Final approach [ICAO]
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000391
That part of an instrument approach procedure which commences at the specified final approach fix or point, or where such a fix or point is not specified.
a. At the end of the last procedure turn, base turn or inbound turn of a racetrack procedure, if specified; or
b. At the point of interception of the last track specified in the approach procedure; and ends at a point in the vicinity of an aerodrome from which:
c. A landing can be made; or
d. A missed approach procedure is initiated.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000391 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Subject | ICAO |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "That part of an instrument approach procedure which commences at the specified final approach fix or point, or where such a fix or point is not specified.\n\na. At the end of the last procedure turn, base turn or inbound turn of a racetrack procedure, if specified; or\n\nb. At the point of interception of the last track specified in the approach procedure; and ends at a point in the vicinity of an aerodrome from which:\n\nc. A landing can be made; or\n\nd. A missed approach procedure is initiated.",
"subject": "ICAO",
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