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The fix that identifies the beginning of the intermediate approach segment of an instrument approach procedure. The fix is not normally identified on the instrument approach chart as an intermediate fix (IF).

Listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary as a cross-reference to INTERMEDIATE FIX, whose text is shown above.

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

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