At what point is a missed approach authorized if the runway is not in sight?

At what point is a missed approach authorized if the runway is not in sight?

• A. MAP/DA
• B. VDP
• C. IAF
• D. FAF

Answer: (A)

The decision to continue the landing or go around is made at the point defined as the Missed Approach Point for nonprecision approaches, or the Decision Altitude/Height for precision approaches. If the runway is not in sight by that point, a missed approach must be executed. That’s why MAP/DA is the correct choice: it marks where you must decide and, if the runway isn’t visible, initiate the missed approach. Visual Descent Point is a location where a visual descent can begin if you have the required visual references, not where you must decide to go missed. IAF is where the approach begins, and FAF marks the start of the final approach segment.

The decision to continue the landing or go around is made at the point defined as the Missed Approach Point for nonprecision approaches, or the Decision Altitude/Height for precision approaches. If the runway is not in sight by that point, a missed approach must be executed. That’s why MAP/DA is the correct choice: it marks where you must decide and, if the runway isn’t visible, initiate the missed approach.

Visual Descent Point is a location where a visual descent can begin if you have the required visual references, not where you must decide to go missed. IAF is where the approach begins, and FAF marks the start of the final approach segment.