Federal Register #2026-21096

FAA rule revises instrument approach and departure procedures nationwide

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide regulatory update to instrument flight procedures at affected airports. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). - Action: Final rule revising 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures at numerous airports. - Scope: Changes include RNAV, ILS, VOR, and other instrument procedures, as well as airport-specific takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures. - Purpose and requirements: Updates reflect revised criteria and National Airspace System changes, including navigational facilities, obstacles, and air traffic requirements. Procedure-specific technical materials are incorporated by reference. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or procurement services are identified.

Description

This final rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at certain airports. The changes respond to revised criteria or changes in the National Airspace System, including new navigational facilities, obstacles, and air traffic requirements. The rule is intended to support safe and efficient use of navigable airspace and safe instrument flight operations. It amends 14 CFR part 97, with procedure-specific compliance dates identified in the amendatory provisions.

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