# 2026-02295: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments

2026-02295, Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments, is a Federal Register rule from Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration published 2026-02-05, effective 2026-02-05 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02295
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02295
- Title: Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Transportation Department; Federal Aviation Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 5214
- Published: 2026-02-05
- Effective: 2026-02-05
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## Summary

Starting February 5, 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 adding or tweaking flight paths and safety rules based on new tech and obstacles. No big costs here—just smarter skies and safer flights for everyone flying under instrument rules.

## Abstract

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.

## Effects PRIA read

- New instrument procedures for safety: benefit, low. The FAA established, amended, suspended, or removed Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) to keep instrument flights safe. These regulatory changes become effective February 5, 2026 and are intended to improve safety and the effi…
- SIAPs available free online: benefit, low. All SIAPs and Takeoff Minimums and ODPs are available online free of charge from the FAA National Flight Data Center (nfdc.faa.gov) after registering. You can also obtain individual copies from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area where the affected airport is located.
- Specific airports' procedures effective March 19, 2026: benefit, low. The amendment lists specific airports whose SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, or ODPs are effective 19 March 2026 (examples include Union Springs, AL; Blythe, CA; Orlando, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Dallas, TX). The listed procedures are effective at 0901 UTC on the dates specified in the amendatory language.

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## Sources
- [2026-02295 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/05/2026-02295/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures)
- [2026-02295 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-05/pdf/2026-02295.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02295 (as of 2026-06-11).