βοΈ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 24/24
Published: 2024-12-12
Effective: 2024-12-26
π§ What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA is discontinuing the AIR 5099 Alaska Highway VNC. The 38th edition, effective 26 December 2024, will be the final publication. Information previously shown on AIR 5099 will continue to be depicted on surrounding VNC charts.
- AIR 5099 Alaska Highway VNC discontinued; final publication is the 38th edition effective 26 Dec 2024.
- Aeronautical and topographic information formerly on AIR 5099 will be portrayed on: AIR 5021 Atlin VNC; AIR 5022 Fort Nelson VNC; AIR 5028 Whitehorse VNC; AIR 5029 Fort Simpson VNC.
- VFR Chart Series list updated accordingly (figure referenced in AIC; excerpt does not include the full figure).
βοΈ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No new airspace/procedure changes stated in the excerpt; change is to chart availability and where information is depicted.
Operational Notes:
- Ensure flight planning kits and onboard charts are updated: do not expect AIR 5099 to be available after 26 Dec 2024.
- If you routinely use the Alaska Highway VNC area, obtain and use the applicable adjacent VNC(s): Atlin (AIR 5021), Fort Nelson (AIR 5022), Whitehorse (AIR 5028), Fort Simpson (AIR 5029).
VFR Impact:
- VFR pilots should anticipate needing multiple VNCs to cover the same routing/area previously covered by AIR 5099.
- Verify you have current editions effective 26 Dec 2024 for the replacement charts when operating in the region.
π Official Source
(official NAV CANADA document)
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