't want pilots to get confused when talking over the radio; this change won't affect how planes fly in that area.