Missed Go+Around & How FAA Manages Demand+PPT

For the SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) Meeting October 22, 2024 2 Missed Approach • A missed approach procedure is followed if an approach cannot be continued to an airport. • Missed approach procedures are designed to protect aircraft from other aircraft, terrain, and obstacles on the ground. • Some reasons for executing a missed approach: • The pilot cannot transition to the visual portion of the approach (e.g., fog). • Wind and weather issues. • The approach and/or transition to the landing phase has become unstabilized. • The runway is not clear. • A landing clearance has not been received or is canceled by air traffic control (ATC). • The missed approach is being flown for training (pre-planned and approved by ATC). October 22, 2024 2 October 22, 2024 3 Go-Around • A go-around is a normal operation used when approach or landing parameters deviate from expectations or may be hazardous. • Go-arounds: • Can be initiated by the pilot or ATC when landing conditions are not satisfactory. • Are a routine safety maneuver that may also be used during emergency situations. • Are well practiced and known by pilots as an alternative to landing. • Factors that can lead to a go-around: • ATC initiated action due to overtaking another aircraft, prioritizing the handling of an aircraft in distress, or other issues. • Unexpected hazards on the runway, such as wildlife, debris, other aircraft, or vehicles. • Wind shear. • Wake turbulence from preceding aircraft. • Unstable…

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