7-4-2. VECTORS FOR VISUAL APPROACH

7-4-2. VECTORS FOR VISUAL APPROACH

A vector for a visual approach may be initiated if the reported ceiling at the airport of intended landing is at least 500 feet above the MVA/MIA and the visibility is 3 miles or greater. At airports without weather reporting service there must be reasonable assurance (e.g. area weather reports, PIREPs, etc.) that descent and flight to the airport can be made visually, and the pilot must be informed that weather information is not available.

• PHRASEOLOGY
• (Ident) FLY HEADING
• or
• TURN RIGHT/LEFT HEADING (degrees) VECTOR FOR VISUAL APPROACH TO (airport name).
• (If appropriate)
• WEATHER NOT AVAILABLE.

NOTE: At airports where weather information is not available, a pilot request for a visual approach indicates that descent and flight to the airport can be made visually and clear of clouds.

• REFERENCE
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 5-9-1, Vectors to Final Approach Course.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-2-1, Visual Separation.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-4-3, Clearance for Visual Approach.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-4-4, Approaches to Multiple Runways.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-6-7, Sequencing.
• FAA Order JO 7110.65, Para 7-7-3, Separation.