Proposed Rule2026-03650
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-550 and Revocation of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway V-320
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Published
February 24, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
This action proposes to revoke Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-320 in Alaska due to navigational signal limits causing portions of this route to be unusable. There are two routes with the identifier V-320, one located in the state of Alaska and one located in the state of Michigan. This action only proposes to affect the V-320 located in Alaska. The FAA is also proposing to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-550 near Anchorage, AK.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8796-8797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03650]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2026-1993; Airspace Docket No. 26-AAL-1]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment of United States Area Navigation Route T-550 and
Revocation of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airway
V-320
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: This action proposes to revoke Very High Frequency
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-320 in Alaska due to
navigational signal limits causing portions of this route to be
unusable. There are two routes with the identifier V-320, one located
in the state of Alaska and one located in the state of Michigan. This
action only proposes to affect the V-320 located in Alaska. The FAA is
also proposing to establish United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route
T-550 near Anchorage, AK.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 10, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-1993 and
Airspace Docket No. 26-AAL-1 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: Ashley Toth, 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 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,
[[Page 8797]]
phone number, and hours of operations). An informal docket may also be
examined during normal business hours at the office of the Western
Service Center, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA 98198.
Incorporation by Reference
United States Area Navigation Routes are published in paragraph
6011 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
Segments of V-320 in Alaska are currently unusable due to limited
navigational signal coverage between the McGrath, AK, VOR/tactical air
navigation (VORTAC) and the Anchorage, AK, VOR/distance measuring
equipment (VOR/DME). Additionally, segments of V-320 are currently
overlayed by V-510, V440, and RNAV Route T-246 between McGrath VORTAC
and FRIDA, AK, Fix (intersection of the Kenai, AK VOR/DME 350 radial
and the Anchorage VOR/DME 291 radial). The FAA is proposing to
establish RNAV Route T-550 to replace the segment of V-320 between the
FRIDA Fix and the Anchorage VOR/DME. The remaining segment of V-320,
between the Anchorage VOR/DME and Johnstone Point, AK, VOR/DME, is
rarely used as V-319 offers a direct route between these two
Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS).
The Proposal
The FAA is proposing an amendment to 14 CFR part 71 to revoke V-320
and to establish RNAV Route T-550 in the state of Alaska.
V-320: V-320 currently extends between McGrath VORTAC and Johnstone
Point VOR/DME. The FAA is proposing to revoke this route in its
entirety.
T-550: T-550 is a new route that the FAA is proposing to establish
between the FRIDA, Fix and the Anchorage 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 established as follows:
Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-550 FRIDA, AK to Anchorage, AK (TED) [Established]
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FRIDA, AK Fix (Lat. 61[deg]43'53.25'' N, long. 151[deg]36'01.23'' W)
RUNTL, AK Fix (Lat. 61[deg]26'27.02'' N, long. 151[deg]29'31.65'' W)
Anchorage, AK (TED) VOR/DME (Lat. 61[deg]10'04.32'' N, long. 149[deg]57'36.52'' W)
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Paragraph 6010 VOR Federal Airways.
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V-320 [Removed]
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Issued in Washington, DC, on February 19, 2026.
Alex W. Nelson,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-03650 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]
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