Operations
Category III Approach(CAT III)
Definition
The lowest-minimum precision approach category. CAT IIIA: DH 100 feet, RVR 700 feet. CAT IIIB: DH below 50 feet, RVR 150 feet. CAT IIIC: no DH or RVR limits (zero-zero). Requires autoland capability.
Related Terms
Category II Approach(CAT II)
A precision approach with decision height between 100 and 200 feet and runway vi...
Autoland
An automatic landing performed by the autopilot without pilot manual control inp...
Runway Visual Range(RVR)
The range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the runway centerline can see t...
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