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ILS approach

[aɪ.ɛl.ɛs əˈproʊtʃ]
nounpl: ILS approaches
aproximação por ILS
1. An aircraft landing procedure using Instrument Landing System, a precision approach and landing aid that provides guidance to pilots during approach and landing in low visibility conditions
The pilot requested an ILS approach due to heavy fog at the airport.
O piloto solicitou uma aproximação por ILS devido à neblina pesada no aeroporto.
2. The navigational system that uses radio signals to guide aircraft to the runway
The airport's ILS approach system is equipped with Category III capability.
O sistema de aproximação por ILS do aeroporto está equipado com capacidade de Categoria III.
Synonyms
instrument landingprecision approachILS landing
Antonyms
visual approachnon-precision approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximação por ILS
Standard term used in Brazilian aviation
Portugal
aproximação por ILS
Standard term used in Portuguese aviation

Related Idioms & Phrases

coupled ILS approach
ILS minimums
ILS guidance
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