Definition
LANDING MINIMUMS
The minimum visibility prescribed for landing a civil aircraft while using an instrument approach procedure. The minimum applies with other limitations set forth in 14 CFR part 91 with respect to the Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) or Decision Height (DH) prescribed in the instrument approach procedures as follows:
- See: CIRCLE‐TO‐LAND MANEUVER
- See: DECISION HEIGHT
- See: MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE
- See: STRAIGHT‐IN LANDING
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1039 — § 91.1039 IFR takeoff, approach and landing minimums.
- 14 CFR § 91.176 — § 91.176 Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.155 — § 91.155 Basic VFR weather minimums.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.1705 — § 91.1705 Required pilot training.
- 14 CFR § 91.905 — § 91.905 List of rules subject to waivers.
- 14 CFR § 91.515 — § 91.515 Flight altitude rules.
- 14 CFR § 91.119 — § 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.
- 14 CFR § 91.126 — § 91.126 Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace.
- 14 CFR § 91.129 — § 91.129 Operations in Class D airspace.
- 14 CFR § 61.57 — § 61.57 — Recent Flight Experience: Pilot in Command
11 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.