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North American Route Program (NRP) Information

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

“NRP” must be retained in the remarks section of the flight plan if the aircraft is moved due to weather, traffic, or other tactical reasons.
Note

Every effort should be made to ensure the aircraft is returned to the original filed flight plan/altitude as soon as conditions warrant.
If the route of flight is altered due to a pilot request, “NRP” must be removed from the remarks section of the flight plan.
“NRP” must not be entered in the remarks section of a flight plan, unless prior coordination is accomplished with the ATCSCC or as prescribed by international NRP flight operations procedures.
The en route facility within which an international flight entering the conterminous U.S. requests to participate in the NRP must enter “NRP” in the remarks section of the flight plan.
Reference

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-1-4, Operational Priority.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 2-3-2, En Route Data Entries.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-2-5, Route or Altitude Amendments.
FAA Order JO 7210.3, Chapter 18, Section 17, North American Route Program.