Air traffic rules for two Indiana airports change as old navigation tech shuts down

The Federal Aviation Administration updated air traffic control rules for Elkhart and Goshen, Indiana. This happened because an old radio navigation beacon in Goshen was turned off, forcing the FAA to adjust flight paths and procedures.

The US air traffic system is slowly moving away from ground-based radio beacons, which have guided planes for decades. This small change in Indiana is part of a larger, quiet shift to satellite-based navigation. Over time, this means fewer ground stations to maintain and more flexible flight routes.