Michigan Pilots Get New Directions as Beacon Goes Dark
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating three flight paths near Keeler, Michigan, because they're shutting down the Keeler VOR navigation system. Pilots flying along V-55, V-100, and V-277 will see these changes soon. This update helps modernize air travel without extra costs or delays for anyone involved.
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Keeler VOR Decommissioning Alters Airways
The FAA is amending VOR Federal Airways V-55, V-100, and V-277 because it is decommissioning the Keeler (ELX) VOR portion of the Keeler VOR/DME. The change is part of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program and will affect pilots who fly along those airways, and the agency says it modernizes navigation without extra costs or delays.
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