Flight Phase

Missed approach

A published procedure to be followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing due to loss of required visual reference or ATC instruction.

Quick answer: A published procedure to be followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing due to loss of required visual reference or ATC instruction.

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Quick answer

A published procedure to be followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing due to loss of required visual reference or ATC instruction.

Why it matters

Missed approach matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Missed approach?

In this glossary, Missed approach refers to: A published procedure to be followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing due to loss of required visual reference or ATC instruction.

How is Missed approach used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, Speedbird Eight Six, going around, missed approach, climbing to three thousand feet as published."

Why does Missed approach matter in aviation?

Missed approach matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase 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 Missed approach?

Missed approach is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Missed approach belong to?

In this glossary, Missed approach is grouped under Flight Phase. 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

A published procedure to be followed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing due to loss of required visual reference or ATC instruction.

Operational example

Tower, Speedbird Eight Six, going around, missed approach, climbing to three thousand feet as published.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

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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