When flying an ASR approach, the MAP is defined by what?

When flying an ASR approach, the MAP is defined by what?

• A. The controller
• B. The runway
• C. The pilot
• D. A published distance

Answer: (A)

In an ASR approach, the point at which you must begin the missed approach is determined by ATC. Surveillance radar approaches rely on the controller’s guidance and monitoring, so the missed approach point isn’t a fixed distance or a feature on the runway. Instead, ATC designates the MAP based on your radar position and the traffic/landing conditions, and will issue the missed-approach instruction when appropriate. The pilot does not independently choose the MAP.

In an ASR approach, the point at which you must begin the missed approach is determined by ATC. Surveillance radar approaches rely on the controller’s guidance and monitoring, so the missed approach point isn’t a fixed distance or a feature on the runway. Instead, ATC designates the MAP based on your radar position and the traffic/landing conditions, and will issue the missed-approach instruction when appropriate. The pilot does not independently choose the MAP.