JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 5-11-1

ALTITUDE INFORMATION

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

Provide recommended altitudes on final approach if the pilot requests. If recommended altitudes are requested, inform the pilot that recommended altitudes which are at or above the published MDA will be given for each mile on final.

REFERENCE-

FAA Order JO 7210.3, Para 10-5-7, Recommended Altitudes for Surveillance Approaches.

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-11-5 , Final Approach Guidance.

PHRASEOLOGY-

RECOMMENDED ALTITUDES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH MILE ON FINAL TO MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE/CIRCLING MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE.

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