Federal Register #2026-22223

FAA Final Rule Revising Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule revising flight procedures at specified airports. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Regulatory action: Amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) under 14 CFR part 97. - Purpose: Reflects updated criteria and National Airspace System changes, including new navigational facilities, obstacles, and air traffic requirements, to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products or services are being procured. - No quantities, part numbers, or procurement line items are specified.

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. The changes respond to new or revised criteria and National Airspace System changes, including new navigational facilities, obstacles, or air traffic requirements. They are intended to support safe and efficient use of navigable airspace and safe instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR part 97, with compliance dates for individual procedures specified in the amendatory provisions.

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