Alaska Air Routes Revamped as Old Beacon Powers Down Quietly
Published Date: 3/4/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating some flight routes in Alaska because the Shemya radio beacon is shutting down. Pilots flying through the area will see changes to Green 8, Jet Route J-115, and RNAV Route T-227, plus a brand-new RNAV Route Q-188 will be added. These updates help keep flights safe and smooth, with no extra costs for travelers, coming soon after the beacon goes offline.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Alaska airway amendments and new RNAV
Pilots flying in Alaska will see changes to Colored Federal Airway Green 8 (G-8), Jet Route J-115, and RNAV Route T-227, and a new RNAV Route Q-188 will be added. The FAA proposes these changes because the Shemya, AK, nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) is being decommissioned.
No extra traveler costs; safety maintained
The FAA says these Alaska route updates are intended to keep flights safe and smooth and will not impose extra costs on travelers. The changes are linked to the pending shutdown of the Shemya, AK, NDB.
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