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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Abstract

This action revokes Very High Frequency (VHF) 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 revokes the V-320 located in Alaska. FAA is also establishing United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-550 near Anchorage, AK.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 199 (Friday, October 16, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65679-65680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21192]



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Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 199 / Friday, October 16, 2026 / 
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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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action revokes Very High Frequency (VHF) 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 revokes the 
V-320 located in Alaska. FAA is also establishing United States Area 
Navigation (RNAV) Route T-550 near Anchorage, AK.

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 Rules and 
Regulations Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 
800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kendra Herrera, Rules and Regulations 
Group, Office of 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 airway structure as necessary to 
preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National 
Airspace System.

History

    The FAA published an NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2026-1993 in the 
Federal Register (91 FR 8796; February 24, 2026), proposing to revoke 
V-320 and to establish RNAV Route T-550 in the state of Alaska. 
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking 
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No 
comments were received.

Incorporation by Reference

    RNAV Routes are published in paragraph 6011 and VOR Federal Airways 
are in paragraph 6010(b) 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 amendments 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 revoking V-320 and 
establishing RNAV Route T-550 in the state of Alaska.
    V-320: Prior to this final rule, V-320 extended between the 
McGrath, AK, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Johnstone 
Point, AK, VHF/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). Due to 
navigational signal limits causing portions of this route to be 
unusable, the FAA is revoking V-320 in its entirety.
    T-550: The FAA is establishing T-550 as a new route between the 
FRIDA, AK, Fix and the Anchorage, AK, VOR/DME to provide coverage for 
segments of V-320 that do not overlay existing airways.

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 establishing RNAV Route 
T-550 and revoking V-320 in Alaska qualifies for categorical exclusion 
under the National Environmental Policy Act

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(42 U.S.C. 4321, et seq.) and 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(k), which categorically 
excludes from further environmental impact review the publication of 
existing air traffic control procedures that do not essentially change 
existing tracks, create new tracks, change altitude, or change the 
concentration of aircraft on these tracks. As such, this action is not 
expected to result in any potentially significant environmental 
impacts. Additionally, in accordance with Appendix B, paragraph B-1 of 
FAA Order 1050.1G, 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 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.

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T-550 FRIDA, AK to Anchorage, AK (TED) [Established]
 
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 [Revoked]

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    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 14, 2026.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Airspace Regulation Group.
[FR Doc. 2026-21192 Filed 10-15-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P


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