APPROACH FLIGHT PATH

Approach Flight Path

Approach flight path is the designated path of an aircraft when approaching an aerodrome to enable safe expeditious maneuver before landing or taking off.  This is the period and stretch within which the aircraft is nearing the airport zone boundary under the guidance of Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Navaids. The civil aviation approach flight area covers approximately 50 square kilometers for international airports. According to the convention of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) annex 14 Volume 1 (2009) that provides for aerodrome design and operations, buildings in this area are restricted. Constructions, dumping and farming are controlled. ICAO Doc 8168 (2006) and ICAO annex 11(2001) provide procedures for air navigation services particularly on aircraft operations within aerodromes and flight paths including clearance for obstructions and air traffic management. 

Typical approach flight path for an international airport