LANDING MINIMUMS
Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov
The minimum visibility prescribed for landing a civil aircraft while using an instrument approach procedure. The minimum applies with other limitations set forth in 14 CFR part 91 with respect to the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) or Decision Height (DH) prescribed in the instrument approach procedures as follows:
- Straight‐in landing minimums. A statement of MDA and visibility, or DH and visibility, required for a straight‐in landing on a specified runway, or
- Circling minimums. A statement of MDA and visibility required for the circle‐to‐land maneuver.
See CIRCLE‐TO‐LAND MANEUVER; DECISION HEIGHT (DH); INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE; MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE (MDA); STRAIGHT‐IN LANDING; VISIBILITY.
Refer to 14 CFR part 91.