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

Timed approaches using either nonradar procedures or radar vectors to the final approach course may be used at airports served by a tower if the following conditions are met:

  1. Direct communication is maintained with the aircraft until the pilot is instructed to contact the tower.
  2. If more than one missed approach procedure is available, none require course reversal.
  3. If only one missed approach procedure is available, the following conditions are met:
    1. Course reversal is not required.
    2. Reported ceiling and visibility are equal to or greater than the highest prescribed circling minimums for the instrument approach procedure in use.

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