Cincinnati Air Routes Revamped: Old VOR Beacon Gets the Boot
Published Date: 3/20/2025
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Summary
The FAA is changing several air routes near Cincinnati, KY, because they’re turning off an old navigation beacon called the Cincinnati VOR. This affects pilots flying on routes V-5, V-47, V-97, V-128, V-275, V-517, and T-315, and they’re also getting rid of route V-19. These updates help modernize air travel with no extra costs for pilots or travelers.
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Cincinnati VOR Decommissioning Alters Routes
The FAA is turning off the Cincinnati, KY VOR (CVG) and is amending V‑5, V‑47, V‑97, V‑128, V‑275, V‑517, and RNAV route T‑315, and is revoking V‑19. This change is part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program to modernize navigation, and the agency says it will not add extra costs for pilots or travelers.
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