Approach Segments

Question 1

What are the Approach segments?

Answer 1

Arrival, Initial, Intermediate, Final, Missed

Question 2

Describe the Arrival Segment of the approach

Answer 2

The arrival segment positions the aircraft from en-route (e.g. an airway) to the fix beginning the initial approach segment

Question 3

Describe the Initial Segment of the approach

Answer 3

The initial approach segment positions the aircraft from the initial approach fix to the intermediate approach fix

Question 4

Describe the Intermediate Segment of the approach

Answer 4

The intermediate approach segment positions the aircraft from the end of the initial approach segment to the FAF/FAP. Aircraft speed and configuration are adjusted to prepare for final approach.

Question 5

Describe the Final Segment of the approach

Answer 5

The final approach segment positions the aircraft from the FAF/FAP to the MAPt. Here, alignment and descent for landing are made.

Question 6

Describe the Missed Approach Segment

Answer 6

The Missed Approach segment positions the aircraft from the MAPt to the end of the published missed approach