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Decision altitude (DA)

A specified altitude in the precision approach, charted in feet MSL, at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

Dictionary Term

Decision altitude (DA)

Definition

  • A specified altitude in the precision approach, charted in feet MSL, at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

References

  • Instrument Procedures Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2017