FAA Proposal to Update Air Routes Near Great Falls, Montana
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The proposal would create a new Canadian RNAV route, change Jet Route J-7, and remove Jet Route J-530 near Great Falls, Montana. The goal is to keep U.S. air routes aligned with NAV Canada's broader route modernization work. The practical impact is mainly on airlines, pilots, dispatchers, and air traffic planners operating in this cross-border airspace. They may need to review routing procedures and comment by August 6, 2026, if the proposed changes affect operations.
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Key Changes
- Establishes Canadian RNAV Route Q-827 near Great Falls, Montana
- Amends Jet Route J-7 to support updated route continuity
- Revokes Jet Route J-530 as part of the route modernization effort
Obligations
What this law requires
Interested parties that want to comment on the proposed establishment of Canadian RNAV Route Q-827, amendment of Jet Route J-7, and revocation of Jet Route J-530 must submit comments identified by FAA Docket No. FAA-2026-4886 and Airspace Docket No. 25-ANM-165 by the stated comment deadline.