FAA Shuffles Alaska Sky Highways, Revokes Two Routes
Published Date: 8/5/2026
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This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-10 and revokes Alaska RNAV Routes J-804R and J-889R in Alaska. These actions are part of a large and comprehensive airway modernization project for the state of Alaska.
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