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Feeder Route

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  • A feeder route is a route depicted on IAP charts to designate courses for aircraft to proceed from the en route structure to the IAF. Feeder routes, also referred to as approach transitions, technically are not considered approach segments but are an integral part of many IAPs.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2017