Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Rule
Summary
Starting January 17, 2025, the FAA is updating, suspending, or removing certain flight approach and takeoff rules at some airports to keep flying safe and smooth. These changes happen because of new tech, obstacles, or air traffic needs, and they affect pilots flying with instruments. No big costs here—just smarter skies and safer flights for everyone involved!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Instrument approach and takeoff changes
If you fly under instrument flight rules (IFR), the FAA amended, suspended, or removed Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) effective January 17, 2025. Specific procedure amendments for listed airports (for example, San Antonio Intl, Newark Liberty Intl, Harry Reid Intl, Canandaigua, and others) are scheduled with AIRAC date 20-Feb-25 and take effect at 0901 UTC on the dates shown.
Free online access to amended procedures
All amended SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, and ODPs are available online free of charge from the National Flight Data Center (NFDC) and may also be obtained from FAA service area offices; you can register at nfdc.faa.gov to access them. The incorporation by reference of certain publications is approved as of January 17, 2025.
No significant small-entity economic impact
The FAA determined this amendment will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency certified the anticipated economic impact is minimal.
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