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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2023-2315; Airspace Docket No. 22-AEA-26]
RIN 2120-AA66
Establishment, Amendment, and Revocation of Multiple Air Traffic Service (ATS) Routes;
Eastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-221 and
Q-227; amends Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-35, V147, and V-270 and RNAV Routes T-440 and T-445; and revokes VOR Federal Airway V-36
and Jet Routes J-132, J-223, and J-227 in the eastern United States. The FAA is taking this action
due to the planned decommissioning of the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/Distance Measuring
Equipment (VOR/DME). This action is in support of the FAA’s VOR Minimum Operational
Network (MON) Program.
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, September 5, 2024. 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 www.regulations.gov 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.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, and subsequent
amendments can be viewed online at www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. You may also

contact the Rules and Regulations Group, Office of Policy, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267-8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, 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 modifies the Air Traffic Service (ATS) route
structure as necessary to preserve the safe and efficient flow of air traffic within the National
Airspace System.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA 2023-2315 in the Federal Register (89
FR 2522; January 16, 2024), proposing to amend three VOR Federal airways and two RNAV
routes; and to revoke one VOR Federal airway and three Jet routes 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.
In a previous NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2023-1835 in the Federal Register (88 FR 68516;
October 4, 2023), the FAA proposed to establish RNAV Routes Q-221 and Q-227. 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
The NPRM published for Docket No. FAA 2023-2315 in the Federal Register (89 FR
2522; January 16, 2024) contained a typographical error in the summary section. The summary
section stated that the NPRM was proposing to revoke two VOR Federal airways. This should
have stated that it was proposing to revoke one VOR Federal Airway. This final rule corrects this
error.
In a previous NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2023-1835 in the Federal Register (88 FR 68516;
October 4, 2023), the FAA proposed to establish RNAV Routes Q-221 and Q-227. No comments
were received. The FAA decided to establish RNAV Route Q-221 and Q-227 in this docket as
they mitigate the loss of navigation capability due to the removal of Jet Route J-227 that is
revoked in this action.
Incorporation by Reference
Jet Routes are published in paragraph 2004, United States Area Navigation Routes (Qroutes) are published in paragraph 2006, Domestic VOR Federal Airways are published in
paragraph 6010(a), and United States Area Navigation Routes (T-routes) are published in
paragraph 6011 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 7400.11H, dated August 11, 2023, and effective
September 15, 2023. FAA Order JO 7400.11H is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. These amendments will be published in the next update
to FAA Order JO 7400.11.
FAA Order JO 7400.11H lists Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service
routes, and reporting points.
The Rule
This action amends 14 CFR part 71 by establishing RNAV Routes Q-221 and Q-227;
amending VOR Federal Airways V-35, V-147, and V-270 and RNAV Routes T-440 and T-445;

and revokes VOR Federal Airway V-36 and Jet Routes J-132, J-223, and J-227 in the eastern
United States. This action is due to the decommissioning of the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME.
The ATS route changes are described below.
J-132: Prior to this final rule, J-132 extended between the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME and the Huguenot, NY (HUO), VOR/DME. The FAA removes the route in its
entirety.
J-223: Prior to this final rule, J-223 extended between the La Guardia, NY (LGA),
VOR/DME and the intersection of the La Guardia VOR/DME 310° and Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME 110° radials (CORDS Fix). The FAA removes the route in its entirety.
J-227: Prior to this final rule, J-227 extended between the Armel, VA (AML),
VOR/DME and the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME. The FAA removes the route in its entirety.
Q-221: Q-221 is a new route that extends between the Armel, VA (AML), VOR/DME
and the DLMAR, PA, waypoint (WP). Q-221 overlays Jet Route J-220 between the Armel
VOR/DME and the DLMAR WP which is co-located with the Stonyfork, PA (SFK),
VOR/DME.
Q-227: Q-227 is a new route that extends between the Armel, VA (AML), VOR/DME
and the STUBN, NY, WP. Q-227 overlays Jet Route J-227 between the Armel VOR/DME and
the STUBN WP which is co-located with the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME.
V-35: Prior to this final rule, V-35 extended between the Dolphin, FL (DHP),
VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) and the Pecan, GA (PZD), VOR/DME; between the
intersection of the Dublin, GA (DBN), VORTAC 309° and the Athens, GA (AHN), VOR/DME
195° radials (SINCA Fix) and the Morgantown, WV (MGW), VOR/DME; and between the
Philipsburg, PA (PSB), VORTAC and the Syracuse, NY (SYR), VORTAC. The FAA removes
the airway segments between the Stonyfork, PA (SFK), VOR/DME and the Syracuse VORTAC.
As amended, the route extends between the Dolphin VORTAC and the Pecan VOR/DME;

between the SINCA Fix and the Morgantown VOR/DME; and between the Philipsburg
VORTAC and the Stonyfork VOR/DME.
V-36: Prior to this final rule, V-36 extended between the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME
and the intersection of the La Guardia, NY (LGA), VOR/DME 310° and the Stillwater, NJ
(STW), VOR/DME 043° radials. The FAA removes the route in its entirety.
V-147: Prior to this final rule, V-147 extended between the Yardley, PA (ARD),
VOR/DME and the Rochester, NY (ROC), VOR/DME. The FAA removes the airway segments
between the Wilkes-Barre, PA (LVZ), VORTAC and the Geneseo, NY (GEE), VOR/DME. As
amended, the route extends between the Yardley VOR/DME and the Wilkes-Barre VORTAC,
and between the Geneseo VOR/DME and the Rochester VOR/DME.
V-270: Prior to this final rule, V-270 extended between the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME and the Boston, MA (BOS), VOR/DME. The FAA removes the airway segment
between the Elmira VOR/DME and the Binghamton, NY (CFB), VOR/DME. Additionally, the
FAA removes the Delancey, NY (DNY), VOR/DME from the route and replaces it with the
intersection of the Binghamton VOR/DME 088° and the Sparta, NJ (SAX), VORTAC 344°
radials (DANZI Fix). Replacement of the Delancey VOR/DME with the DANZI Fix provides
continued connection to other ATS routes in the route structure. As amended, the route extends
between the Binghamton VOR/DME and the Boston VOR/DME.
T-440: Prior to this final rule, T-440 extended between the Elmira, NY (ULW),
VOR/DME and the TALLI, PA, Fix. The FAA removes the Elmira VOR/DME and replaces it
with the STUBN, NY, WP which is located 60 feet southeast of the Elmira VOR/DME. The
amended RNAV route mitigates the removal of airway segments of V-147 and provides RNAV
route structure continuity. As amended, the route extends between the STUBN WP and the
TALLI Fix.
T-445: Prior to this final rule, T-445 extended between the Harrisburg, PA (HAR),
VORTAC and the AIRCO, NY, Fix. The FAA removes the Elmira, NY (ULW), VOR/DME and

replaces it with the STUBN, NY, WP which is located 60 feet southeast of the Elmira
VOR/DME. As amended, the route continues to extend between the Harrisburg VORTAC and
the AIRCO Fix.
The navigational aid radials listed in the VOR Federal airway description regulatory text
of this final rule are stated in degrees True north.
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 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 only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is certified 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 Routes Q-221 and Q227; amending VOR Federal Airways V-35, V-147, and V-270 and RNAV Routes T-440 and T445; and revoking VOR Federal Airway V-36 and Jet Routes J-132, J-223, and J-227 in the
eastern United States, qualifies for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental
Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq.) and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR part 1500,
and in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, “Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures,”
paragraph 5-6.5a, 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 5-6.5b, 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 airspace action is not expected to cause any potentially significant
environmental impacts. In accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-2 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. Accordingly, the FAA has determined that no extraordinary
circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental
impact study.
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
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.
§ 71.1 [Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order JO 7400.11H, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 11, 2023, and effective September 15, 2023, is
amended as follows:
Paragraph 2004. Jet Routes.
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J-132 [Removed]
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J-223 [Removed]
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J-227 [Removed]
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Paragraph 2006. United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-221 Armel, VA (AML) to DLMAR, PA [New]
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME (lat. 38°56'04.53"N., long. 077°28'00.13"W.)
DLMAR, PA
WP
(lat. 41°41'42.56"N., long. 077°25'11.02"W.)
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Q-227 Armel, VA (AML) to STUBN, NY
Armel, VA (AML)
VOR/DME
OGESY, PA
WP
STUBN, NY
WP
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[New]
(lat. 38°56'04.53"N., long. 077°28'00.13"W.)
(lat. 40°44'13.65"N., long. 077°26'11.63"W.)
(lat. 42°05'38.58"N., long. 077°01'28.68"W.)

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Paragraph 6010(a). Domestic VOR Federal Airways.
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V-35 [Amended]
From Dolphin, FL; INT Dolphin 266° and Cypress, FL, 110° radials; INT Cypress 110° and Lee
County, FL, 138° radials; Lee County; INT Lee County 326° and St. Petersburg, FL, 152°
radials; St. Petersburg; INT St. Petersburg 350° and Cross City, FL, 168° radials; Cross City;
Greenville, FL; to Pecan, GA. From INT Dublin, GA, 309° and Athens, GA, 195° radials;
Athens; Electric City, SC; Sugarloaf Mountain, NC; Holston Mountain, TN; Glade Spring, VA;
Charleston, WV; INT Charleston 051° and Elkins, WV, 264° radials; Clarksburg, WV; to
Morgantown, WV. From Philipsburg, PA; to Stonyfork, PA.
V-36 [Removed]
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V-147 [Amended]
From Yardley, PA; INT Yardley 294° and East Texas, PA, 124° radials; East Texas; to WilkesBarre, PA. From Geneseo, NY; to Rochester, NY.
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V-270 [Amended]
From Binghamton, NY; INT Binghamton 088° and Sparta, NJ, 344° radials; Chester, MA; INT
Chester 091° and Boston, MA, 262° radials; to Boston.
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Paragraph 6011. United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-440 STUBN, NY to TALLI, PA [Amended]
STUBN, NY
WP
(lat. 42°05'38.58"N., long. 077°01'28.68"W.)
WLKES, PA
WP
(lat. 41°16'22.57"N., long. 075°41'21.60"W.)
TALLI, PA
FIX
(lat. 41°19'01.60"N., long. 075°06'43.17"W.)
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T-445 Harrisburg, PA (HAR) to AIRCO, NY [Amended]
Harrisburg, PA (HAR)

VORTAC

Selinsgrove, PA (SEG)

VOR/DME (lat. 40°47'27.09"N., long. 076°53'02.55"W.)

LYKOM, PA

WP

(lat. 41°20'18.75"N., long. 076°46'30.30"W.)

STUBN, NY

WP

(lat. 42°05'38.58"N., long. 077°01'28.68"W.)

BEEPS, NY

FIX

(lat. 42°49'13.26"N., long. 076°59'04.84"W.)

Rochester, NY (ROC)

VOR/DME (lat. 43°07'04.65"N., long. 077°40'22.06"W.)

AIRCO, NY

FIX

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(lat. 40°18'08.06"N., long. 077°04'10.41"W.)

(lat. 43°12'36.66"N., long. 078°28'57.00"W.)

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Issued in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2024.

Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
[FR Doc. 2024-14486 Filed: 7/3/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 7/5/2024]