Federal Register #2026-23072

FAA final rule updates airport approach, takeoff, and obstacle departure procedures

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule updating aviation procedures at U.S. airports. - Government buyer and issuing agency: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Scope: Amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), associated takeoff minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs). - Procedures affected: RNAV (GPS), VOR, ILS, LOC, and graphic departure procedures. - Locations: Anchorage and Craig, Alaska; Craig, Colorado; Dublin, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Bangor, Maine; St. Joseph, Missouri; Madison, Mississippi; Massena, New York; Friday Harbor, Washington; Cleveland, Ohio; Fredericksburg, Virginia; and Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted in the U.S. Virgin Islands. - The changes reflect revised technical criteria and updates to navigational facilities, obstacles, or air traffic requirements. Specific procedure changes and compliance requirements are set out in the rule. - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are identified or requested.

Description

This final rule establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for operations at certain airports. The changes address new or revised criteria and changes in the National Airspace System, 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, and compliance dates for individual procedures are specified in its amendatory provisions.

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