Half Moon Bay RNAV (GPS) Runway 30

The GPS approach to Runway 30 at Half Moon Bay in California could just end up being the approach any of us need to get below some marine cloud layers.

Jason Blair

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM ET

Verified

Half Moon Bay sits on the stunning Northern California coast. [Credit: Jeff Berlin]

Key Takeaways:

The GPS approach to Runway 30 at Half Moon Bay (KHAF) requires a distinct course change at the JUMDA intersection due to terrain, from a 313-degree heading to a 302-degree track.
WAAS-capable IFR GPS systems allow for significantly lower LPV minimums of 381 feet msl, offering a substantial advantage over non-WAAS LNAV minimums of 620 feet msl for navigating marine cloud layers.
Aircraft utilizing LNAV minimums must adhere to a 2,020-foot msl step-down altitude at the MAVKC intersection before descending further.
The missed approach involves flying outbound to LAYKI, turning to the off-chart SEEMS intersection for a hold, and continuing a climb to 4,000 feet within the holding pattern.

See a mistake? Contact us.

“Half Moon Bay boasts the best of Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area all in one place. With a vast and diverse landscape that encompasses miles of wide sandy beaches, lush blufftop meadows, and rolling forested hills, there is plenty to explore.” According to the visitor’s website, I can see why I might want to go, and I suspect—like me—you might want to fly there.

The GPS approach to Runway 30 could just end up being the approach any of us need to get below some marine cloud layers.