approach path
Final flight segment
An approach path is the flight trajectory an aircraft follows when descending toward a runway for landing.
Air traffic control and instrument landing systems guide pilots along designated approach paths to ensure safe spacing and proper alignment: The pilot followed the approach path through low clouds.
The term extends to any prescribed route toward a destination or goal.
- runwayPaved path for planes
- runway lightsIlluminated aircraft landing guides
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- glide slopeAircraft descent guidance beam
- descentDownward slope or lineage
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