[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43548-43550]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2025-17360]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0295; Airspace Docket No. 24-AEA-12]
RIN 2120-AA66
Amendment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64, T-
414, and T-705, and Establishment of United States RNAV Routes T-461
and T-463; Eastern United States
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This action amends United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes
Q-64, T-414, and T-705, and establishes RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in
the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route
structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace
System (NAS).
DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC, November 27, 2025. 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 7400.11J, 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, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration,
600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; telephone: (202) 267-
8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Vidis, Rules and Regulations
Group, Policy Directorate, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20597; 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 amends the route structure to maintain the efficient
flow of air traffic within the NAS.
History
The FAA published a NPRM for Docket No. FAA-2025-0295 in the
Federal Register (90 FR 10804; February 27, 2025), proposing to amend
RNAV Routes Q-64 and T-414, and establish RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463
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. One comment was received in support of the
proposal.
Subsequently, the FAA published a supplemental notice of proposed
rulemaking (SNPRM) for Docket No. FAA-2025-0295 in the Federal Register
(90 FR 21876; May 22, 2025), proposing to amend RNAV Route T-705, and
proposing further amendments to RNAV Route T-461 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. One comment was received. The comment points out a typographical
error in the SNPRM where proposed new RNAV route T-461 was erroneously
identified as RNAV route T-46 without the terminal digit. That error
has been corrected in this final rule.
Differences From the NPRM
The table header for the route description of RNAV Route Q-64 in
the initial NPRM listed the route as being between ``CATLN, AL to
SAWED, VA [Amended]'' in error. The NPRM proposed to extend RNAV Route
Q-64 to the north between the SAWED, waypoint (WP) and the KALDA, VA,
WP to expand the connectivity of the route structure as the KALDA WP
connects to multiple RNAV routes. The table header should have read
``CATLN, AL to KALDA, VA [Amended]''. The SNPRM did not reproduce the
same chart so the error was not present in that document and was
limited to only the initial NRPM. This final rule corrects the error.
This change is ministerial in nature and does not alter the airspace
boundaries or operating requirements. The FAA has determined that good
cause exists for not recirculating the NPRM for public notice and
comment.
Incorporation by Reference
RNAV routes are published in paragraphs 2006 and 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
7400.11J, dated July 31, 2024, and effective September 15, 2024. These
amendments will be published in the next update to FAA Order JO
7400.11. FAA Order JO 7400.11J, 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 modifying RNAV Routes Q-64, T-
414, and T-705, and establishing RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in the
eastern United States. This action supports continued FAA NextGen
efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure that improves the
efficiency of the NAS. The regulatory amendments are described below.
Q-64: Prior to this final rule, Q-64 extended between the CATLN,
AL, WP and the SAWED, VA, WP. The FAA extends the route to the north
between the SAWED, WP and the KALDA, VA, WP to expand the connectivity
of the route structure as the KALDA WP connects to multiple RNAV
routes. Additionally, the FAA removes the FIGEY, GA, WP; HRTWL, SC, WP;
IDDAA, NC, WP; DADDS, NC, WP; and MARCL, NC, WP from the route
description as they form a turn of less than one degree. As amended,
the airway extends between the CATLN WP and the KALDA WP.
T-414: Prior to this final rule, T-414 extended between the LOGEN,
GA, WP and the BOJAR, VA, Fix. The FAA removes the airway segment
between the AYARA, VA, WP and the BOJAR, VA, Fix and replaces it with
the airway segments between the AYARA WP and the Gordonsville, VA
(GVE), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Tactical Air
Navigation (VORTAC) to provide connectivity for RNAV-equipped aircraft
between the Lynchburg, VA and the Charlottesville, VA areas. As
amended, the airway extends between the LOGEN WP and the Gordonsville
VORTAC.
T-461: T-461 is a new RNAV route that extends between the Deer
Park, NY
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(DPK), VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) and the Albany, NY
(ALB), VORTAC. The route overlays VOR Federal Airway V-44 between the
Deer Park VOR/DME and the Albany VORTAC. The new route provides RNAV
route connectivity between the New York, NY and the Albany, NY areas.
T-463: T-463 is a new RNAV route that extends between the VADDR,
NY, WP and the Burlington, VT (BTV), VOR/DME. The route overlays VOR
Federal Airway V-487 between the La Guardia, NY (LGA), VOR/DME and the
Burlington VOR/DME. The new route provides additional RNAV route
connectivity between the New York, NY and the Burlington, VT areas.
T-705: Prior to this final rule, T-705 extended between the
Nantucket, MA (ACK), VOR/DME and the MUTNA, NY, WP. The FAA removes the
Bridgeport, CT (BDR), VOR/DME and replaces it with the EEGOR, CT, WP to
provide connectivity to RNAV Routes T-315 and T-461 in the Bridgeport,
CT area. As amended, the airway continues to extend between the
Nantucket VOR/DME and the MUTNA WP.
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 airspace action of amending RNAV
Routes Q-64, T-414, and T-705, and establishing RNAV Routes T-461 and
T-463 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 the 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
7400.11J, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated July 31,
2024, and effective September 15, 2024, is amended as follows:
Paragraph 2006 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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Q-64 CATLN, AL to KALDA, VA [Amended]
CATLN, AL WP (Lat. 31[deg]18'26.03'' N, long. 087[deg]34'47.75'' W)
DARRL, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]47'49.47'' N, long. 081[deg]03'21.62'' W)
Tar River, NC (TYI) VORTAC (Lat. 35[deg]58'36.21'' N, long. 077[deg]42'13.43'' W)
GUILD, NC WP (Lat. 36[deg]18'49.56'' N, long. 077[deg]14'59.96'' W)
SAWED, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]32'00.73'' N, long. 075[deg]51'29.10'' W)
KALDA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]50'31.06'' N, long. 075[deg]37'35.34'' W)
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Paragraph 6011 United States Area Navigation Routes.
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T-414 LOGEN, GA to Gordonsville, VA (GVE) [Amended]
LOGEN, GA WP (Lat. 33[deg]59'16.98'' N, long. 084[deg]03'24.43'' W)
MILBY, SC WP (Lat. 34[deg]41'02.23'' N, long. 083[deg]18'42.53'' W)
STYLZ, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]24'22.83'' N, long. 082[deg]16'07.01'' W)
BONZE, NC WP (Lat. 35[deg]52'09.16'' N, long. 081[deg]14'24.10'' W)
AYARA, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]03'40.36'' N, long. 079[deg]31'24.92'' W)
AIROW, VA WP (Lat. 37[deg]14'48.69'' N, long. 079[deg]13'47.48'' W)
SWARM, VA FIX (Lat. 37[deg]28'34.84'' N, long. 078[deg]55'25.24'' W)
Gordonsville, VA (GVE) VORTAC (Lat. 38[deg]00'48.96'' N, long. 078[deg]09'10.90'' W)
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T-461 Deer Park, NY (DPK) to Albany, NY (ALB) [New]
Deer Park, NY (DPK) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]47'30.36'' N, long. 073[deg]18'13.24'' W)
BELTT, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]03'48.61'' N, long. 072[deg]59'13.52'' W)
EEGOR, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
LOVES, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'19.64'' N, long. 073[deg]29'17.14'' W)
PAWLN, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
ATHOS, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]14'49.49'' N, long. 073[deg]48'43.56'' W)
Albany, NY (ALB) VORTAC (Lat. 42[deg]44'50.21'' N, long. 073[deg]48'11.46'' W)
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T-463 VADDR, NY to Burlington, VT (BTV) [New]
VADDR, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]47'00.20'' N, long. 073[deg]52'07.00'' W)
EEGOR, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
BOWAN, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'23.14'' N, long. 073[deg]31'28.95'' W)
HIDAL, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]15'50.18'' N, long. 073[deg]29'53.60'' W)
Cambridge, NY (CAM) VOR/DME (Lat. 42[deg]59'39.44'' N, long. 073[deg]20'38.47'' W)
ENSON, VT FIX (Lat. 43[deg]41'28.40'' N, long. 073[deg]18'37.65'' W)
Burlington, VT (BTV) VOR/DME (Lat. 44[deg]23'49.58'' N, long. 073[deg]10'57.49'' W)
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T-705 Nantucket, MA (ACK) to MUTNA, NY [Amended]
Nantucket, MA (ACK) VOR/DME (Lat. 41[deg]16'54.79'' N, long. 070[deg]01'36.16'' W)
LIBBE, NY FIX (Lat. 41[deg]00'15.86'' N, long. 071[deg]21'20.34'' W)
ORCHA, NY WP (Lat. 40[deg]54'55.46'' N, long. 072[deg]18'43.64'' W)
Calverton, NY (CCC) VOR/DME (Lat. 40[deg]55'46.63'' N, long. 072[deg]47'55.89'' W)
EEGOR, CT WP (Lat. 41[deg]09'38.94'' N, long. 073[deg]07'27.66'' W)
LOVES, CT FIX (Lat. 41[deg]32'19.64'' N, long. 073[deg]29'17.14'' W)
PAWLN, NY WP (Lat. 41[deg]46'11.51'' N, long. 073[deg]36'02.64'' W)
CYPER, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]06'32.37'' N, long. 074[deg]16'25.52'' W)
CODDI, NY FIX (Lat. 42[deg]22'52.15'' N, long. 075[deg]00'21.84'' W)
LAMMS, NY WP (Lat. 43[deg]01'35.30'' N, long. 075[deg]09'51.50'' W)
SRNAC, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]23'05.00'' N, long. 074[deg]12'16.11'' W)
RIGID, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]35'19.53'' N, long. 073[deg]44'34.07'' W)
PBERG, NY WP (Lat. 44[deg]42'06.25'' N, long. 073[deg]31'22.18'' W)
MUTNA, NY WP (Lat. 45[deg]00'20.84'' N, long. 073[deg]33'27.65'' W)
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Issued in Washington, DC, on September 5, 2025.
Brian Eric Konie,
Acting Manager, Rules and Regulations Group.
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