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

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

Jason Blair

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 02:38 PM ET

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

Key Takeaways:

The Martha's Vineyard ILS approach allows for transitions from the Nantucket (ACK) VOR, often without requiring a procedure turn (NoPT) at specific intersections.
Pilots must distinguish that the DME source (IMVY) for the approach is from the localizer frequency, not the similarly identified MVY VOR, to avoid navigation confusion.
The approach offers two missed approach options at the CLAMY intersection, providing primary (ACK VOR) and alternate (PVD VOR) procedures depending on VOR availability or GPS use.
Notably, this ILS approach can be flown without DME by utilizing cross radials for intersection identification and timing for localizer-only approaches, a useful feature in emergencies.

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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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