Advanced ATC

Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach

ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

Quick answer: ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

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Quick answer

ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

Why it matters

Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach?

In this glossary, Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach refers to: ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

How is Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Cleared instrument landing system category three alpha approach, decision height zero six feet, RVR two zero zero metres, report at minimums."

Why does Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach matter in aviation?

Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach?

Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach belong to?

In this glossary, Instrument Landing System Category IIIA Approach is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

Operational example

Cleared instrument landing system category three alpha approach, decision height zero six feet, RVR two zero zero metres, report at minimums.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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