Hybrid Approaches

Perhaps you call them “Frankenstein” approaches since these require both RNAV (GPS) and conventional navigation, grabbing pieces from each.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 08:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The ILS or LOC RWY 21 approach at Stevens Point (KSTE) is a "hybrid" procedure, uniquely requiring GPS for initial approach fixes (IAFs) and the missed approach, alongside traditional localizer guidance.
This hybrid approach incorporates elements typically found in RNAV (GPS) procedures, such as a "Basic-T" structure and Terminal Arrival Area (TAA), indicating a deeper integration of GPS into traditional instrument approaches.
The FAA anticipates an increase in these "hybrid" procedures as legacy navigation aids are decommissioned, prompting discussions about updating approach titles to reflect the integral role of GPS.
While both ILS and RNAV (GPS) RWY 21 approaches offer similar precision (LPV minimums match ILS DA), the ILS approach is not authorized for alternate planning due to lack of monitoring.

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Stevens Point is located approximately in the middle of Wisconsin, along the Wisconsin River, which loggers used to transport logs on the way to market. The city dates back to the mid-1800s and was named after George Stevens, who owned a grocery and general store that served the logging community.

Stevens Point Municipal Airport (KSTE) is about three miles northeast of the city’s central business district. It is recognized by the FAA as part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021-2025, thereby categorizing it as a regional general aviation facility. This allows the airport to receive federal grants under the Airport Improvement Program.