TO: Members of the Airport Commission
FROM: Scott Miller, Public Works Director and Airport Manager
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Review and Provide Comments on a FAA Proposed Divestment of Certain Instrument Flight Procedures at RBL
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RECOMMENDED COMMISSION ACTION:
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Review and Provide Comments to Staff that may be Incorporated into a Response to FAA Regarding the Proposed Divestment of Certain Instrument Flight Procedures at RBL
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SUMMARY:
Staff has received a notice from FAA regarding a proposed Divestment of Certain Instrument Flight Procedures at RBL. Below is the notice that was received in an email dated September 17th, 2026.
The FAA is advancing the transition to a modernized National Airspace System (NAS) built on Performance-Based Navigation (PBN). This modernization reduces dependence on legacy ground-based systems and supports a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure.
“As part of this effort, the FAA is reviewing and retiring instrument flight procedures (IFPs) that no longer align with the NAS Navigation Strategy. Maintaining redundant or outdated procedures increases operational complexity and cost without providing additional benefit to users.
The following procedures at [RED BLUFF MUNICIPAL] have been identified for divestment because they do not align with the FAA’s strategy and have not been designated for retention:
VOR RWY 33 (AMDT 8B) - Recommended for cancellation. This procedure is not retained under the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) and duplicates existing RNAV capabilities that meet the airport’s operational needs.
VOR RWY/DME RWY 15 (AMDT 8B) - Recommended for cancellation. This procedure is not retained under the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) and duplicates existing RNAV capabilities that meet the airport’s operational needs.
These retirements support FAA’s ongoing efforts to streamline the IFP inventory, eliminate outdated or redundant procedures, and focus resources on maintaining a safe, efficient, and modern navigation system.
If there are operational or community impacts that require consideration, please notify your FAA Airspace and Procedures District Office (OSG) point of contact and provide justification for consideration. If no response has been received within 30 days, the procedure will move forward for cancellation.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to modernize the NAS in Support of safer and more efficient operations.”
Staff responded that the topic would be brought before the Airport Commission at the October 14th, 2026, where comments will be provided to the FAA following the meeting
ATTACHMENTS:
1. VOR-DME RWY 15
2. VOR RWY 33