FAA Swaps EMMMA for KAYYS: Pilots' New Sky Name Game
Published Date: 5/12/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating the name of a key point on RNAV Route Q-436 from “EMMMA” to “KAYYS” in Michigan to avoid confusion with a similar-sounding point in Wisconsin. This change helps pilots and controllers stay clear and safe but doesn’t change the route or how it works. No extra costs or delays—just a smoother flight path starting now!
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RNAV Q-436 Fix Renamed to KAYYS
The FAA changed the RNAV Route Q-436 waypoint name from "EMMMA" to "KAYYS" in Michigan to avoid confusion with the similarly named "EMMAS" waypoint in Wisconsin, which is about 200 nautical miles west. This is an administrative name change that does not alter the route alignment, airspace boundaries, or operating requirements and takes effect starting now.
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