JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-10-7

POSITION INFORMATION

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

Inform the aircraft of its position at least once before starting final approach.

PHRASEOLOGY-

(Number)

MILES (direction) OF (airport name) AIRPORT,

(number)

MILES (direction) OF (airport name) AIRPORT ON DOWNWIND/BASE LEG.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2 , Final Approach Course Interception.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10 , Elevation Failure.

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