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APPROACH GATE

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An imaginary point used within ATC as a basis for vectoring aircraft to the final approach course. The gate will be established along the final approach course 1 mile from the final approach fix on the side away from the airport and will be no closer than 5 miles from the landing threshold.

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

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