# Federal Register #FAA-2026-6469

Petition for Exemption Request by Victory Air, LLC to FAA

**Buyer:** Federal Aviation Administration
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** FAA-2026-6469

This opportunity involves a petition for exemption submitted by Victory Air, LLC to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation.
- Government Buyer:
  - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  - Department of Transportation
- Petition Details:
  - Victory Air, LLC requests relief from Section 125.367 of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations
  - Seeks permission for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations without designating an alternate airport
  - Exemption applies when destination weather forecasts indicate:
    - Ceiling of at least 2,000 feet above airport elevation
    - Visibility of at least 3 statute miles
    - Conditions must be met from one hour before to one hour after estimated time of arrival
- No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned
- No procurement or purchase is requested
- Notice is for public awareness and comment regarding the exemption request

### Description

This notice summarizes a petition from Victory Air, LLC seeking relief from specific Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition requests permission to conduct Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations without designating an alternate airport when destination weather forecasts are favorable. Specifically, flights would be allowed without an alternate airport if the destination weather forecasts indicate a ceiling of at least 2,000 feet above airport elevation and visibility of at least 3 statute miles from 1 hour before to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival. Comments on this petition must be received by October 14, 2026.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/24/2026-19569/petition-for-exemption-summary-of-petition-received-victory-air-llc)