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Aviation Dictionary
Approach Gate
Definitions
- An imaginary point used by ATC to vector aircraft to the final approach course. The approach gate is established along the final approach course 1 NM from the final approach fix (FAF) on the side away from the airport and is located no closer than 5 NM from the landing threshold.
References
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Instrument Procedures Handbook by Federal Aviation Administration (2017)
