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AA.VI.G.R1FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Prescribed circling approach procedures.

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Prescribed circling approach procedures.

Bottom line

Pilots should be aware of these penetrating obstacles when entering the visual and/or circling segments of an approach and take adequate precautions to avoid them. The circling minimums published on the instrument approach chart provide a minimum of 300 feet of obstacle clearance in the circling area.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-39) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-23) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  4. IFH ch. 1 (p. 1-21) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  5. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-40) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  6. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-20) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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