Proposed Rule2025-22414
Amendment of Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 and Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-170, and V-274 and Revocation of Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the Vicinity of Pullman, MI
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December 10, 2025
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This action proposes to amend Jet Routes J-70 and J-94; amend Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-170, and V-274; and revoke Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the vicinity of Pullman, MI. The FAA is proposing this action due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pullman, MI, VOR/ Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). This NAVAID is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 10, 2025)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 57173-57176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-22414]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-5244; Airspace Docket No. 25-AGL-8]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 and Amendment of Very High
Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-
170, and V-274 and Revocation of Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the
Vicinity of Pullman, MI
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Jet Routes J-70 and J-94; amend
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-30,
V-55, V-84, V-170, and V-274; and revoke Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in
the vicinity of Pullman, MI. The FAA is proposing this action due to
the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pullman, MI, VOR/
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID). This
NAVAID is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum
Operational Network (MON) program.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 26, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2025-5244 and
Airspace Docket No. 25-AGL-8 using any of the following methods:
* Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> and follow
the online instructions for sending your comments electronically.
* Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department
of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12-140, West
Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
* Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in
Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
* Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493-2251.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> at any time. Follow the online instructions for
accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140 of
the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FAA Order JO 7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points,
and subsequent amendments can be viewed online at <a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/</a>. You may also contact the Rules and
Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Roff, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority for This Rulemaking
The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
the airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the
efficient use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority as it would amend the airway structure as necessary to
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
Comments Invited
The FAA invites interested persons to participate in this
rulemaking by submitting written comments, data, or views. Comments are
specifically invited on the overall regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related aspects of the proposal. The most
helpful comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain
the reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. To
ensure the docket does not contain duplicate comments, commenters
should submit only one time if comments are filed electronically, or
commenters should send only one copy of written comments if comments
are filed in writing.
The FAA will file in the docket all comments it receives, as well
as a report summarizing each substantive public
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contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed rulemaking. Before
acting on this proposal, the FAA will consider all comments it receives
on or before the closing date for comments. The FAA will consider
comments filed after the comment period has closed if it is possible to
do so without incurring expense or delay. The FAA may change this
proposal in light of the comments it receives.
Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>, as described in the system
of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
<a href="http://www.dot.gov/privacy">www.dot.gov/privacy</a>.
Availability of Rulemaking Documents
An electronic copy of this document may be downloaded through the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Recently published rulemaking
documents can also be accessed through the FAA's web page at
<a href="http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/">www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/airspace_amendments/</a>.
You may review the public docket containing the proposal, any
comments received and any final disposition in person in the Dockets
Operations office (see ADDRESSES section for address, phone number, and
hours of operations). An informal docket may also be examined during
normal business hours at the office of the Operations Support Group,
Central Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 and VOR Federal Airways
are published in paragraph 6010 of FAA Order JO 7400.11, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, which is incorporated by reference
in 14 CFR 71.1 on an annual basis. This document proposes to amend the
current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4,
2025, and effective September 15, 2025. These updates would be
published in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO
7400.11K, which lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air
traffic service routes, and reporting points, is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
Background
The FAA is planning to decommission the VOR portion of the Pullman,
MI, VOR/DME in September of 2026. The Pullman VOR is one of the
candidate VORs identified for discontinuance by the FAA's VOR MON
program and listed in the final policy statement notice, ``Provision of
Navigation Services for the Next Generation Air Transportation System
(NextGen) Transition to Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) (Plan for
Establishing a VOR Minimum Operational Network),'' published in the
Federal Register on July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48694), Docket No. FAA-2011-
1082.
Although the VOR portion of the Pullman VOR/DME is planned for
decommissioning, the co-located DME portion of the NAVAID is being
retained. The DME portion is being retained in support of current and
future NextGen PBN procedures. The Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes
affected by the planned decommissioning of the Pullman VOR are J-70, J-
94, J-547, J-548, V-30, V-55, V-84, V-170, and V-274.
J-70 currently extends between the Hoquiam, WA, VOR/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) and the Kennedy, NY, VOR/DME. A portion of J-70,
between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and the Salem, MI, VORTAC will become
unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR.
J-94 currently extends between the Mustang, NV, VORTAC and the
O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and between the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC and the Flint,
MI, VORTAC. A portion of J-94, between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and
the Flint VORTAC will become unusable with the decommissioning of the
Pullman VOR. Additionally, the FAA proposes to revoke the portion
between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VOR/DME as this portion
is overlaid by J-82, J-84, J-94, J-100, and J-128.
J-547 currently extends between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the
Flint, MI, VORTAC. The entire route will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman VORTAC. Due to this, the FAA is
proposing to revoke J-547 in its entirety.
J-548 currently extends between the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and the
Traverse City, MI, VOR/DME. The entire route will become unusable with
the decommissioning of the Pullman VORTAC. Due to this, the FAA is
proposing to revoke J-548 in its entirety.
V-30 currently extends between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and the
Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC and the
Solberg, NJ, VOR/DME. A portion of J-30, between the Badger VOR/DME and
the Pullman VOR/DME will become unusable with the decommissioning of
the Pullman VOR. The FAA proposes to revoke the affected portion.
V-55 currently extends between the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME and the Fort
Wayne, IN, VORTAC, between the Keeler, MI, and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME
and between the Grand Forks ND, VOR/DME and the Bismark, ND VOR/DME. A
portion of V-55, between the Keeler, MI, VOR/DME and the Pullman VOR/
DME will become unusable with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR.
The FAA is proposing to revoke the affected portion.
V-84 currently extends between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and the
Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between Geneseo, NY, VOR/DME and the Syracuse,
NY, VORTAC. A portion of V-84, between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME and
the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME will become unusable with the decommissioning
of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the affected
portion.
V-170 currently extends between the Jamestown, ND, VOR/DME and the
Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC, between the Rochester, MN, VOR/DME and the
Salem, MI, VORTAC and between the Slate Run, PA, VORTAC and the INT
Andrews, MD, VORTAC 060[deg] and Baltimore, MD, VORTAC 165[deg] radials
(POLLA, MD, FIX). A portion of V-170, between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME
and the Salem VORTAC will become unusable with the decommissioning of
the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the affected portion.
V-274 currently extends between the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and the
Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME. A portion of V-274, between the Pullman VOR/DME
and the Victory, MI, VOR/DME will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the
affected portion.
To overcome the gaps created in the airways and enroute structures,
pilots may circumnavigate the affected area in the high-altitude
stratum via the use of adjacent Jet Routes (including J-36, J-146, and
J-34). Due to previous VOR decommissionings, there are no VOR Federal
airways that remain in the low altitude stratum to circumnavigate the
affected area. However, pilots may request air traffic control radar
vectors through the area. Additionally, Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
pilots equipped with Area Navigation Performance-Based Navigation
capabilities could also navigate point to point using the existing
fixes that will remain in place to support continued operations via
High Altitude Area Navigation Route Q-42, or via Low Altitude Area
Navigation Routes T-215,
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T-217 and T-265. Visual flight rules (VFR) pilots who elect to navigate
via the airways through the affected area could also take advantage of
the adjacent VOR Federal airways or ATC services listed previously.
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to amend Jet
Routes J-70 and J-94 and amend VOR Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-
170, and V-274 and revoke Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the vicinity of
Pullman, MI.
J-70: J-70 currently extends between the Hoquiam, WA, VOR/VORTAC
and the Kennedy, NY, VOR/DME. A portion of J-70, between the Badger,
WI, VOR/DME and the Salem, MI, VORTAC will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman, MI, VOR. As amended, J-70 would extend
between the Hoquiam VORTAC and the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and between the
Salem, MI, VORTAC and the Kennedy VOR/DME.
J-94: J-94 currently extends between the Mustang, NV, VORTAC and
the O'Neill, NE, VORTAC and between the Dubuque, IA, VORTAC and the
Flint, MI, VORTAC. A portion of J-94, between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/
DME and the Flint VORTAC will become unusable with the decommissioning
of the Pullman, MI, VOR. Additionally, the FAA proposes to revoke the
portion between the Dubuque VORTAC and the Northbrook VOR/DME as this
portion is overlaid by J-82, J-84, J-94, J-100, and J-128. As amended,
J-94 would extend between the Mustang VORTAC and the O'Neill, NE,
VORTAC.
J-547: J-547 currently extends between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME
and the Flint, MI, VORTAC. The entire route will become unusable with
the decommissioning of the Pullman, MI, VORTAC. Due to this, the FAA is
proposing to revoke J-547 in its entirety.
J-548: J-548 currently extends between the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and
the Traverse City, MI, VOR/DME. The entire route will become unusable
with the decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. Due to this, the FAA is
proposing to revoke J-548 in its entirety.
V-30: V-30 currently extends between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME and
the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between the Philipsburg, PA, VORTAC and
the Solberg, NJ, VOR/DME. A portion of V-30, between the Badger VOR/DME
and the Pullman VOR/DME will become unusable with the decommissioning
of the Pullman VOR. The FAA proposes to revoke the affected portion. As
amended, V-30 would extend between the Philipsburg VORTAC and the
Solberg VOR/DME.
V-55: V-55 currently extends between the Dayton, OH, VOR/DME and
the Fort Wayne, IN, VORTAC, between the Keeler, MI, and the Pullman,
MI, VOR/DME and between the Grand Forks, ND, VOR/DME and the Bismark,
ND, VOR/DME. A portion of V-55, between the Keeler, MI, VOR/DME and the
Pullman VOR/DME will become unusable with the decommissioning of the
Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the affection portion. As
amended, V-55 would extend between the Dayton VOR/DME and the Keeler
VOR/DME and between the Grand Forks VOR/DME and the Bismarck VOR/DME.
V-84: V-84 currently extends between the Northbrook, IL, VOR/DME
and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and between Geneseo, NY, VOR/DME and the
Syracuse, NY, VORTAC. A portion of V-84, between the Northbrook, IL,
VOR/DME and the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the
affected portion. As amended, V-84 would extend between the Geneseo
VOR/DME and the Syracuse VORTAC.
V-170: V-170 currently extends between the Jamestown, ND, VOR/DME
and the Sioux Falls, SD, VORTAC, between the Rochester, MN, VOR/DME and
the Salem, MI, VORTAC and between the Slate Run, PA, VORTAC and the INT
Andrews, MD, VORTAC 060[deg] and Baltimore, MD, VORTAC 165[deg] radials
(POLLA, MD, Fix). A portion of V-170, between the Badger, WI, VOR/DME
and the Salem VORTAC will become unusable with the decommissioning of
the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the affected portion.
As amended, V-170 would extend between the Jamestown VOR/DME and the
Badger VOR/DME and between the Slate Run VORTAC and the INT Andrews
VORTAC 060[deg] and Baltimore VORTAC 165[deg] radials. The airspace
within R-5802 is excluded when active.
V-274: V-274 currently extends between the Pullman, MI, VOR/DME and
the Saginaw, MI, VOR/DME. A portion of V-274, between the Pullman VOR/
DME and the Victory, MI, VOR/DME will become unusable with the
decommissioning of the Pullman VOR. The FAA is proposing to revoke the
affected portion. As amended, V-274 would extend between the Victory
VOR/DME and the Saginaw VOR/DME.
Regulatory Notices and Analyses
The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves
an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current.
It, therefore: (1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979);
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this proposed rule, when promulgated, will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Environmental Review
This proposal will be subject to an environmental analysis in
accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, ``FAA National Environmental Policy
Act Implementing Procedures'' prior to any FAA final regulatory action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).
The Proposed Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS
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1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.
Sec. 71.1 [Amended]
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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO
7400.11K, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 4,
2025, and effective September 15, 2025, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.
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J-70 [Amended]
From Hoquiam, WA; Seattle, WA; Ephrata, WA; Mullan Pass, ID;
Lewistown, MT; Dickinson, ND; Aberdeen, SD; Gopher, MN; INT Gopher
109[deg] and the Badger, WI, 312[deg] radials; to Badger. From
Salem, MI; Jamestown, NY; Wilkes-Barre, PA; Stillwater, NJ;
LaGuardia, NY; to Kennedy, NY.
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J-94 [Amended]
From Mustang, NV; Lovelock, NV; Battle Mountain, NV; Lucin, UT;
Rock Springs, WY; Scottsbluff, NE; to O'Neill, NE.
* * * * *
J-547 [Removed]
* * * * *
J-548 [Removed]
* * * * *
Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal Airways.
* * * * *
V-30 [Amended]
From Philipsburg, PA; Selinsgrove, PA; East Texas, PA; INT East
Texas 095[deg] and Solberg, NJ, 264[deg] radials; to Solberg.
* * * * *
V-55 [Amended]
From Dayton, OH; to Fort Wayne, IN; From Gipper, MI; to Keeler,
MI. From Grand Forks, ND; INT Grand Forks 239[deg] and Bismarck, ND,
067[deg] radials; to Bismarck.
* * * * *
V-84 [Amended]
From Geneseo, NY; INT Geneseo 091[deg] and Syracuse, NY,
240[deg] radials; to Syracuse.
* * * * *
V-170 [Amended]
From Jamestown, ND; Aberdeen, SD; to Sioux Falls, SD. From
Rochester, MN; Nodine, MN; Dells, WI; INT Dells 097[deg] and Badger,
WI, 304[deg] radials; to Badger. From Slate Run, PA; Selinsgrove,
PA; Ravine, PA; INT Ravine 125[deg] and Modena, PA, 318[deg]
radials; Modena; Dupont, DE; INT Dupont 223[deg] and Andrews, MD,
060[deg] radials; to INT Andrews 060[deg] and Baltimore, MD,
165[deg] radials. The airspace within R-5802 is excluded when
active.
* * * * *
V-274 [Amended]
From Victory, MI; to Saginaw, MI.
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Issued in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025.
Alex W. Nelson,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2025-22414 Filed 12-9-25; 8:45 am]
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