FAA Updates Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures
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This rule updates, suspends, or removes instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums, and obstacle departure procedures at certain U.S. airports. The changes reflect updated flight criteria, new navigation facilities, new obstacles, or revised air traffic needs. Airlines, pilots, flight planners, airport operators, and aviation compliance teams should check the affected airport procedures before the listed compliance dates. The goal is to keep instrument flight operations safe and efficient.
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Key Changes
- Updates, suspends, or removes certain FAA instrument approach procedures
- Revises related takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures
- Sets June 1, 2026 as the effective date, with specific compliance dates listed in the procedure amendments
Obligations
What this law requires
Use the FAA-amended, suspended, or removed Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures for affected airports as specified in the amendatory provisions.
Do not rely on suspended or removed instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums, or obstacle departure procedures after the applicable compliance date for the affected airport.
Review the current FAA-published SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, and ODPs available through the National Flight Data Center before conducting instrument flight operations at affected airports.