Federal Register #FAA-2026-4886

FAA Proposed Rulemaking: Air Navigation Route Changes near Great Falls, MT

This opportunity is a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding air navigation routes near Great Falls, Montana. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - FAA (as the issuing agency) - NAV Canada (referenced as a partner in airspace modernization) - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - No procurement of goods or services is involved - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Establishment of Canadian Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-827 - Amendment of Jet Route J-7 - Revocation of Jet Route J-530 - Alignment with NAV Canada's transition to satellite/Performance Based Navigation (PBN) - Routine airspace action to ensure cross-border navigation continuity - No contract value, line items, or service requirements are present, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement.

Description

This notice of proposed rulemaking by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to establish Canadian Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-827, amend Jet Route J-7, and revoke Jet Route J-530 near Great Falls, Montana. The purpose is to provide enroute continuity with NAV Canada's route modernization efforts. The proposal includes extending Q-827 between Great Falls VORTAC and the RAWZY waypoint on the U.S./Canadian border, amending J-7 to end at Great Falls VORTAC, and revoking J-530 entirely. Comments on the proposal are due by August 6, 2026.

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