2025-08270Rule

Alaska Pilots: Old Flight Paths Revamped as Beacons Go Dark

Published Date: 5/13/2025

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Summary

Pilots flying in Alaska, listen up! Some important flight paths called Green 8, 10, 12, and Red 99 are getting updated, while Blue 27 and V-619 are being retired because some old radio beacons are shutting down. These changes help keep flights safe and smooth, with no extra costs or delays expected.

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Alaska airways updated after beacon shutdowns

The FAA is changing Colored Federal Airways G-8, G-10, G-12, and R-99 and is revoking B-27 and V-619 in Alaska because the Chinook, Fort Davis, Hotham, Oscarville, and Kachemak nondirectional radio beacons (NDBs) are being decommissioned. These changes are meant to keep flights safe and smooth in Alaska, and the rule says no extra costs or delays are expected.

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5/13/2025

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