FAA Proposes New Air Route Between Montana and Canada

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to replace an old jet route with a new satellite-based navigation route near Glasgow, Montana. The current route, J-539, connected Glasgow to Swift Current, Saskatchewan, but relies on a ground-based navigation station in Canada that is being taken offline. To keep air traffic flowing smoothly, the FAA wants to establish a new route, Q-838, that links Glasgow to a waypoint on the U.S.-Canada border.

Why it matters: This is mostly a technical update to keep U.S. and Canadian flight paths aligned. The practical effect is minimal for most travelers. Airlines and pilots will eventually need to update their navigation databases to follow the new route, but the FAA expects the change to involve little to no extra cost or operational disruption.

Who it affects

• Commercial and general aviation pilots flying between Montana and southern Canada

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This proposed rule comes from the Federal Aviation Administration and was published in the Federal Register; verify the full text and comment deadlines at regulations.gov before relying on any details.

Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document