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RADAR APPROACH

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

An instrument approach procedure which utilizes Precision Approach Radar (PAR) or Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR).

See AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE RADAR; INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE; PRECISION APPROACH RADAR; SURVEILLANCE APPROACH; RADAR APPROACH ICAO.

Refer to AIM.

ICAO definition

An approach, executed by an aircraft, under the direction of a radar controller.

In the 7110.65

Used in 11 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 1-2-6Abbreviations
  2. 2-4-8Radio Message Format
  3. 5-1-9Radar Service Termination
  4. 5-6-1Application
  5. 5-9-4Arrival Instructions
  6. 5-10-1Application
  7. 5-10-2Approach Information
  8. 5-10-4Lost Communications
  9. 5-10-11Missed Approach
  10. 5-11-5Final Approach Guidance
  11. 5-12-4Glidepath and Course Information