FAA Reshuffles Eastern Air Lanes as Florida Beacons Blink Out
Published Date: 5/20/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating some air routes in the eastern U.S. because two important radio navigation stations in Florida are being shut down. Pilots flying these routes will see changes to keep flights safe and smooth. These updates support a bigger plan to modernize how planes navigate, with no extra costs or delays for travelers.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Eastern VOR Airways Amended
The FAA is amending VOR Federal Airways V-7, V-35, V-157, V-159, and V-198 in the eastern United States because the Cross City, FL (CTY) VORTAC and the Taylor, FL (TAY) VORTAC are being decommissioned. Pilots who fly those routes will see changes to keep flights safe and smooth, and the action supports the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The FAA states these updates will not cause extra costs or delays for travelers.
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