Federal Register #FAA20250558

FAA Announces Sale of Airport Land and Decommissioning of Remote Communications Outlets

This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, outlines two major actions: - FAA will release and sell 77.80 acres of federally obligated airport property at North Platte Regional Airport (LBF), Nebraska, to the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District for non-aviation use. - The land will support dredging and operations related to the North Platte River and diversion dam. - FAA will decommission 674 Remote Communications Outlets (RCOs) and 170 VOR voice outlets used by Flight Service Stations across the conterminous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. - 262 outlets will be retained to ensure essential aeronautical communication coverage and pilot services. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the notice. - The decommissioning is part of a modernization effort to reduce maintenance costs and transition to alternative communication systems, while maintaining safety and service coverage. - The land release and sale process includes a public comment period and is intended for non-aviation, public utility use.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final determination to decommission 674 remote communications outlets (RCOs) used by Flight Service Stations across the conterminous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. This includes 504 RCOs and 170 VOR voice outlets, while retaining 262 outlets to maintain essential aeronautical services. The decision follows public comments and additional safety analyses, balancing modernization goals with service availability. The action begins on September 3, 2026, and aims to reduce maintenance costs and support modernization efforts.

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