βοΈ New Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) Detected
AIC: AIC 004/2026
Published: 2026-02-05
Affected Location: AIR 5099 Alaska Highway VNC (VFR Navigation Chart)
Type: Charts / Publications Update
FIR: NATIONWIDE (Nationwide)
π§ What Changed (Summary)
NAV CANADA has discontinued AIR 5099 Alaska Highway VNC. The chart will be permanently removed from availability on March 19, 2026. Existing aeronautical and topographic information previously shown on AIR 5099 will continue to be depicted on other VNCs.
- AIR 5099 Alaska Highway VNC is discontinued and will be removed from availability March 19, 2026.
- Coverage/information to continue on: AIR 5021 Atlin VNC, AIR 5022 Fort Nelson VNC, AIR 5028 Whitehorse VNC, AIR 5029 Fort Simpson VNC.
- AIC replaces AIC 24/24.
βοΈ General Aviation Impact (Highlighted)
Airspace / Procedures:
- No airspace or procedure changes are stated; this is a VFR chart availability/coverage change.
Operational Notes:
- If you normally plan/navigate using AIR 5099, update your chart kit and route planning to use AIR 5021/5022/5028/5029 as applicable.
- Ensure electronic flight bag/chart subscriptions reflect the change before March 19, 2026.
VFR Impact:
- VFR pilots operating along the Alaska Highway corridor should expect to use multiple adjacent VNCs instead of AIR 5099.
π Official Source
ποΈ This summary is generated using automated analysis and may omit important details.
It does not replace the official NAV CANADA AIC. Pilots must review the original notice in full prior to flight.