FAA Redraws Alaska's Rainbow-Colored Airplane Highways
Published Date: 5/27/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating some Alaska flight paths by fixing routes Green 8, 10, 12, and Red 99, while canceling Blue 27 and V-619. Pilots flying in Alaska will see these changes soon, making navigation clearer and safer. No extra costs for anyone—just smoother skies ahead!
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Alaska Airway Route Changes
The FAA is amending Colored Federal Airways Green 8 (G-8), Green 10 (G-10), Green 12 (G-12), and Red 99 (R-99) in Alaska and is revoking Colored Federal Airway Blue 27 (B-27) and VOR Federal Airway V-619. Pilots flying in Alaska will see these changes soon, which the FAA says will make navigation clearer and safer; the rule corrects a final rule published May 13, 2025. The FAA states there are no extra costs for anyone.
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