JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control
JO 7110.65 4-8-2
APPROACH CLEARANCE TO UNCONTROLLED AIRPORTS
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
When issuing an approach clearance at locations without an operating control tower or where part‐time towers are closed, state the name of the airport.
PHRASEOLOGY-
CLEARED (type) APPROACH TO (airport name)
or
CLEARED APPROACH TO (airport name)
(To authorize a pilot to execute his/her choice of instrument approach)
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