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Approach Guidance Termination

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

  1. Discontinue surveillance approach guidance when:
    1. Requested by the pilot.
    2. In your opinion, continuation of a safe approach to the MAP is questionable.
    3. The aircraft is over the MAP.
  2. Surveillance approach guidance may be discontinued when the pilot reports the runway or approach/runway lights in sight or if a “point‐in‐space” approach, he/she reports able to proceed to the landing area by visual reference to a prescribed surface route.
  3. When approach guidance is discontinued in accordance with subparagraph a and the aircraft has reported the runway or approach/runway lights in sight, advise the aircraft of its position and to proceed visually.
  4. When approach guidance is discontinued in accordance with subparagraph a above and the aircraft has not reported the runway or approach/runway lights in sight, advise the aircraft of its position and to execute a missed approach unless the runway or approach/runway lights are in sight or, if a “point‐in‐space” approach, unless able to proceed visually.