5-10-1

Application

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

Provide radar approaches in accordance with standard or special instrument approach procedures.
A radar approach may be given to any aircraft upon request and may be offered to aircraft in distress regardless of weather conditions or to expedite traffic.
Note

Acceptance of a radar approach by a pilot does not waive the prescribed weather minima for the airport or for the particular aircraft operator concerned. The pilot is responsible for determining if the approach and landing are authorized under the existing weather minima.

Reference

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-2, Final Approach Course Interception.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-12-10, Elevation Failure.
FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 4-8-1 a, Approach Clearance.
P/CG Term − EFVS.