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APPROACH SEQUENCE

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

The order in which aircraft are positioned while on approach or awaiting approach clearance.

See LANDING SEQUENCE; APPROACH SEQUENCE ICAO.

ICAO definition

The order in which two or more aircraft are cleared to approach to land at the aerodrome.

In the 7110.65

Used in 10 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 6-7-2Approach Sequence
  2. 6-7-3Sequence Interruption
  3. 6-7-4Level Flight Restriction
  4. 6-7-7Missed Approaches
  5. 7-4-3Clearance for Visual Approach
  6. 7-6-4Identification
  7. 7-6-5Holding
  8. 7-6-6Approach Sequence
  9. 7-6-7Sequencing
  10. 7-6-9Abandoned Approach