# 2026-03630: FAA Updates More Instrument Flight Procedures

2026-03630, 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 2026-02-24, effective 2026-02-24 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03630
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-03630
- 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 8731
- Published: 2026-02-24
- Effective: 2026-02-24
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

FAA Updates More Instrument Flight Procedures

## 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!

## 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.

## Effects PRIA read

- FAA updates instrument procedures: benefit, low. 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 fl…
- Procedure changes at listed airports: benefit, low. 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); L…

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## Sources
- [2026-03630 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03630/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures)
- [2026-03630 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03630.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03630 (as of 2026-06-11).