The FAA is removing old radio beacons, changing how planes navigate Michigan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is changing several air routes in Michigan. This is happening because a key radio beacon, the Pullman VOR/DME, is being shut down.

For decades, air travel relied on a network of ground-based radio beacons to guide planes. The FAA is now systematically decommissioning these older systems as part of a shift to satellite-based navigation. This change means pilots will increasingly rely on GPS and other modern tools, rather than a physical network of radio towers.