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Final Rule

IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments

Agency
Document Number
2026-15757
Published
August 4, 2026
Effective Date
-

Abstract

This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en-route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-15757 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15757 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Transportation in the Federal Register on August 4, 2026. This amendment adopts miscellaneous amendments to the required IFR (instrument flight rules) altitudes and changeover points for certain Federal airways, jet routes, or direct routes for which a minimum or maximum en-route authorized IFR altitude is prescribed. This regulatory action is needed because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace under instrument conditions in the affected areas. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15757/ifr-altitudes-miscellaneous-amendments.
Is document 2026-15757 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15757 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.
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