Instrument Approach Procedure

An instrument approach procedure is a precise set of navigational steps pilots follow to land an aircraft safely using only instruments, especially when visual cues like the runway aren’t clearly visible due to weather conditions. It involves following specific navigation signals, altitude adjustments, and descent paths guided by aircraft instruments and ground-based navigational aids. These procedures ensure safe and accurate landings in low visibility situations, helping pilots align with the runway and descend safely, ultimately allowing for landings in weather that would otherwise make visual cues insufficient.