Glossary
Navigation & Airspace
Missed Approach
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Definition
A procedure followed when an aircraft cannot complete a landing approach safely
Related Terms
Approach Procedure
A series of maneuvers used to align an aircraft with a runway for landing
Decision Height (DH)
The altitude during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or go around
Go-Around
An aborted landing where the aircraft applies full power and climbs away from the runway
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Missed Approach?
A procedure followed when an aircraft cannot complete a landing approach safely
How does Missed Approach relate to other aviation concepts?
Missed Approach is closely related to Approach Procedure and Decision Height, among other key aviation concepts.
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Airspace Classification
Airway (AWY)
Approach Procedure
Area Navigation (RNAV)
Decision Height (DH)
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Flight Information Region (FIR)
Flight Level (FL)
Glideslope (GS)
GPS Navigation (GPS)
Instrument Landing System (ILS)
Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)
Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
Squawk Code
Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR)
Transition Altitude (TA)
Transponder (XPDR)
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
Waypoint (WPT)