Federal Register #FAA-2026-12409

FAA Proposes VOR Airway Changes and Electronic Submission Rules for Spaceflight Applications

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has issued proposed rules covering air navigation routes and electronic application submissions. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no sub-agency or office is specified. - Proposed airways changes: Amend VOR Federal Airways V-16 and V-184 and revoke V-284 and V-577 in the eastern United States, following the planned decommissioning of the Cedar Lake, New Jersey (VCN), VOR/DME. - The changes address the loss of ground-based navigation coverage needed to maintain the affected routes. - Electronic application submissions: Allow electronic submissions for commercial space launch and reentry licenses, permits, and related requests, including waivers, alternative time frames, and safety element approvals. FAA-approved methods may include LEAP; paper submissions would no longer be accepted under the proposal. - Procurement status: These are proposed regulatory actions, not a solicitation for products or services. No purchase quantities, manufacturers, vendors, or contract value are identified.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes changes to domestic VOR Federal Airways in the eastern United States because the Cedar Lake, New Jersey, VOR/DME is planned for decommissioning. The proposal would amend V-16 and V-184 and revoke V-284 and V-577. The planned decommissioning is due to land lease issues, and the FAA says remaining ground-based navigation coverage would not support continuity of the affected routes. Comments are due by November 19, 2026.

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