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FAA Amends Instrument Approach, Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures

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Published March 3rd, 2026
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Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums, and obstacle departure procedures. These amendments are part of routine updates to ensure aviation safety and navigational accuracy.

What changed

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures (SIAPs), takeoff minimums, and obstacle departure procedures (ODPs). This action, identified by Docket No. 31652 and Amendment No. 4207, updates aeronautical charts and navigational data to reflect current safety standards and operational requirements.

This rule is effective immediately upon publication. While the rule itself is effective March 3, 2026, the compliance date for each specific SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is detailed within the amendatory provisions of the rule. Regulated entities, primarily in the aviation sector, should review the specific amendments to understand any changes to their operational procedures and ensure compliance by the specified dates.

What to do next

  1. Review specific amendments to SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, and ODPs
  2. Ensure operational procedures align with updated aeronautical data

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

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  1. 14 CFR Part 97
  2. [Docket No. 31652; Amdt. No. 4207]

AGENCY:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

This 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. 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 safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

DATES:

This rule is effective March 3, 2026. The compliance date for each SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums, and ODP is specified in the amendatory provisions.

The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 3, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

Availability of matters incorporated by reference in the amendment is as follows:

For Examination

  1. U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Ops-M30. 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Bldg., Ground Floor, Washington, DC, 20590-0001.

  2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located;

  3. The office of Aeronautical Information Services, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,

  4. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/​federal-register/​cfr/​ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov.

Availability

All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center at nfdc.faa.gov to register. Additionally, individual SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP copies may be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area in which the affected airport is located.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rune Duke, Manager (Acting), Standards Section, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Aviation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration. Mailing Address: FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd., STB Annex, Bldg 26, Room 217, Oklahoma City, OK 73099. Telephone (405) 954-1139.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This rule amends 14 CFR part 97 by establishing, amending, suspending, or removes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPS. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP and its associated Takeoff Minimums or ODP for an identified airport is listed on FAA form documents which are incorporated by reference in this amendment under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14 CFR 97.20. The applicable FAA Forms are 8260-3, 8260-4, 8260-5, 8260-15A, 8260-15B, when required by an entry on 8260-15A, and 8260-15C.

The large number of SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, their complex nature, and the need for a special format make publication in the Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, pilots do not use the regulatory text of the SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums or ODPs, but instead refer to their graphic depiction on charts printed by publishers of aeronautical materials. Thus, the advantages of incorporation by reference are realized and publication of the complete description of each SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP listed on FAA form documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR sections and specifies the types of SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs with their applicable effective dates. This amendment also identifies the airport and its location, the procedure, and the amendment number.

Availability and Summary of Material Incorporated by Reference

The material incorporated by reference is publicly available as listed in the ADDRESSES section.

The material incorporated by reference describes SIAPS, Takeoff Minimums and/or ODPs as identified in the amendatory language for part 97 of this final rule.

The Rule

This amendment to 14 CFR part 97 is effective upon publication of each separate SIAP, Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the transmittal. Some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and textual ODP amendments may have been issued previously by the FAA in a Flight Data Center (FDC) Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) as an emergency action of immediate flights safety relating directly to published aeronautical charts.

The circumstances that created the need for some SIAP and Takeoff Minimums and ODP amendments may require making them effective in less than 30 days. For the remaining SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, an effective date at least 30 days after publication is provided.

Further, the SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs contained in this amendment are based on the criteria contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS). In developing these SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied to the conditions existing or anticipated at the affected airports. Because of the close and immediate relationship between these SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, and safety in air commerce, I find that notice and public procedure under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and contrary to the public interest and, where applicable, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d), good cause exists for making some SIAPs effective in less than 30 days.

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It, therefore-(1) is not a “significant regulatory action” under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a “significant rule” under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. For the same reason, the FAA certifies that this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

( printed page 10319)

Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Airports
  • Incorporation by reference
  • Navigation (Air) Issued in Washington, DC on February 27, 2026.

Rune Duke,

Manager (Acting), Standards Section, Flight Procedures and Airspace Group, Flight Technologies & Procedures Division, Federal Aviation Administration.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, 14 CFR part 97 is amended by establishing, amending, suspending, or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and/or Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified, as follows:

PART 97—STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES

  1. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40103, 40106, 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44701, 44719, 44721-44722.

  1. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:

Effective 16 April 2026

Astoria, OR, AST, RNAV (GPS) RWY 8, Amdt 1B

Shawano, WI, EZS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig-C

Shawano, WI, EZS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Orig-D

Effective 14 May 2026

Lancaster, CA, WJF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 6, Orig-B

Lancaster, CA, WJF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 24, Orig-C

Redding, CA, RDD, ILS OR LOC RWY 35, Amdt 13

Redding, CA, RDD, LOC BC RWY 17, Amdt 9

Redding, CA, RDD, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1

Redding, CA, RDD, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 3

Redding, CA, RDD, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5D

Redding, CA, RDD, VOR RWY 35, Amdt 12

Vero Beach, FL, VRB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 1E

Vero Beach, FL, VRB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12R, Amdt 2E

Nahunta, GA, 4J1, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 2

Emmetsburg, IA, EGQ, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2A

Belleville, IL, BLV, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Bolingbrook, IL, 1C5, VOR-A, Amdt 1B, CANCELED

Effingham, IL, 1H2, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Amdt 1

Effingham, IL, 1H2, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Amdt 1

Effingham, IL, 1H2, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1

Effingham, IL, 1H2, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 6

Augusta, KS, 3AU, VOR-A, Amdt 3, CANCELED

Coffeyville, KS, CFV, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2

Smith Center, KS, K82, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig

Bastrop, LA, BQP, NDB RWY 34, Amdt 6B, CANCELED

Bastrop, LA, BQP, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 9C, CANCELED

Jonesboro, LA, F88, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Shreveport, LA, DTN, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5

Vivian, LA, 3F4, VOR/DME-A, Amdt 3C, CANCELED

New Bedford, MA, EWB, ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 26C

New Bedford, MA, EWB, LOC BC RWY 23, Amdt 13B

New Bedford, MA, EWB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 1E

New Bedford, MA, EWB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1B

New Bedford, MA, EWB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig-D

Annapolis, MD, ANP, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Traverse City, MI, TVC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Amdt 3A

Albert Lea, MN, AEL, VOR RWY 17, Amdt 1E, CANCELED

Albert Lea, MN, AEL, VOR RWY 35, Amdt 1D, CANCELED

Slayton, MN, DVP, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-B

Springfield, MN, D42, VOR RWY 13, Amdt 3B, CANCELED

St Louis, MO, SUS, ILS OR LOC RWY 8R, Amdt 14D

Forsyth, MT, 1S3, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 2A

Kinston, NC, ISO, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig-A

North Wilkesboro, NC, UKF, ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 1, Amdt 1B

North Wilkesboro, NC, UKF, ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 1, Orig-B

Fargo, ND, FAR, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 4B

Central City, NE, 07K, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig-A

Whitefield, NH, HIE, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 10, Orig-B

Trenton, NJ, TTN, ILS OR LOC RWY 6, Amdt 11

Minden, NV, MEV, MINDEN THREE, Graphic DP

Minden, NV, MEV, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2A

Penn Yan, NY, PEO, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 5A

Caldwell, OH, I10, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2

Piqua, OH, I17, VOR RWY 26, Amdt 6E, CANCELED

Piqua, OH, I17, VOR-A, Amdt 13D, CANCELED

Sebring, OH, 3G6, VOR RWY 18, Amdt 4A, CANCELED

Tiffin, OH, 16G, NDB RWY 24, Amdt 7E, CANCELED

Tiffin, OH, 16G, VOR RWY 6, Amdt 9B, CANCELED

Chickasha, OK, CHK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1C

Chickasha, OK, CHK, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 1C

Chickasha, OK, CHK, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Mount Pocono, PA, MPO, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3

Aberdeen, SD, ABR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1B

Aberdeen, SD, ABR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Orig-A

Aberdeen, SD, ABR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig-D

Aberdeen, SD, ABR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1B

Aberdeen, SD, ABR, VOR RWY 31, Amdt 21C

Columbia/Mount Pleasant, TN, MRC, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3B

Humboldt, TN, M53, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-C

Humboldt, TN, M53, RNAV (GPS) RWY 22, Orig-B

Abilene, TX, ABI, VOR-A, Amdt 9, CANCELED

Alice, TX, ALI, VOR RWY 31, Amdt 13G, CANCELED

Alice, TX, ALI, VOR-A, Amdt 15C, CANCELED

Austin, TX, HYI, NDB RWY 13, Amdt 5C, CANCELED

Jacksonville, TX, JSO, VOR RWY 14, Amdt 4C, CANCELED

Tyler, TX, TYR, VOR RWY 4, Amdt 5C, CANCELED

Tyler, TX, TYR, VOR RWY 31, Amdt 3B, CANCELED

Waco, TX, CNW, ILS OR LOC RWY 17L, Amdt 14

Waco, TX, CNW, NDB RWY 35R, Amdt 12A, CANCELED

Wichita Falls, TX, CWC, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 3A

Fredericksburg, VA, EZF, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2

Luray, VA, LUA, NDB -A, Amdt 7C, CANCELED

Norfolk, VA, ORF, ILS OR LOC RWY 5, Amdt 27

Norfolk, VA, ORF, ILS OR LOC RWY 23, Amdt 9

Norfolk, VA, ORF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 14, Amdt 1, CANCELED

Norfolk, VA, ORF, RNAV (GPS) RWY 32, Orig-F, CANCELED

Norfolk, VA, ORF, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 23, Amdt 3

Stevens Point, WI, STE, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1

Beckley, WV, BKW, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 6

Cody, WY, COD, RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Amdt 2, CANCELED

Cody, WY, COD, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 4, Orig

Cody, WY, COD, RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 4, Orig

[FR Doc. 2026-04213 Filed 3-2-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-04213 (91 FR 10318)

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Published
March 3rd, 2026
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