FAA Tweaks Flight Paths Near Muncie: VOR Shutdown Forces Route Shuffle
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating four VOR airways near Muncie, Indiana, because they're shutting down the Muncie VOR navigation beacon. This change affects pilots flying these routes and will take effect on May 14, 2026. No extra costs for the public, just smoother, safer skies as the FAA modernizes navigation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Muncie VOR Shutdown Shortens Airways
If you fly the affected airways, segments of V‑14, V‑192, V‑210, and V‑221 near Muncie, Indiana will be removed because the Muncie VOR is being decommissioned. The airway amendments take effect at 0901 UTC on May 14, 2026, and V‑14, V‑192, V‑210, and V‑221 are redefined as described in the rule (for example, V‑14 will now extend to St. Louis).
Alternatives Available After Closure
The FAA states aircraft can use nearby routes and MON airports as alternatives: V‑50 can be used between Brickyard and Dayton, and nearby MON airports within 100 nautical miles include Shelbyville (41 NM), Fort Wayne (45 NM), Dayton (48 NM), and Indianapolis (52 NM). The FAA also notes other federal airways (V‑11, V‑50, V‑55) remain and pilots may request air traffic control radar vectors through the area.
FAA Finds Minimal Economic and Environmental Impact
The FAA determined this amendment is a routine technical change, is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866, and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA also states the action qualifies for a categorical exclusion under NEPA and is not expected to result in significant environmental impacts.
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