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Touchdown zone elevation (TDZE)

Definitions

  • The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface, TDZE is indicated on the instrument approach procedure chart when straight-in landing minimums are authorized.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2017