FAA Updates Michigan Airspace After Old Tech Dies
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating the airspace around Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI, because an old navigation system (VOR) was turned off. This change helps keep flights safe and follows new rules for flying instruments. Pilots flying in and out of Iron Mountain will notice the updated airspace, but there’s no cost or delay for travelers.
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Class E Airspace Updated at Iron Mountain
The FAA changed the Class E airspace around Iron Mountain Kingsford, MI because the Iron Mountain VOR was decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. The change brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures and operations; pilots flying in and out of Iron Mountain will notice the updated airspace, and there is no cost or delay for travelers.
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