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APPROACH GATE

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

An imaginary point used within ATC as a basis for vectoring aircraft to the final approach course. The gate will be established along the final approach course 1 mile from the final approach fix on the side away from the airport and will be no closer than 5 miles from the landing threshold.

In the 7110.65

Used in 4 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 5-9-1Vectors to Final Approach Course
  2. 5-9-2Final Approach Course Interception
  3. 5-9-4Arrival Instructions
  4. 5-10-3No‐Gyro Approach