The FAA is removing a 1960s navigation beacon from Michigan airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration is changing the flight paths for three air routes over Michigan. This is happening because a decades-old radio beacon that guided planes in the area is being shut down.

For decades, air travel relied on a network of ground-based radio beacons to guide planes. This system is slowly being replaced by GPS and satellite navigation. Removing these old beacons means the FAA can streamline air routes and reduce maintenance costs.