# 2026-03652: Concord's V-108 Airway Faces Changes as Navigation Beacon Retires

2026-03652, Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-108 in the Vicinity of Concord, California, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-02-24, effective Comments must be received on or before April 10, 2026. (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-03652
- Title: Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-108 in the Vicinity of Concord, California
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 8797
- Published: 2026-02-24
- Effective: Comments must be received on or before April 10, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2120-AA66
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Concord's V-108 Airway Faces Changes as Navigation Beacon Retires

## Summary

The FAA plans to change the V-108 flight path near Concord, California, because they're shutting down the Concord navigation system. This affects pilots who use this route, helping keep air travel safe and up-to-date. Comments on this change are open until April 10, 2026, and there’s no extra cost for travelers.

## Abstract

This action proposes to amend Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-108 in the vicinity of Concord, California. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the Concord 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

- V-108 Airway Segments Removed Near Concord: benefit, low. The FAA proposes to remove segments of VOR Federal Airway V-108 near Concord, California because the Concord VOR/DME will be decommissioned as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. Pilots who currently use V-108 will need to use alternate routes V-392 or V-150 or request air tr…
- FAA Certifies Minimal Small-Business Impact: benefit, low. The FAA determined this proposed amendment is not a "significant regulatory action" and certified it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency says the anticipated impact is minimal and does not warrant a r…

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## Sources
- [2026-03652 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03652/amendment-of-very-high-frequency-omnidirectional-range-federal-airways-v-108-in-the-vicinity-of)
- [2026-03652 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03652.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03652 (as of 2026-06-11).