Approach Procedures

Question 1

IAF (Initial approach fix)

Answer 1

Marks the beginning of the initial approach and end of the arrival segment

Question 2

IF (intermediate fix)

Answer 2

Marks the end of the initial segment and start of the intermediate segment

Question 3

FAF (Final Approach Fix)

Answer 3

Marks the end of the intermediate segment and start of the final approach segment (non- precision approach)

Question 4

FAP(Final Approach Point)

Answer 4

Marks the end of the intermediate segment and start of the final approach segment (precision approach)
Also the point at which the glide slope intercepts the DH

Question 5

MAPt (missed approach point)

Answer 5

The point before the published missed approach must be initiated in order to not infringe the MOC

Question 6

TP (Turn point)

Answer 6

A turn made on reaching a designated point