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● RDT COMM ·ilikeflowers03 ·August 11, 2026 ·16:26Z

Did the FAA get rid of airborne VOR checkpoints in the 2026 Chart Supplements?

The 2026 Chart Supplements no longer display the Gnd/AB-ALT columns that previously identified airborne VOR checkpoints, with all currently listed checkpoints appearing to be ground-based facilities. The current AIM still references airborne checkpoints, specifies ±6° tolerances, and states their locations are published in the Chart Supplement, creating a discrepancy between the guidance and available publications. This raises uncertainty about whether the FAA discontinued airborne VOR checkpoints without updating corresponding regulations.
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