Michigan's V-320 Airway Retired as Navigation Evolves
Published Date: 4/8/2026
Rule
Summary
The FAA is officially retiring the VOR Federal Airway V-320 near Mount Pleasant, Michigan, because the VOR navigation system there is being shut down. Pilots who fly this route will need to use other navigation tools, but the DME part of the system will stay active. This change kicks in on July 9, 2026, with no extra costs for travelers or airlines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
V-320 Airway Fully Revoked
The FAA is revoking VOR Federal Airway V-320 in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, in its entirety. The revocation is effective 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026 and removes the route that previously ran between Pellston, Traverse City, Mount Pleasant, and Saginaw VOR/DME facilities.
VOR Portion Decommissioned; DME Kept
The VOR portion of the Mount Pleasant, MI VOR/DME navigational aid is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program, while the DME portion will be retained. Pilots who formerly navigated using the VOR will need to use other navigation tools after the change on July 9, 2026.
FAA Certifies Minimal Economic Impact
The FAA states this revocation does not impose extra costs on travelers or airlines and has minimal anticipated impact. The agency certified the rule is not a significant regulatory action and does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
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