Federal Register #FAA-2025-3585

FAA Regulatory Change: Amendment and Revocation of Alaska RNAV Routes

This notice announces a regulatory change by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding air navigation routes in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement action. - No products or services are being requested or purchased. - Key Details: - Amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-10 - Revokes Alaska RNAV Routes J-804R and J-889R - Part of a broader airway modernization project to improve airspace safety and efficiency in Alaska - Reflects a shift away from ground-based navigation aids to modern navigation systems - No quantities, part numbers, or procurement requirements are included, as this is a regulatory change only.

Description

This final rule amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-10 and revokes Alaska RNAV Routes J-804R and J-889R in Alaska as part of a comprehensive airway modernization project for the state of Alaska. The amendment extends RNAV Route Q-10 beyond Middleton Island VOR/DME to EURKA, OP, Canada, while revoking the other two routes due to lack of use and transition away from ground-based navigation aids. The rule aims to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska's airspace. The effective date of this rule is October 29, 2026, at 0901 UTC.

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