That part of an instrument approach procedure which commences at the specified final approach fix or point, or where such a fix or point is not specified: at the end of the last procedure turn, base turn or inbound turn of a racetrack procedure, if specified; or at the point of interception of the last track specified in the approach procedure; and ends at a point in the vicinity of an aerodrome from which a landing can be made, or a missed approach procedure is initiated.

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