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IR.VI.D.R3FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Risk management

Losing visual contact with an identifiable part of the airport.

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Losing visual contact with an identifiable part of the airport.

Bottom line

If visual reference is lost while circling-to-land from an instrument approach, execute the appropriate MAP. Make the initial climbing turn toward the landing runway and then maneuver to intercept and fly the missed approach course.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 9 (p. 9-38) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-21) — 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. 1-23) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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