# Federal Register #2026-20834

FAA final rule revises Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 for Spartanburg VORTAC relocation

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-20834

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule updating two jet routes to accommodate relocation of the Spartanburg VORTAC.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Route changes:** J-83 will extend from Appleton, Ohio, to Dryer, Ohio. J-85 will extend from Charleston, West Virginia, to Dryer, Ohio.
- **Purpose:** The changes remove route segments that would conflict with adjacent RNAV routes following the Spartanburg VORTAC relocation.
- **Scope clarification:** Proposed amendments to VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605 are not included in this final rule.
- **Procurement:** This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation for products or services; no OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

### Description

The Federal Aviation Administration amends Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in the eastern United States to support relocation of the Spartanburg, South Carolina VORTAC. The changes remove the route segments between Spartanburg and Appleton on J-83, and between Spartanburg and Charleston on J-85, to address conflicts with adjacent RNAV routes. The rule takes effect December 24, 2026, at 0901 UTC. Although the title references VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605, the final rule removes those proposed amendments.

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