STAR
 | The objective when connecting a STAR to an instrument approach procedure is to ensure a seamless lateral and vertical transition....between the en route, arrival, and approach phases of flight, and serves as a preferred route into high volume terminal areas. —pg 3-12 |
The STAR will end at a fix or NAVAID...
- an approach gate
- outer fix
- instrument approach fix
- arrival waypoint in the terminal area
and they usually terminate with an instrument or visual approach procedure.
- include a descent gradient of about 318 ft/NM (3°)