Circling
Circling approaches are used when
- The approach does not meet runway alignment criteria for a straight-in landing.
- Landing is planned on a runway other than the one aligned with the final approach course.
- exceeds 30°: angle between extended runway centerline and final approach course must not exceed 30° (15° for GPS approaches).
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Some approaches are circling-only due to excessive descent requirements or alignment issues.