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APPROACH CLEARANCE

Instrument Procedures

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Authorization by ATC for a pilot to conduct an instrument approach. The type of instrument approach for which a clearance and other pertinent information is provided in the approach clearance when required.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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