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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.

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

  • The Half Moon Bay Runway 30 RNAV (GPS) approach requires a non-standard turn at the JUMDA intersection from a 313-degree heading to a 302-degree track due to terrain.
  • WAAS LPV capability offers significantly lower minimums (381 feet MSL) compared to non-WAAS LNAV minimums (620 feet MSL), which also necessitates a step-down to 2,020 feet MSL at the MAVKC intersection.
  • The missed approach involves flying outbound, turning to the SEEMS intersection for a hold on a 267-degree heading, and continuously climbing to 4,000 feet within the hold.
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“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.

Jason Blair

Jason Blair is a flight instructor and an FAA designated pilot examiner, and an active author in the general aviation and flight training communities.

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