Aircraft Operations. Volume II - Construction of Visual and Instrument ...

Part II — Section 2, Chapter 3 II-2-3-3
3.6.2 If the distance from the fix to the threshold exceeds 11 km (6 NM), obstacle clearance penalties will be
incurred (see Part I, Section 4, Chapter 5, 5.4.5.2 b), “Excessive length of final approach”).
3.7 MISSED APPROACH POINT (MAPt)
The MAPt is located at the facility or defined by an adequate fix. The missed approach area shall commence at the
MAPt.
MAPt
3.7 km
(2.0 NM)
Vor
Distance to limit of area
for reversal or racetrack procedure
Secondary area
Final
Primary area
Splay 7.8°
Figure II-2-3-1. Final approach area (VOR)
Limit of the primary area
of the reversal or
racetrack procedure
Final approach
begins at this point
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