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3,000 feet
The minimum altitude for IFR operations (14 CFR Section 91.177) along the flight path to the IAF is 3,000 feet. “Cleared direct CENTR, maintain at or above three thousand until CENTR, cleared RNAV Runway One-Eight approach.” The pilot is expected to proceed direct CENTR and execute the hold-in-lieu of procedure turn.
What does cleared for the approach mean?
Cleared for approach means that you are clear to maintain the heading and altitude given to you by ATC and make the turn to intercept the localiser by yourself, without permission from ATC once they clear you for the approach.
Where is the localizer located on an ILS?
The localizer transmits a “front course” and a “back course” from the antenna system. The “front course” is the LOC navigation used to fly a standard ILS or LOC approach. When flying standard approaches, the localizer is situated at the departure end of the runway you’re landing on.
Are there crossing restrictions on an ILS / LOC approach?
They are also printed above the glideslope but not underlined, as they are recommended but not mandatory / minimums. On an ILS approach where you are tracking the localizer, but not the glideslope, because you are too far out and below it, or do not receive it.
Where is the localizer on a front course approach?
The “front course” is the LOC navigation used to fly a standard ILS or LOC approach. When flying standard approaches, the localizer is situated at the departure end of the runway you’re landing on.
What do you need to know about ILS approaches?
Click here to learn everything you need to know about how ILS approaches work. As you approach your destination, get the latest weather or ATIS information. ATC will likely announce which approaches are in use. At this point, you may want to begin loading the approach into your FMS or GPS.