Decision Height/Altitude(DH/DA)

Definition

The height during a precision approach at which the pilot must decide to land or execute a missed approach. If the runway environment is not in sight at DH/DA, a go-around is mandatory.

Related Terms

Instrument Approach

A series of predetermined maneuvers using flight instruments to guide an aircraf...

Missed Approach

A procedure executed when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landin...

Minimum Descent Altitude(MDA)

The lowest altitude to which descent is authorized during a non-precision approa...

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