Minneapolis-St. Paul Inter-national Airport (KMSP) ranks 16th in the nation for air traffic, a constant mix of airline, business aviation and military airplanes. It’s harried enough to also challenge some general aviation pilots. A great alternative to KMSP sits just five miles northeast, St. Paul’s Downtown Holman Airport. KSTP’s Runway 32 stretches 6,500 feet and is served by the ILS/LOC 32 approach, and offers circling opportunities to the airport’s other two Runways, 27 and 31. Additional approaches are available as well.
Chart Wise: St. Paul Downtown ILS/LOC Runway 32 Approach
Key Takeaways:
- The KSTP ILS/LOC 32 approach is complex, requiring precise VOR tracking for fixes and DME or radar for procedure entry.
- Pilots must correctly identify the Missed Approach Point (MAP), noting it's not always 0 DME, and utilize the Visual Descent Point (VDP) to ensure a safe descent.
- There are two distinct missed approach holding patterns, assigned based on equipment and VOR serviceability.
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