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Approach End of Runway (AER)

The first portion of the runway available for landing. If the runway threshold is displaced, use the displaced threshold latitude/longitude as the AER.

Dictionary Term

Approach End of Runway (AER)

Definition

  • The first portion of the runway available for landing. If the runway threshold is displaced, use the displaced threshold latitude/longitude as the AER.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2017