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ILS approach: Almost all aircraft are on the localizer (final approach heading) by a point approximately 14 miles from the threshold of runway 22L. Most traffic joins the final approach path in an area generally over Cameron Park at altitudes above 4,500 feet MSL. |
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VOR/DME approach: Traffic joins the 224-degree VOR radial over an extended range, generally anywhere from about 5 miles to 20 miles from the threshold of runway 22L. Altitudes on this nonprecision approach are more variable than those on the ILS approach. Many aircraft descend early and shallow their descent or level out, especially between about 6 and 10 miles out from the runway. |
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Visual approaches: Entry to final approach is less constrained than either of the two instrument approaches. Fewer aircraft use a visual approach. |