# 2026-03651: FAA Tweaks Flight Paths Near Muncie: VOR Shutdown Forces Route Shuffle

2026-03651, Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-14, V-192, V-210, and V-221 in the Vicinity of Muncie, Indiana, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-02-24, effective 2026-05-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03651
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-03651
- Title: Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-14, V-192, V-210, and V-221 in the Vicinity of Muncie, Indiana
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 8727
- Published: 2026-02-24
- Effective: 2026-05-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Tweaks Flight Paths Near Muncie: VOR Shutdown Forces Route Shuffle

## Summary

The FAA is updating four VOR airways near Muncie, Indiana, because they're shutting down the Muncie VOR navigation beacon. This change affects pilots flying these routes and will take effect on May 14, 2026. No extra costs for the public, just smoother, safer skies as the FAA modernizes navigation.

## Abstract

This action amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-14, V-192, V-210, and V-221 in the vicinity of Muncie, Indiana. The FAA is taking these actions due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Muncie, IN, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). This NAVAID is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.

## Effects PRIA read

- Muncie VOR Shutdown Shortens Airways: benefit, low. If you fly the affected airways, segments of V‑14, V‑192, V‑210, and V‑221 near Muncie, Indiana will be removed because the Muncie VOR is being decommissioned. The airway amendments take effect at 0901 UTC on May 14, 2026, and V‑14, V‑192, V‑210, and V‑221 are redefined as described in the rule (fo…
- Alternatives Available After Closure: benefit, low. The FAA states aircraft can use nearby routes and MON airports as alternatives: V‑50 can be used between Brickyard and Dayton, and nearby MON airports within 100 nautical miles include Shelbyville (41 NM), Fort Wayne (45 NM), Dayton (48 NM), and Indianapolis (52 NM). The FAA also notes other federa…
- FAA Finds Minimal Economic and Environmental Impact: benefit, low. The FAA determined this amendment is a routine technical change, is not a "significant regulatory action" under Executive Order 12866, and certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The FAA also states the…

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## Sources
- [2026-03651 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03651/amendment-of-very-high-frequency-omnidirectional-range-federal-airways-v-14-v-192-v-210-and-v-221-in)
- [2026-03651 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03651.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03651 (as of 2026-06-11).