Alaska Airway V-414 Retired as Gambell Beacon Powers Down for Good
Published Date: 5/21/2025
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Pilots flying in Alaska, listen up! The old V-414 airway is being retired, and the RNAV routes T-248 and T-250 are getting a fresh update because the Gambell radio beacon is shutting down. These changes help keep flights safe and smooth with no extra costs or delays.
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