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 pilots must descend to a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) without a glideslope and use DME to identify the missed approach point.
DME is critically required for identifying key waypoints, including the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and the missed approach point, and it is sourced from the localizer frequency itself.
Specific operational details include a stepdown fix at BENDR, restrictions against night circling to Runways 14 and 20, and a transition to CTAF 123.05 for communication at the non-towered airport.
The FEMOD Initial Approach Fix (IAF) has designated holding altitudes with a maximum of 6,000 feet MSL and a minimum of 2,000 feet MSL.

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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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