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  • 2025-03759 — Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-55, V-100, and V-277 in the Vicinity of Keeler, MI
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11592
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to amend three VOR Federal Airways (V-55, V-100, and V-277) due to the planned decommissioning of a navigation aid in Keeler, Michigan, as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network program. These changes will affect how pilots navigate certain flight paths, requiring alterations to some segments of the airways. Pilots can use alternate routes or ask for guidance from air traffic control to adjust to these changes. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal until April 24, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to change some airplane paths in the sky because a special tool they use to help pilots find their way near Keeler, Michigan, is being turned off. They're asking people to let them know what they think about these changes until April 24, 2025.

  • 2024-28576 — Amendment of VOR Federal Airways V-216 and V-380, and Revocation of VOR Federal Airways V-549 and V-551 in the Vicinity of Mankato, KS
    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.