The Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on May 22, 2026, regarding the Flexibility Enhancements of Weather Reporting Systems. The agency proposes revising regulations to allow weather reports from FAA and other Administrator-approved sources to substitute for those from the National Weather Service. This change addresses the fact that the National Weather Service no longer provides weather reports in the specific capacity outlined in the current regulations.
The proposed rule affects Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically Parts 91 (general operating and flight rules), 121 (air carriers), and 135 (commuter and on-demand operations). The revision aims to remove outdated references while maintaining weather awareness within the National Airspace System.
Stakeholders can submit comments on this proposed rule by June 22, 2026. The docket for this action is FAA-2026-5479, with Notice No. 26-05.
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