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 (KMVY) ILS approach offers specific transition options, like from the Nantucket VOR (ACK), which may involve sharp turns and "NoPT" conditions.
Pilots must be aware that DME on this approach is sourced from the localizer (IMVY), not the VOR (MVY), to avoid navigation confusion.
The approach includes two distinct missed approach procedures from the CLAMY intersection, with the choice depending on the operational status of the ACK VOR.
Notably, this ILS approach can be flown without DME by using cross-radials for intersection identification and timing for the missed approach point on a localizer-only approach.

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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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