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Chart Wise: Martha’s Vineyard ILS or LOC Rwy 24

Martha's Vineyard is a beautiful island to visit and an interesting approach.

On approach to Martha's Vineyard. [Stephen Yeates]
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The ILS approach to Martha's Vineyard (KMVY) features specific transitions, such as from the ACK VOR with a "NoPT" condition, requiring pilots to be ready for a sharp turn.
  • Pilots must distinguish between the DME source being the localizer (IMVY) versus the VOR (MVY) to avoid navigational confusion.
  • The approach includes both primary and alternate missed approach procedures at the CLAMY intersection, offering flexibility based on the availability of different VORs.
  • Unusually, this approach can be flown without DME, utilizing cross-radials and timing, making it a valuable option in situations where DME or GPS is unavailable.
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Its downtown area is known for shopping and dining—but that isn’t all Martha’s Vineyard has to offer. Many visitors and residents alike know the island for its outdoor features, which include cliffs, gardens, wildlife sanctuaries, beautiful northeastern beaches, and ongoing natural beauty. Oh, and the fresh seafood can’t hurt either. Can you imagine a better way to first scope out the area than arriving by air? I can’t. But sometimes you might find yourself arriving in weather that requires an instrument flight plan. And one of the most reliable approaches to the Martha’s Vineyard airport is the ILS.

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Jason Blair

Jason Blair is a flight instructor and an FAA designated pilot examiner, and an active author in the general aviation and flight training communities.

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