JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 4-8-5

SPECIFYING ALTITUDE

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Specify in the approach clearance the altitude shown in the approach procedures when adherence to that altitude is required for separation. When vertical separation will be provided from other aircraft by pilot adherence to the prescribed maximum, minimum, or mandatory altitudes, the controller may omit specifying the altitude in the approach clearance.

NOTE-

Use FAA or NGA instrument approach procedures charts appropriate for the aircraft executing the approach.

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