FAA Shuts Down Ohio Beacon, Reroutes Key Air Paths
Published Date: 7/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating some flight paths near Zanesville, Ohio, by changing routes V-38, V-133, and V-144, and removing route V-214. This happens because the Zanesville navigation beacon is being turned off as part of a plan to modernize air travel. Pilots flying in this area will need to follow the new routes starting soon, but there’s no extra cost for travelers.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Pilots Must Use New Airway Routes
Pilots operating near Zanesville, Ohio must follow amended VOR Federal Airways V-38, V-133, and V-144, and must not use V-214 because V-214 is revoked. These route changes take effect starting soon because the Zanesville (ZZV) VOR is being decommissioned under the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
No Extra Cost for Travelers
The FAA states there is no extra cost for travelers from these changes to the VOR airways near Zanesville, Ohio. Travelers should not expect higher ticket prices or additional fees as a result of the Zanesville VOR decommissioning and airway updates.
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