FAA Tweaks Jet Routes After Turning Off Old Pennsylvania Beacon
Published Date: 7/20/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The FAA is updating some important flight paths near Slate Run, Pennsylvania, because they're turning off part of an old navigation system called VOR. This change affects pilots flying on Jet Routes J-190 and J-584 and Airways V-170 and V-188. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by September 3, 2026—no extra costs or delays expected!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Slate Run VOR Decommissioned; DME Retained
The FAA plans to decommission the VOR portion of the Slate Run VORTAC (SLT) as part of the VOR MON program, but will retain the co-located DME. This change is part of the FAA's NextGen transition and directly affects navigation infrastructure in the Slate Run, Pennsylvania area.
Specific Jet Route and Airway Segments Revoked
The FAA proposes specific route changes: revoke the J-190 segment between Carleton, MI VOR/DME and Binghamton, NY VOR/DME so J-190 would extend only from Binghamton, NY to Albany, NY; revoke the J-584 segment between Carleton, MI VOR/DME and Williamsport, PA VOR/DME so J-584 would run Northbrook, IL to Carleton, MI and Williamsport, PA to Broadway, NJ; revoke V-170 between Slate Run, PA VORTAC and Selinsgrove, PA VOR/DME; and revoke V-188 between Slate Run, PA VORTAC and Williamsport, PA VOR/DME.
Alternate Navigation Options Provided
To address gaps and shortened routes after the SLT VOR decommissioning, pilots may circumnavigate using adjacent VOR Federal Airways (V-226, V-232, V-164, V-35), adjacent Jet Routes (J-170, J-106, J-217), request ATC radar vectors, or—if RNAV PBN-equipped—navigate point-to-point using existing fixes or Area Navigation Routes (Q-190, Q-186, Q-476, T-356, T-455). VFR pilots can also use adjacent airways or ATC services.
FAA Says Economic Impact Is De Minimis
The FAA states this proposed amendment 'is expected to result in, at most, de minimis costs' and certifies it 'will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities' under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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