5-10-14

Final Approach Abnormalities

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

Instruct the aircraft if runway environment not in sight, execute a missed approach if previously given; or climb to or maintain a specified altitude and fly a specified course whenever the completion of a safe approach is questionable because one or more of the following conditions exists. The conditions in subparagraphs a, b, and c do not apply after the aircraft passes decision height on a PAR approach.

Safety limits are exceeded or radical target deviations are observed.
Position or identification of the aircraft is in doubt.
Radar contact is lost or a malfunctioning radar is suspected.
Phraseology

(Reason) IF RUNWAY/APPROACH LIGHTS/RUNWAY LIGHTS NOT IN SIGHT, EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH/(alternative instructions).

Note

If the pilot requests, approval may be granted to proceed with the approach via ILS or another navigational aid/approach aid.

Reference

FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-10-5, Radar Contact Lost.
Airport conditions or traffic preclude approach completion.
Phraseology

EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH/(alternative instructions), (reason).

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.