Alaska Air Routes Revamped as Old Beacon Shuts Down
Published Date: 3/20/2025
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Summary
Alaska’s VOR Federal Airway V-447 and Jet Route J-155 are being retired because the Chandalar Lake radio beacon is shutting down. Jet Route J-115 is getting a fresh update to keep flights smooth and safe. Pilots flying in Alaska will notice these changes soon, but there’s no extra cost involved—just smarter skies ahead!
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Alaska airways V-447 and J-155 revoked
The Federal Aviation Administration is revoking Alaska Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-447 and Jet Route J-155 because the Chandalar Lake nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) is being decommissioned. Pilots who fly in Alaska will notice these route removals soon. The document states there is no extra cost to users for this change.
Jet Route J-115 amended in Alaska
Jet Route J-115 in Alaska is being amended by the Federal Aviation Administration to keep flights smooth and safe following the decommissioning of the Chandalar Lake NDB. Pilots flying in Alaska will see the updated route soon, and the rule notes there is no extra cost to users for this amendment.
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