Federal Register #2026-22222

FAA Final Rule Updating Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures at Multiple Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule updating instrument flight procedures at airports across the United States. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Changes covered: Establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), takeoff minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs), including ILS, LOC, RNAV, radar, and graphic departure procedures. - Affected airports: Miami, Florida; San Antonio and Corsicana, Texas; Yakutat, Alaska; Coalinga, Salinas, and Victorville, California; Ashburn, Georgia; Chicago/Rockford, Illinois; Wichita, Kansas; Lexington, Kentucky; Joplin and Washington, Missouri; Billings, Bozeman, and Plentywood, Montana; Kinston, North Carolina; Winnemucca, Nevada; Portland, Oregon; and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. - Reason for the changes: Updates reflect revised FAA criteria and National Airspace System conditions, including navigational facility changes, new obstacles, and air traffic requirements, to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. - OEMs and vendors: None named. No products or services are requested.

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 address new or revised criteria and National Airspace System changes, including new navigational facilities, obstacles, and air traffic requirements. The procedures are intended to support safe and efficient airspace use and safe instrument flight operations. The specific procedures and their effective dates are listed in the amendatory provisions.

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