FAA Proposes Airway Updates After VOR Station Shutdown
Published Date: 5/12/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is creating two new RNAV routes and updating three VOR airways in the eastern U.S. because the Cofield, NC navigation beacon is being shut down. This change helps keep air travel safe and smooth with newer tech. Pilots flying in this area will see these updates soon, but there’s no extra cost for travelers or airlines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New RNAV Routes; VOR Airways Updated
The FAA proposes to establish RNAV routes Q-190 and T-497 and to amend VOR Federal airways V-1, V-70, and V-194 in the eastern United States because the Cofield, NC (CVI) VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) will be decommissioned. The change supports the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program and is intended to keep air travel safe and smooth using newer navigation technology. The proposal says pilots in the area will see these route updates and that there is no extra cost for travelers or airlines.
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