Old VOR Shuts Down: FAA Reroutes Jets Over Michigan
Published Date: 5/8/2026
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Summary
The FAA is updating some flight paths near Pullman, Michigan, because they're shutting down an old navigation system called the Pullman VOR. This means Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 and several VOR airways will change, while Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 will be removed. These changes take effect on July 9, 2026, and help keep air travel safe and modern without extra costs to pilots or airlines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Jet Routes and VOR Airways Changed
The FAA is changing several high-altitude jet routes and VOR federal airways near Pullman, Michigan. Specifically, Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 are amended, VOR Federal Airways V-30, V-84, V-170, and V-274 are amended, and Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 are revoked, effective 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026.
No Added Costs to Pilots or Airlines
The FAA states these airway and jet route changes are part of a routine update and will not impose extra costs to pilots or airlines. The rule also certifies it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.
Pullman VOR Decommissioning Explained
These changes occur because the Pullman, MI, VOR portion of the Pullman VOR/DME is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program. The decommissioning causes the listed segments of the affected jet routes and VOR airways to become unusable and be amended or revoked, effective 0901 UTC on July 9, 2026.
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