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FAA proposed cancellation of RNAV (GPS) for Runway 18

Summary

The FAA is proposing to cancel the GPS-based instrument approach for Runway 18 at Spencer Municipal Airport. The Board reviewed correspondence and is gathering impact data from major airport users before responding.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Pilots, flying students, and medical transport users keep their GPS landing capability if the FAA is persuaded to keep the approach.

⚠️Who could be affected

If the approach is cancelled, pilots and aviation-dependent businesses could face more difficult landings in poor weather.

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