# 2026-23073: FAA Makes Routine Updates to Airport Approach and Departure Procedures

2026-23073, 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 2026-11-12, effective 2026-11-12; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-12).

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- As of: 2026-11-12
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-23073
- 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 72773
- Published: 2026-11-12
- Effective: 2026-11-12
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-12

## In one line

FAA Makes Routine Updates to Airport Approach and Departure Procedures

## Summary

The FAA is updating rules for how pilots approach and take off from certain airports to keep flights safe and smooth. These changes happen because of new tech, obstacles, or air traffic needs, and they take effect on November 12, 2026. Pilots and airports will need to follow the new procedures, but there’s no extra cost involved.

## 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

- Pilots and Airports Must Follow New Procedures: benefit, low. If you are a pilot or an airport operator, you must follow the amended Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums, and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) beginning with this rule effective November 12, 2026. Each specific procedure becomes effective at 0901 UTC on the dates…
- No Additional Cost; Minimal Economic Impact: benefit, low. The FAA states these amendments impose no extra cost and that the anticipated economic impact is minimal; the agency certified the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The FAA also determined this is not a "significant regulatory action" and di…
- SIAPs and ODPs Available Free Online: benefit, low. All amended SIAPs, Takeoff Minimums, and ODPs are available free of charge online; you can register at the National Flight Data Center (nfdc.faa.gov) to view them. Individual copies may also be obtained from the FAA Air Traffic Organization Service Area or the FAA Aeronautical Information Services…
- Specific Approach Changes at Anchorage and Craig: benefit, low. The amendment lists specific procedures effective on the AIRAC date 24-Dec-26: Merrill Field (Anchorage, AK) RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 8 (FDC 6/2508, FDC date 10/6/2026), RNAV (GPS) Z RWY 8 (FDC 6/2510, FDC date 10/6/2026), RNAV (GPS) RWY 35 (FDC 6/2512, FDC date 10/6/2026); and Craig-Moffat (Craig, CO) RNA…

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## Sources
- [2026-23073 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/12/2026-23073/standard-instrument-approach-procedures-and-takeoff-minimums-and-obstacle-departure-procedures)
- [2026-23073 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-12/pdf/2026-23073.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-23073 (as of 2026-11-12).