Federal Register #Docket No. 31666, Amdt. No. 4220

FAA Amends Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures at U.S. Airports

This regulatory action by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updates instrument approach and departure procedures at airports nationwide: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement - No products or services are being requested; this is a technical amendment to flight procedures - Key Details: - Amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) - Changes are based on new or revised criteria, new navigational facilities, new obstacles, or air traffic requirement changes - Affects numerous airports across the United States - Aims to ensure safe and efficient use of navigable airspace for instrument flight operations - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this action - Main locations referenced: - FAA Aeronautical Center, Oklahoma City, OK - U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

Description

This final rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are necessary due to the adoption of new or revised criteria or changes in the National Airspace System, such as new navigational facilities, added obstacles, or altered air traffic requirements. The changes aim to ensure safe and efficient use of navigable airspace and promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports. The rule is effective June 1, 2026, with compliance dates specified in the amendatory provisions.

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