Chart Wise: Ogden, Utah VOR-A

It's a circling approach to a mountain getaway.

Jason Blair

Thursday, February 01, 2024 at 12:33 PM ET

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Here's a look at the VOR-A approach to Ogden, Utah. [Image: Jeppesen]

Key Takeaways:

The Ogden VOR-A is a non-precision approach that requires pilots to circle-to-land, with specific restrictions depending on the runway, time of day, and aircraft category.
Pilots must actively manage step-down descents without a glide slope, often utilizing DME arcs from initial fixes, and be prepared for a notably short segment from the Final Approach Fix to the Missed Approach Point.
Executing a missed approach involves a significant climb to 13,000 feet and specific turns to enter a holding pattern, highlighting the high-altitude environment and terrain considerations.

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Billed as Utah’s up-and-coming mountain destination perhaps for some skiing in the winter, hiking or mountain biking in warmer seasons, or some of the newer dining options in town, Ogden could be on your fly-to airport list. If it is, the VOR-A might be the approach you use to transition from the en route environment down to the airport, which means you will end up circling to one of the available runways.

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