Instrument Approach - Precision Approaches and Systems

Precision Approaches and Systems

  • ILS – Instrument Landing System
  • TLS - Transponder Landing System
  • MLS – Microwave Landing System
  • PAR – Precision Approach Radar (military)
  • LAAS – Local Area Augmentation System (a ground-based augmentation system (GBAS) for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS))
  • JPALS – Joint Precision Approach and Landing System
  • GCA – Ground-Controlled Approach (mostly military)
  • GLS – GNSS Landing System

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