FAA drops two Alaska air routes and extends route Q-10 to the Canadian border
The FAA revokes Alaska routes J-804R and J-889R, which relied on ground beacons or saw little use, and extends area navigation route Q-10 past Middleton Island to the EURKA waypoint at the Canadian border to replace J-804R.
Who it affects
Pilots flying high-altitude routes in Alaska
When
This rule takes effect on October 29, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-15912: Amendment of United States Area Navigation Route Q-10 and Revocation of Alaska Area Navigation Routes J-804R and J-889R in Alaska
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.