Rule2026-06717
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
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Published
April 7, 2026
Effective
April 7, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
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.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17603-17604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06717]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
[Docket No. 31657; Amdt. No. 4212]
Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and
Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: 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.
DATES: This rule is effective April 7, 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 April 7, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matter 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
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ee889cc087809d9e8b8d9a878180ae808f9c8fc0898198"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="492f3b6720273a392c2a3d2026270927283b28672e263f">[email protected]</span></a>.
Availability
All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free
of charge. Visit the National Flight Data Center online at <a href="http://nfdc.faa.gov">nfdc.faa.gov</a>
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 amending
the referenced SIAPs. The complete regulatory description of each SIAP
is listed on the appropriate FAA Form 8260, as modified by the National
Flight Data Center (NFDC)/Permanent Notice to Airmen (P-NOTAM), and is
incorporated by reference under 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 1 CFR part 51, and 14
CFR 97.20. The large number of SIAPs, their complex nature, and the
need for a special format make their verbatim publication in the
Federal Register expensive and impractical. Further, pilots do not use
the regulatory text of the SIAPs, but 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 contained on FAA form
documents is unnecessary. This amendment provides the affected CFR
sections, and specifies the SIAPs and 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 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 and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as amended in the
transmittal. For safety and timeliness of change considerations, this
amendment incorporates only specific changes contained for each SIAP
and Takeoff Minimums and ODP as modified by FDC permanent NOTAMs.
The SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, as modified by FDC
permanent NOTAM, and contained in this amendment are based on criteria
contained in the U.S. Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures
(TERPS). In developing these changes to SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and
ODPs, the TERPS criteria were applied only to specific conditions
existing at the affected airports. All SIAP amendments in this rule
have been previously issued by the FAA in a FDC NOTAM as an emergency
action of immediate flight safety relating directly to published
aeronautical charts.
The circumstances that created the need for these SIAP and Takeoff
Minimums and ODP amendments require making them effective in less than
30 days.
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 these
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
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97
Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (Air).
Issued in Washington, DC, on March 27, 2026.
Thomas C. Noble,
Manager (Acting), AFS-420 Group, 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 amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures and
Takeoff Minimums and ODPs, effective at 0901 UTC on the dates
specified, as follows:
PART 97--STANDARD INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
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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.
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2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows:
By amending: Sec. 97.23 VOR, VOR/DME, VOR or TACAN, and VOR/DME or
TACAN; Sec. 97.25 LOC, LOC/DME, LDA, LDA/DME, SDF, SDF/DME; Sec.
97.27 NDB, NDB/DME; Sec. 97.29 ILS, ILS/DME, MLS, MLS/DME, MLS/RNAV;
Sec. 97.31 RADAR SIAPs; Sec. 97.33 RNAV SIAPs; and Sec. 97.35 COPTER
SIAPs, Identified as follows:
* * * Effective Upon Publication
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AIRAC date State City Airport FDC No. FDC date Procedure name
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14-May-26.............. IL Taylorville......... Taylorville Muni.... 6/0528 2/5/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-B.
14-May-26.............. IA Sioux City.......... Sioux Gateway/Brig 6/2091 2/11/2026 ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 3A.
General Bud Day Fld.
14-May-26.............. IA Carroll............. Arthur N Neu........ 6/2098 2/11/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 1C.
14-May-26.............. IA Carroll............. Arthur N Neu........ 6/2100 2/11/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1C.
14-May-26.............. KS Syracuse............ Syracuse-Hamilton 6/2458 1/12/2026 Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 1.
County Muni.
14-May-26.............. CA Groveland........... Pine Mountain Lake.. 6/3341 3/6/2026 GPS RWY 27, Orig-D.
14-May-26.............. IA Waterloo............ Waterloo Rgnl....... 6/3399 1/20/2026 ILS OR LOC RWY 12, Amdt 10B.
14-May-26.............. IA Waterloo............ Waterloo Rgnl....... 6/3400 1/20/2026 LOC BC RWY 30, Amdt 12A.
14-May-26.............. IA Waterloo............ Waterloo Rgnl....... 6/3401 1/20/2026 VOR RWY 12, Amdt 10C.
14-May-26.............. IA Waterloo............ Waterloo Rgnl....... 6/3402 1/20/2026 VOR RWY 18, Amdt 10.
14-May-26.............. OK Chickasha........... Chickasha Muni...... 6/5209 2/25/2026 VOR/DME-A, Amdt 1C.
14-May-26.............. MI Howell.............. Livingston County/ 6/5223 1/27/2026 ILS OR LOC RWY 13, Amdt 1C.
Spencer J Hardy.
14-May-26.............. MI Howell.............. Livingston County/ 6/5224 1/27/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 13, Amdt 2C.
Spencer J Hardy.
14-May-26.............. MI Howell.............. Livingston County/ 6/5225 1/27/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Amdt 1C.
Spencer J Hardy.
14-May-26.............. CA Los Angeles......... Los Angeles Intl.... 6/6044 2/24/2026 ILS OR LOC RWY 24R, ILS RWY 24R (CAT II &
III), Amdt 26B.
14-May-26.............. CA Los Angeles......... Los Angeles Intl.... 6/6045 2/24/2026 ILS OR LOC RWY 25L, ILS RWY 25L (CAT II &
III), Amdt 15A.
14-May-26.............. OH East Liverpool...... Columbiana County... 6/6047 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Orig-A.
14-May-26.............. MO Memphis............. Memphis Meml........ 6/6048 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Orig-A.
14-May-26.............. MN Hawley.............. Hawley Muni......... 6/6049 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig-B.
14-May-26.............. AL Wetumpka............ Wetumpka Muni....... 6/6051 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Orig-C.
14-May-26.............. AL Centreville......... Bibb County......... 6/6052 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Orig-A.
14-May-26.............. TX Bowie............... Bowie Muni.......... 6/6053 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 17, Amdt 1.
14-May-26.............. TN Camden.............. Benton County....... 6/6054 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 4, Orig-B.
14-May-26.............. VA Jonesville.......... Lee County.......... 6/6065 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 2.
14-May-26.............. OK Madill.............. Madill Muni......... 6/6067 2/19/2026 RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-B.
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[FR Doc. 2026-06717 Filed 4-6-26; 8:45 am]
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