Operations
Precision Approach
Definition
An instrument approach with both lateral and vertical electronic guidance to the runway. ILS and GLS are precision approaches. They provide the lowest approach minimums for landing in poor visibility.
Related Terms
Instrument Landing System(ILS)
A precision approach system providing lateral guidance via the localizer and ver...
Non-Precision Approach
An instrument approach with lateral guidance but no electronic glidepath. VOR, N...
Decision Height/Altitude(DH/DA)
The height during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or...
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