Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums Amendment
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This law establishes, amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for selected airports. The changes aim to enhance safety and efficiency in the navigable airspace due to new criteria or changes in the National Airspace System, such as new navigational facilities or obstacles. The rule is effective as of April 7, 2026, and includes specific compliance dates for each procedure.
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Key Changes
- Establishment and amendment of SIAPs and ODPs
- Cancellation of specific procedures for certain airports
- Publication of compliance dates for new procedures
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish, amend, suspend, or remove Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) for selected airports as specified in FAA Form documents 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B, and 8260-15C
Ensure compliance with all Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and Takeoff Minimums effective on the specific dates listed in the amendatory provisions, with effectiveness beginning at 0901 UTC on those dates
Make all SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs available online free of charge through the National Flight Data Center (NFDC) at nfdc.faa.gov after registering
Provide individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies upon request through the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located
Base all SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, and ODPs on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS) as applied to conditions existing or anticipated at affected airports