2026-22464·DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-44, V-170, and V-312; Eastern United States

Proposed RuleComment Period OpenComments open

Published: Nov 4, 2026
Comments close: Dec 21, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69509
Docket: Docket No. FAA-2026-14030, Airspace Docket No. 26-AEA-12
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to modify three domestic VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) Federal Airways—V‑44, V‑170, and V‑312—in the eastern United States. The change is needed because the Andrews, Maryland VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) facility is slated for decommissioning, and the airway routes that rely on it must be realigned to maintain safe and efficient navigation for aircraft. The proposal, published in the Federal Register on November 4, 2026, is a notice of proposed rulemaking. It applies to all users of the national airspace system who fly the affected routes, including commercial airlines, private pilots, air‑traffic controllers, and navigation service providers. Interested parties have until December 21, 2026, to submit comments, data, or arguments on the suggested changes. After the comment period closes, the FAA will review the feedback, make any necessary adjustments, and then issue a final rule that would formally amend the airway designations. Once finalized, the revised routes will become part of the official aeronautical charts and navigation databases, guiding future flight operations in the region.

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Official abstract

This action proposes to amend domestic VOR Federal Airways V- 44, V-170, and V-312 in the eastern United States. The FAA is proposing these actions due to the planned decommissioning of the Andrews, MD (ADW), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC).