Aviation English
Flight Phase

What is Final approach?

Final approach The segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are completed, extending from the final approach fix to the runway.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Final approach” Used in Practice?

Tower: Turkish 73R, you are cleared for final approach, report established on the localizer Runway 35.

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 Final approach?

The segment of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are completed, extending from the final approach fix to the runway.

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