Minimum Descent Altitude
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Sep 6, 2026
TowerHOST
This is the critical distinction from an LNAV approach.
TowerHOST
On LNAV with a minimum descent altitude, you descend to the MDA, level off, and continue flying toward the missed approach point while looking for the runway.
TowerHOST
There is time between the MDA and the missed approach point.
TowerHOST
It is a different mental and procedural model.
TowerHOST
On an LPV, you're continuously descending on the glide path all the way to the decision altitude.