Rules and Regulations. Final rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Final rule
Citation: FR Doc. 2026-03629 · Docket No. 31649; Amdt. No. 4205 · 14 CFR 97

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 February 24, 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 February 24, 2026.

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. Lists of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 97 Air Traffic Control, Airports, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air). Issued in Washington, DC, on February 13, 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. 2. Part 97 is amended to read as follows: Effective 19 March 2026 San Jose, CA, SJC, ILS OR LOC RWY 12R, Amdt 9 Visalia, CA, VIS, ILS OR LOC RWY 30, Amdt 9B Visalia, CA, VIS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 12, Amdt 2A Visalia, CA, VIS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 30, Amdt 2A Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 16L, Amdt 4 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 16R, Amdt 2 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 17L, Amdt 5 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 17R, Amdt 4 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 34L, ILS RWY 34L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 34L (CAT II), ILS RWY 34L (CAT III), Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 34R, ILS RWY 34R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 34R (CAT II), ILS RWY 34R (CAT III), Amdt 4 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 35L, ILS RWY 35L (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 35L (CAT II), ILS RWY 35L (CAT III), Amdt 6 Denver, CO, DEN, ILS OR LOC RWY 35R, ILS RWY 35R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 35R (CAT II), ILS RWY 35R (CAT III), Amdt 4 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16L, Amdt 2 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 16R, Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17L, Amdt 2 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17R, Amdt 2 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34L, Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 34R, Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L, Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35R, Amdt 3 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16L, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 16R, Amdt 2 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34L, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 34R, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35L, Amdt 1 Denver, CO, DEN, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35R, Amdt 1 Greencastle, IN, GPC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 2A South Bend, IN, SBN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9L, Amdt 1E South Bend, IN, SBN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9R, Amdt 1E South Bend, IN, SBN, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1F Georgetown, KY, 27K, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Amdt 2C Bastrop, LA, BQP, RNAV (GPS) RWY 34, Orig-C Cumberland, MD, CBE, LOC/DME RWY 23, Amdt 7, CANCELED Cumberland, MD, CBE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Amdt 3, CANCELED Cumberland, MD, CBE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 5, Orig Cumberland, MD, CBE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Amdt 1, CANCELED Cumberland, MD, CBE, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23, Orig Cumberland, MD, CBE, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig Cumberland, MD, CBE, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7, CANCELED Augusta, ME, AUG, VOR RWY 35, Amdt 6D, CANCELED Big Rapids, MI, RQB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 10, Orig Big Rapids, MI, RQB, RNAV (GPS) RWY 28, Amdt 1 Big Rapids, MI, RQB, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 7 Sturgis, MI, IRS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 1, Orig-C Sturgis, MI, IRS, RNAV (GPS) RWY 19, Amdt 1E Paynesville, MN, PEX, RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, Amdt 1D Paynesville, MN, PEX, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29, Amdt 1D Park River, ND, Y37, RNAV (GPS) RWY 31, Orig Park River, ND, Y37, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Orig Berlin, NH, BML, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1 Reno, NV, RNO, ILS OR LOC RWY 35L, Amdt 2 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (GPS) X RWY 35L, Amdt 3 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (GPS) X RWY 35R, Amdt 4 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L, Amdt 2 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35R, Amdt 2 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 17L, Amdt 3 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Y RWY 17R, Amdt 3 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L, Amdt 3 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R, Amdt 3 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35L, Amdt 2 Reno, NV, RNO, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35R, Amdt 2 Athens/Albany, OH, UNI, RNAV (GPS) RWY 7, Amdt 2A Athens/Albany, OH, UNI, RNAV (GPS) RWY 25, Amdt 2A Portsmouth, OH, PMH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Orig-B Portsmouth, OH, PMH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Orig-B Lubbock, TX, LBB, ILS OR LOC RWY 26, Amdt 5 Seminole, TX, GNC, RNAV (GPS) RWY 35, Amdt 1B Highgate, VT, FSO, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 3 Highgate, VT, FSO, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 4 Highgate, VT, FSO, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2 Moses Lake, WA, MWH, ILS OR LOC RWY 32R, Amdt 20F Moses Lake, WA, MWH, NDB RWY 32R, Amdt 17D Moses Lake, WA, MWH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 4, Amdt 1E Moses Lake, WA, MWH, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 22, Amdt 1D Moses Lake, WA, MWH, VOR RWY 4, Amdt 6D Moses Lake, WA, MWH, VOR RWY 22, Amdt 5E Moses Lake, WA, MWH, VOR RWY 32R, Amdt 20D Wenatchee, WA, EAT, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 30, Amdt 1B Hayward, WI, HYR, ILS OR LOC RWY 21, Orig-C Hayward, WI, HYR, RNAV (GPS) RWY 3, Orig-G Oshkosh, WI, OSH, ILS OR LOC RWY 36, Amdt 7D Oshkosh, WI, OSH, LOC BC RWY 18, Amdt 7B Oshkosh, WI, OSH, NDB RWY 36, Amdt 6A, CANCELED Oshkosh, WI, OSH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 9, Amdt 1C Oshkosh, WI, OSH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 18, Amdt 1B Oshkosh, WI, OSH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 27, Amdt 1B Oshkosh, WI, OSH, RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, Amdt 2D Oshkosh, WI, OSH, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle DP, Amdt 2 Oshkosh, WI, OSH, VOR RWY 9, Amdt 10C Oshkosh, WI, OSH, VOR RWY 18, Amdt 8C Oshkosh, WI, OSH, VOR RWY 27, Amdt 5B Oshkosh, WI, OSH, VOR RWY 36, Amdt 17B RESCINDED: On February 5, 2026 (91 FR 5214), the FAA published an Amendment in Docket No. 31647 Amdt No. 4203, to Part 97 of the Federal Aviation Regulations under section 97.23. The following entry for Augusta, ME, effective March 19, 2026, is hereby rescinded in its entirety: Augusta, ME, AUG, VOR RWY 35, Amdt 7 [FR Doc. 2026-03629 Filed 2-23-26; 8:45 am]