FAA Updates More Instrument Flight Procedures
Published Date: 2/24/2026
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Summary
Starting February 24, 2026, the FAA is updating how pilots approach and take off from certain airports to keep flights safe and smooth. These changes affect pilots and airports by adjusting flight paths and safety rules due to new tech and obstacles. No big costs here—just smarter, safer skies for everyone flying under instrument rules!
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FAA updates instrument procedures
Starting February 24, 2026, the FAA amended, suspended, or removed Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), associated Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs). The rule says these changes update flight paths and safety rules to provide for safe and efficient instrument flight operations at affected airports.
Procedure changes at listed airports
On AIRAC date March 19, 2026, the FAA finalized specific SIAP, Takeoff Minimums, and ODP amendments for named airports including: Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl (Kailua-Kona, HI); Battle Mountain (NV); Spirit Of St Louis (St. Louis, MO); Roswell Air Center (Roswell, NM); Mercer County (Bluefield, WV); Lake County Executive (Willoughby, OH); Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Fld (Atlanta, GA); and Flagler Executive (Palm Coast, FL). Pilots and airport operators at those airports must use the amended procedures effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified (AIRAC 19-Mar-26 for the listed entries).
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