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What is Cleared visual approach?

Cleared visual approach ATC instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed visually to the airport, maintaining own separation and visual contact with the airport or preceding aircraft.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Cleared visual approach” Used in Practice?

Tower: N123AB, cleared visual approach runway 27R, contact tower 118.3.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Cleared visual approach?

ATC instruction authorizing an aircraft to proceed visually to the airport, maintaining own separation and visual contact with the airport or preceding aircraft.

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