FAA Shuts Down Amber 16 Airway After Canadian Beacon Fails
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
The FAA is officially shutting down Airway Amber 16 in the northern U.S. because the White Rock radio beacon in Canada is no longer working. Pilots flying in this area will need to adjust their routes, but no extra costs are expected. This change kicks in soon, keeping skies safe and navigation smooth!
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Airway A-16 Revoked — Pilots Adjust Routes
The FAA revoked Colored Federal Airway Amber 16 (A-16) in the northern United States because the White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) was decommissioned. Pilots flying in that area will need to change their routes, and the FAA says no extra costs are expected.
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