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Airport surveillance radar approach

An instrument approach in which ATC issues instructions for pilot compliance based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course and the distance from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller…

Dictionary Term

Airport surveillance radar approach

Definition

  • An instrument approach in which ATC issues instructions for pilot compliance based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course and the distance from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller’s radar scope.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023