# Establishment of Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes; Western United States
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2011-03-10 · Effective 2011-05-05 · 76 FR 13084
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-5076
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 76 FR 13084
- **Publication date:** 2011-03-10
- **Effective date:** 2011-05-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2010-1180
## Abstract

This action establishes seven High Altitude Area Navigation (RNAV) routes in the Western United States (U.S.). These new routes provide pilots and air traffic controllers with efficient direct routes enhancing safety and improving the efficient use of the National Airspace System (NAS).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/03/10/2011-5076/establishment-of-area-navigation-rnav-routes-western-united-states)
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