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PROCEDURE TURN INBOUND

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That point of a procedure turn maneuver where course reversal has been completed and an aircraft is established inbound on the intermediate approach segment or final approach course. A report of “procedure turn inbound” is normally used by ATC as a position report for separation purposes.

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

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