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Touchdown zone elevation (TDZE)

The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface, TDZE is indicated on the instrument approach procedure chart when straight-in landing minimums are authorized.

Dictionary Term

Touchdown zone elevation (TDZE)

Definitions

  • The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface, TDZE is indicated on the instrument approach procedure chart when straight-in landing minimums are authorized.
  • The highest elevation in the first 3,000 feet of the landing surface.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Instrument Procedures Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2017