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DECISION ALTITUDE/DECISION HEIGHT [ICAO Annex 6]

Instrument Procedures

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A specified altitude or height (A/H) in the precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.

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

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