ILS Z or LOC Z Rwy 19 Jackson, Wyoming

An approach to a mountain town replete with high-altitude hazards.

Jason Blair

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 02:09 PM ET

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Reproduced with permission of Jeppesen. Not for navigational use.

Key Takeaways:

Approaching Jackson, Wyoming, is highly challenging due to extreme surrounding high terrain, necessitating precise navigation and strict adherence to altitude restrictions.
Pilots must accurately execute complex turns from initial approach fixes, correctly use DME from the localizer, and be ready for navigation source changes.
Missed approaches require specific climb gradients measured in feet per nautical mile (FPNM), not feet per minute, and a navigation source switch from the localizer to the VOR, demanding meticulous planning and aircraft performance assessment.

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A destination in both the summer and winter, Jackson, Wyoming, is a city growing in its attraction and its aviation activity. With lots of high terrain around, an approach into this airport requires a pilot to closely follow altitude restrictions, especially if a missed approach becomes necessary.

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