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, requiring pilots to descend to a Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) without a glideslope and rely on DME, sourced from the localizer, to identify critical points including stepdowns and the missed approach point.
Pilots must be aware of specific operational restrictions, such as circling to Runways 14 and 20 being "Not Authorized" at night, and the mandatory transition to the airport's CTAF (123.05) near the Final Approach Fix (FAF) for this non-towered airport.
The initial approach fix (IAF) at FEMOD includes holding altitude restrictions, specifying a maximum altitude of 6,000 feet MSL and a minimum holding altitude (MHA) 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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