Straight in Landing Minima [DELETE]

Minima for a straight-in landing are published when:

• A normal rate of descent can be made from the final approach fix (FAF) to the runway threshold and when;
• The final approach track intersects the extended runway centre-line within 30° and within a prescribed distance from the threshold.

When either the normal rate of descent or the runway alignment exceeds the criteria, straight-in landing minima are not published and only circling minima apply. The fact that only circling minima are published does not preclude a pilot from landing straight-in if the required visual reference is available in sufficient time to make a normal approach and landing.

NOTE: The term straight-in used in connection with landing should not be confused with its use in straight-in approach minima. An ATC clearance for a straight-in approach merely clears the aircraft for an approach without first completing a procedure turn. The minima that will subsequently be used will be based on considerations such as the runway in use, published minima, aircraft category, etc.

The use of straight-in landing minima is predicated upon the pilot having:

• The wind direction and speed; and
• Runway condition reports required to conduct a safe landing

At an uncontrolled aerodrome where the pilot may lack the necessary information, the pilot is expected to verify that the runway is unobstructed prior to landing. In some cases, this can only be accomplished by conducting a circling approach using the appropriate circling minima. At an uncontrolled aerodrome, runway conditions (including any temporary obstructions such as vehicles) may be determined by the pilot by:

• Contacting the appropriate FSS or UNICOM at the destination
• A pre-flight telephone call to the destination to arrange for making the necessary information available when required for landing
• A visual inspection

REFERENCES
AIM RAC 9.22 Straight In Landing Minima