Missed Approach - Controller Guide

By definition, a missed approach is the part of an approach procedure that is initiated if the approach cannot be continued for whatever reason. As this is a standard procedure and not an emergency or urgency call, every tower controller must be familiar with the handling of a missed approach.

Reasons for a missed approach

The reasons for a missed approach are complex and can be divided into two categories: Controller-initiated missed approach and pilot-initiated missed approach.

Reasons for a missed approach initiated by the controller can include

pistenSTU.png Here it is predictable that CFG2TF will not be clear of the runway in time. Therefore, BAW912N must now be instructed to execute a missed approach.

STU-final.pngThe minimum separation here is 2.5 NM. Currently the planes are still 2.6 NM apart. However, as the rear aircraft is 50 knots faster than the front aircraft, a loss of separation is predictable in the next few seconds. The missed approach must therefore be advised now.

Reasons for a missed approach initiated by the pilot may include:

Handling of a missed approach

First of all: A controller must assume that a pilot can perform a missed approach at any time up to and including touchdown! Still, there must always be a plan B in the event of a missed approach.

Even in stressful situations, a missed approach should be handled calmly and professionally, according to a clear plan. The steps of this plan are now explained in detail:

1. Instruct missed approach (when initiated by the controller)

or

1. Acknowledge missed approach (when initiated by the pilot)

2. If necessary, establish separation + give traffic information

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AAR541 is going around. UAL933 has just taken off and is about to turn slightly right to the northwest. To avoid entering the wakes, AAR541 should be turned to the left above the MVA (above 2100 feet) (e.g. heading 220). In addition, traffic information should be given: "AAR541, traffic, Boeing 777 just airborne runway 25C, when passing 2100 feet turn left heading 220 for separation".

3. Coordination with Approach / other stations
4.  Ask the pilot for the reason and send him off
5. Pass on the reason to the APP

Revision #2
Created 11 September 2024 15:56:21 by 1583954
Updated 11 September 2024 16:53:30 by 1583954