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Surveillance approach

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000960

An instrument approach wherein the air traffic controller issues instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth), and the distance (range) from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller's radar scope. The controller will provide recommended altitudes on final approach if requested by the pilot.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000960
FieldAviation and air traffic control
SynonymsASR approach
ReferencesAIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000960",
  "term": "Surveillance approach",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "An instrument approach wherein the air traffic controller issues instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth), and the distance (range) from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller's radar scope. The controller will provide recommended altitudes on final approach if requested by the pilot.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ASR approach"
  ],
  "references": [
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/surveillance-approach/"
}

Record 960 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.