Chart Wise: Ocean City (KOXB) LOC Rwy 32

Here’s a localizer-only approach to some Maryland summer scenery.

Jason Blair

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 09:13 AM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

The Localizer Runway 32 approach to Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) is a LOC-only procedure, meaning there is no glideslope and pilots descend to a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) of 340 feet msl, identifying the missed approach point via DME.
DME, sourced from the localizer (IOXB), is required for identifying critical points like the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and the Missed Approach Point (MAP), with a mandatory stepdown to 720 feet msl at BENDR.
Pilots must be aware that circling to Runways 14 and 20 is not authorized at night, and they will transition to the CTAF (123.05) near the FAF for this non-towered airport, needing to manually cancel their IFR clearance.

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As you look ahead this spring to the flights you would like to make as the temperatures climb, the Atlantic Coast offers a lot for pilots living in New England or the Mid-Atlantic states. A summer trip to Ocean City, Maryland, might be for strolling along the boardwalk, visiting the beaches, or experiencing some nearby golfing or nightlife. Whatever your reason, a pilot might find themselves utilizing the Localizer Runway 32 approach to Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) if the weather requires a descent on instruments.

Here’s a step-by-step look at the approach to Ocean City Municipal Airport (KOXB) in Maryland. [Image: Jeppesen]

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