Amendment of Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-415 and V-605; Eastern United States

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This action amends Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in the eastern United States. This action supports the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) relocation project.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 64755-64756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-20834]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2024-2614; Airspace Docket No. 24-ASO-32]
RIN 2120-AA66


Amendment of Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, and Very High Frequency 
Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-415 and V-605; Eastern 
United States

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Jet Routes J-83 and J-85 in the eastern 
United States. This action supports the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), Very 
High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) 
relocation project.

DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, December 24, 2026. The Director of the 
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 
1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order JO 7400.11 
and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: A copy of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), all 
comments received, this final rule, and all background material may be 
viewed online at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> using the FAA Docket number. 
Electronic retrieval help and guidelines are available on the website. 
It is available 24 hours each day, 365 days each year. An electronic 
copy of this document may also be downloaded from 
<a href="http://www.federalregister.gov">www.federalregister.gov</a>.
    FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 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 Airspace Regulation 
Group, Operational Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Toth, Airspace Regulation 
Group, Operational Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; 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 route structure to maintain the 
efficient flow of air traffic within the National Airspace System 
(NAS).

History

    This action is due to the Spartanburg VORTAC relocation project. 
The land where the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), VORTAC resides is being 
developed for other uses which required its relocation. The effective 
date for the relocation of the Spartanburg VORTAC is December 24, 2026, 
from ``lat. 35[deg]02'01.05'' N, long. 081[deg]55'37.24'' W'', to 7.97 
nautical miles (NM) south-southwest, ``lat. 34[deg]54'19.19'' N, long. 
081[deg]58'11.30'' W''. The Magnetic Variation (MAGVAR) for the 
relocated Spartanburg VORTAC changed from 2.0[deg] W to 7.0[deg] W. The 
facility identification remains unchanged. These route modifications 
realign the airway structure resulting from relocation of the 
Spartanburg VORTAC.
    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2024-2614 in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 103720; December 19, 2024), proposing to amend 
Jet Routes J-83 and J-85, and VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605 in 
the eastern United States. Interested parties were invited to 
participate in this rulemaking effort by submitting written comments on 
the proposal to the FAA. No comments were received.

Differences From the NPRM

    In the NPRM's description of amendments, the FAA included 
amendments to VOR Federal Airways V-415 and V-605. After publication of 
the NPRM, a delay was encountered in the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), VORTAC 
relocation project, causing a delay in the issuance of this final rule. 
In the interim, amendments to V-415 and V-605 were separately proposed 
in Docket No. FAA-2026-2452 (91 FR 10979; March 6, 2026). Accordingly, 
the amendments proposed to V-415 and V-605 in the NPRM associated with 
this action have been removed from this final rule. Because these 
changes simply remove part of the initially proposed amendments without 
substantively impacting the remaining portions or increasing the 
burdens on regulated parties, the FAA finds good cause that 
recirculating the proposal for notice and comment is unnecessary.

Incorporation by Reference

    Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004 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 amends the 
current version of that order, FAA Order JO 7400.11M, dated July 30, 
2026, and effective September 15, 2026. These updates will be published 
in the next update to FAA Order JO 7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11M, 
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.

The Rule

    This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by amending Jet Routes J-83 and 
J-85 to support the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), VORTAC relocation project in 
the

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eastern United States as described below.
    J-83: Prior to this final rule, J-83 extended between the 
Spartanburg VORTAC and the Dryer, OH (DJB), VOR/Distance Measuring 
Equipment (VOR/DME). Due to the relocation of the Spartanburg VORTAC, 
aircraft flying this segment of J-83 conflict with aircraft flying on 
the adjacent United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route Q-149. To 
mitigate this conflict, the FAA is removing the airway segment between 
the Spartanburg VORTAC and the Appleton, OH (APE), VORTAC. As amended, 
J-83 is changed to now extend between the Appleton VORTAC and the Dryer 
VOR/DME.
    J-85: Prior to this final rule, J-85 extended between the 
Spartanburg VORTAC and the Dryer VOR/DME. Due to the relocation of the 
Spartanburg VORTAC, aircraft flying this segment of J-85 conflict with 
aircraft flying on the adjacent RNAV Route Q-147. To mitigate this 
conflict, the FAA is removing the airway segment between the 
Spartanburg VORTAC and the Charleston, WV (HVQ), VOR/DME. As amended, 
J-85 is changed to now extend between the Charleston VOR/DME and the 
Dryer VOR/DME.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

    The FAA has determined that this 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 
Order 2100.6B, ``Rulemaking and Guidance Procedures'' (March 10, 2025); 
and (3) is expected to result in, at most, de minimis costs from 
compliance with applicable operating requirements or minor flight 
rerouting for operators choosing to navigate around the controlled 
airspace. Since these amendments are routine and the expected impact to 
operators is de minimis, the FAA certifies that this rule, when 
promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

    The FAA has determined that this action of amending Jet Routes J-83 
and J-85 to support the Spartanburg, SC (SPA), VORTAC relocation 
project in the eastern United States qualifies for categorical 
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 
et seq.) and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1G, FAA National 
Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures, paragraph B-2.5(a), 
which categorically excludes from further environmental impact review 
rulemaking actions that designate or modify classes of airspace areas, 
airways, routes, and reporting points (see 14 CFR part 71, Designation 
of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; 
and Reporting Points); and paragraph B-2.5(b), which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review ``Actions regarding 
establishment of jet routes and Federal airways (see 14 CFR 71.15, 
Designation of jet routes and VOR Federal airways). . .''. As such, 
this action is not expected to result in any potentially significant 
environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA's NEPA implementation 
policy and procedures regarding extraordinary circumstances, the FAA 
has reviewed this action for factors and circumstances in which a 
normally categorically excluded action may have a significant 
environmental impact requiring further analysis. The FAA has determined 
that no extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of 
an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air).

The Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 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 
7400.11M, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 30, 
2026, and effective September 15, 2026, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 2004 Jet Routes.

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J-83 [Amended]

    From Appleton, OH; to Dryer, OH.
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J-85 [Amended]

    From Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 357[deg] and Dryer, OH, 
172[deg] radials; to Dryer.
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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2026.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Regulation Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-20834 Filed 10-9-26; 8:45 am]
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