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IR.VI.B.R6FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.

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Deteriorating weather conditions on approach.

Bottom line

Fluctuating weather, shifting winds, blocked runway, etc., are conditions that may result in changes to the approach information previously received. Always know where the nearest VFR conditions can be found, and be prepared to head in that direction if the situation deteriorates.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-8) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  5. IPH ch. 4 (p. 4-37) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  6. IFH ch. 2 (p. 2-13) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  7. 14 CFR 91.175 (Takeoff and landing under IFR.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  8. AFH ch. 18 (p. 18-1) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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