#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 37Third Ordinance Amending the 174th Implementing Ordinance to the Air Traffic Order (Establishment of Instrument Flight Rules Procedures for Arrivals and Departures at Sylt Airport)
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This ordinance, issued on February 6, 2026, and published in the Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. I Nr. 37) on February 11, 2026, represents the third amendment to the 174th Implementing Ordinance of Germany's Air Traffic Order. It specifically targets the establishment and updating of instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures for arrivals and departures at Sylt Airport (EDXW), a key regional airport on the North Sea island of Sylt. The changes ensure standardized, safe navigation amid the airport's unique coastal location, which features challenging weather and terrain. The regulation is overseen by the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Safety (Bundesaufsichtsamt für Flugsicherung) under reference FNA 96-1-2-174-1. It mandates precise flight paths, altitudes, and communication protocols for IFR operations, directly impacting pilots, airlines, and air traffic controllers operating at or near Sylt. The PDF text (246KB, hash: 638be4bf1ccc0d3997a6affe5587c7f5) contains the detailed procedural amendments, focusing on efficiency and collision avoidance. These updates are critical for maintaining compliance with EU aviation standards (e.g., SERA) and ICAO Annex 11, adapting to technological advancements like RNAV/RNP procedures. No major overhauls are indicated; instead, it refines existing paths to address local NOTAMs or seasonal demands at this tourist-heavy airport.
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Key Changes
- Updates IFR arrival and departure procedures at Sylt Airport (EDXW)
- Third amendment to 174th Air Traffic Implementing Ordinance
- Effective from issuance date February 6, 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and implement instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures for arrivals and departures at Sylt Airport (EDXW) in accordance with the amended ordinance specifications
Ensure all IFR operations at Sylt Airport adhere to prescribed flight paths, altitudes, and communication protocols as defined in the amended ordinance
Maintain compliance with EU aviation standards (SERA) and ICAO Annex 11 requirements when conducting IFR operations at Sylt Airport
Implement RNAV/RNP procedures and technological advancements as specified in the amended ordinance for IFR arrivals and departures
Apply seasonal adjustments and respond to local NOTAMs in flight procedures at Sylt Airport as mandated by the Bundesaufsichtsamt für Flugsicherung