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STRAIGHT-IN APPROACH IFR

Instrument Procedures

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An instrument approach wherein final approach is begun without first having executed a procedure turn, not necessarily completed with a straight-in landing or made to straight-in landing minimums.

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

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