2026-22223·DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

Final RuleEffective

Published: Oct 30, 2026
Effective: Oct 30, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 68455
Docket: Docket No. 31691, Amdt. No. 4242
Agencies: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Federal Aviation Administration

Final rule.

Summary

The new rule updates the list of Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and the related takeoff minimums and obstacle‑departure procedures at a number of airports. The changes—adding, revising, suspending, or deleting specific procedures—reflect the latest navigation‑facility upgrades, newly identified obstacles, and evolving air‑traffic demands. By aligning the procedures with current criteria, the regulation aims to keep the airspace safe and to allow pilots to conduct instrument‑flight operations more efficiently. The rule was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the air‑safety arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It applies to all operators who fly under instrument flight rules (IFR) at the affected airports, including commercial airlines, cargo carriers, corporate and private jet operators, and flight schools that use the revised approaches. The rule was published in the Federal Register on October 30 2026 (91 FR 68455) and takes effect immediately on that same date. Because this is a final rule, there is no longer a public comment period; the FAA will now implement the revised procedures, update aeronautical charts, and notify stakeholders through its usual dissemination channels. Operators should review the updated approach charts and adjust their flight planning and training to comply with the new minimums and departure paths.

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Official abstract

This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.