Decision height (DH)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000305
With respect to the operation of aircraft, means the height at which a decision must be made during an ILS or PAR instrument approach to either continue the approach or to execute a missed approach.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000305 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | DH |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Decision altitude/decision height [ICAO Annex 6] |
Record as JSON
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